This award is presented annually to an outstanding CAA board member who has made significant contributions to the wellbeing and economic mobility of low-income communities through their work on the board. Nominations may be submitted by the Executive Director or agency board members. The nominee must:

  • Have served as a board member in good standing for at least two years.
  • Exhibit exemplary commitment to the agency’s mission and strategic plan and to improving circumstances for low-income communities.

Basis of Award
Recipients are selected based on the following:
  1. Leadership and Governance: Active and impactful participation in board initiatives, committees, planning/development, and decision-making.
  2. Advocacy and Fundraising: Efforts to represent the needs of low-income communities to policymakers and other community stakeholders to secure necessary resources and support for the agency.
  3. Community Engagement: Meaningful involvement in community and agency activities to demonstrate support for the agency and Community Action and to seek input/participation from all levels of the community.

Period of Award
This award recognizes achievements within the year preceding the NCCAA Annual Conference.

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* 1. Nominee Full Name

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* 2. Agency Name

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* 3. Nominee's Board Sector

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* 4. Nominee's Period of Service with the Agency

Nominations are limited to 250 words in the #5 question below and must include the following:

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□ Nominee’s board sector and period of service
□ Description of the nominee’s board leadership and governance contributions.
□ Examples of advocacy and fundraising efforts and accomplishments.
□ Description of efforts to support community and agency initiatives and engage with community stakeholders.

Entry must be submitted electronically by Friday, March 6, 2026

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* 5. Why I am nominating this person

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* 6. Nominating Agency’s Name, Address, and Contact Person

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