Award Criteria

This award recognizes advocacy as one of the most effective and unique roles of nonprofit organizations. Nominated organizations should: 
  • Implement an effective advocacy strategy;
  • Demonstrate success in its advocacy efforts; and
  • Have a significant impact on the organization's constituency.

Coalitions may apply, though coalition work is not a requirement to receive this award. Nominated coalitions must identify all major coalition partners, and identify a lead organization for the purposes of this nomination. Types of advocacy work honored in this category could include: systems change, legislative action, civic engagement, grassroots advocacy, etc.
 
To view survey questions to prepare responses, click here.

We realize that many initiatives in this category may be tied to the ongoing legislative session, and thus the final result may not be known immediately. With that said, if you are working on or aware of an effort and expect success, please submit a nomination as completely as you can by the deadline. We can then follow up shortly after session's end to complete the nomination.

Nominations are due no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 21.

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