Nominate a Community Champion!
Corporation or Business Champion
To qualify for this award, a corporation or its corporate foundation must demonstrate outstanding commitment through financial support and the encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement. The nomination should list the nominee’s achievements, including:
- Evidence of direct gift support indicated by the support of projects in the community, nationally and internationally
- Description of the impact of gift support on projects
- Definition of specific achievements accomplished through the corporation’s efforts
- Evidence of inspiration given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement
40 Below Innovator Champion
The 40 Below Innovator Champion is an individual 40 years old or under who gives back to the community meaningfully. The individual should be a motivator of others, a good listener, and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
- How have the individual touches lives
- Description of individual’s commitment to continuing professional development and to the fundraising profession and philanthropy through voluntary service and financial support of nonprofit organizations
- Description of specific achievements accomplished through his/her efforts
Nonprofit Champion
This award is designed for an outstanding nonprofit organization whose impact is far-reaching across our community. The nomination should include the following:
- A description of the nonprofit’s mission.
- How has the organization’s mission touched lives
- Description of individual’s commitment to continuing professional development and to the fundraising profession and philanthropy through voluntary service and financial support of nonprofit organizations
Volunteer Champion
The individual eligible for this nomination must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers and giving freely of their time, talent and treasure. The recipient should demonstrate exceptional skills coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects, community service projects, and/or special events for the benefit of charitable institutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy. Nominations should list the nominee’s specific achievements for the past year or several years, such as:
- Evidence of quality of leadership and organizational ability in area of service
- Description of time, effort and financial commitment in local, national and/or international nonprofit organizations
- Description of fundraising goals achieved by his/her effort
Advocate Champion
This award is given to recognize an advocate who has excelled in campaigning for a better Luzerne County. The Advocate Champion inspires others to make a difference by engaging the public in thought-provoking discussions, inspiring change, and promoting a more welcoming and engaged Luzerne County.
- Describe the extent to which the nominee has been effective in formulating ideas and planning efforts that have made a positive impact on the community.
- Identify the level of influence and effectiveness achieved by the nominee and their commitment to activities that provide significant community contribution.
- Describe how the nominee has successfully collaborated, engaged, and led the community in accomplishing their goals.
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2024 Community Champions Event
