Distinguished Leader Award

Leadership Akron Distinguished Leader Award CRITERIA

The Nominee must be a member of the Leadership Akron Alumni Association.

The Nominee must exemplify the spirit and goals for civic involvement embraced by Leadership Akron.

The Nominee must have contributed in an extraordinary and significant way to a specific issue or in addressing a specified critical issue within the community. It is not sufficient to be an active volunteer in many community activities. The award recipient must have either initiated or been a significant force behind a particular project or behind addressing a particular issue. Project or activity must have made a significant impact on the Greater Akron area.

The Nominee must have made this significant contribution to the community through their voluntary efforts. Their efforts are not primarily related to their employment.

All applications must include a narrative statement (50-100 words) focusing on a specific community accomplishment or a specific area in which the nominee has been involved (rather than listing titles, honors, boards etc.).