2025 Visionary Award Honoree Nomination

Celebrate innovative, collaborative, and change-making leaders in our bi-national region.

Nominate a local leader for one of the following award categories:

The Neil Morgan Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement
LEAD Graduate of the Year
Innovation & Economic Opportunity Award
The Ronald Kendrick Memorial Award for Regional Collaboration
The Charles Nathanson Memorial Award for Cross-Border Region Building

Nominations are due by 5:00pm Friday, May 2, 2025.

For more information about Visionary Awards, visit the event website.

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* 1. Nominator's Information

Name

Title

Organization

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Nominee's Information

Name

Title

Organization

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 3. Relationship to Nominee

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* 4. Select the award category(s) most applicable to this individual. (If you are unsure of the best fit, please leave blank.

The Neil Morgan Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement - Named for the late journalistic icon Neil Morgan, awarded to an individual who has served as a catalyst for positive change, resulting in a better future for our region.

LEAD Graduate of the Year - Awarded to a LEAD San Diego graduate who epitomizes excellence in community leadership and its impact on those who call this region home.

Innovation & Economic Opportunity Award - Recognizing visionary leadership by redefining how we tackle challenges to create change or create economic opportunities that improve the quality of life in our region.

The Ronald Kendrick Memorial Award for Regional Collaboration - Named for late banking executive and community leader Ronald Kendrick, presented in recognition of visionary leadership as demonstrated through coalescing diverse communities, focusing on collaborative approaches to shared resources, synergies, and problem-solving skills for positive regional outcomes. This award recognizes the partnerships and bridge building that benefits our entire region.

The Charles Nathanson Memorial Award for Cross-Border Region Building - Named for the late Charles Nathanson, a champion of cross-border communication and development, presented in recognition of visionary leadership demonstrated in addressing joint solutions to cross-border issues, further uniting San Diego and Baja California for a common future. This award, named in his honor, recognizes individuals who bring others together around solutions in our unique border region.

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* 5. Why is this individual the best fit for this award?
Describe the nominee's impact, achievements, and how they embody the spirit of the selected award.

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* 6. Provide a specific example of how this individual has demonstrated the qualities or contributions recognized by this award.
Share a compelling story, accomplishment, or initiative that highlights their excellence in this category.

2025 Visionary Award Honoree Nomination

Celebrate innovative, collaborative, and change-making leaders in our bi-national region.

Question Title

* 1. Nominator's Information

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* 2. Nominee's Information

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* 3. Relationship to Nominee

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* 4. Select the award category(s) most applicable to this individual. (If you are unsure of the best fit, please leave blank.

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* 5. Why is this individual the best fit for this award? Describe the nominee's impact, achievements, and how they embody the spirit of the selected award.

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* 6. Provide a specific example of how this individual has demonstrated the qualities or contributions recognized by this award.Share a compelling story, accomplishment, or initiative that highlights their excellence in this category.

* 5. Why is this individual the best fit for this award?
Describe the nominee's impact, achievements, and how they embody the spirit of the selected award.

* 6. Provide a specific example of how this individual has demonstrated the qualities or contributions recognized by this award.
Share a compelling story, accomplishment, or initiative that highlights their excellence in this category.