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* 1. 2015 Leadership Memphis Kate Gooch “Leader of the Year” Award

DESCRIPTION
Kate Gooch was the president of the Junior League of Memphis when she, Lewis Donelson and Lucius Burch determined there should be an organization like Leadership Memphis. They led the charge and organized 140 community leaders who made the commitment to support and fund the organization. Kate then became the first Executive Director of Leadership Memphis. Kate is honored with this award as one of the founders and as the first Executive Director.The award is intended to recognize and honor demonstrated commitment and outstanding efforts toward creating a diverse and inclusive community.

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Nominees must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Engage in meaningful diversity activities beyond one’s professional responsibilities in order to encourage excellence through inclusion in the Memphis and Shelby County community.
- Display leadership in advancing diversity in the community.
- Demonstrate efforts that foster a more inclusive and equitable learning and work environment.
- Show evidence of inclusive teaching and/or program development beyond one’s responsibilities.
- Conduct research and/or creative activity related to the experiences, realities, and/or contributions of persons from less-represented populations.
- Provide leadership in programming, training, or other experiences which serve to advance diversity and inclusion

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* 2. Short Description about your 2015 Kate Gooch "Leader of the Year" Award Nominee and why they should receive this award.

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* 3. 2015 Distinguished Alumnus Award

DESCRIPTION
The award is intended to recognize and honor demonstrated commitment and outstanding efforts toward creating a diverse and inclusive community by a graduate of the Leadership Memphis Executive, Fasttrack and/or Grassroots Program. Each year, the Leadership Memphis Board of Directors will recognize alumni that meet the defined criteria.

CRITERIA
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
- Graduate of Leadership Memphis Executive, FastTrack, or Grassroots Programs
- Demonstrated achievements of individuals working on behalf of Leadership Memphis through service in alumni programs, on advisory committees, and through efforts made to ensure the welfare of Leadership Memphis

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* 4. Short Description on the 2015 Distinguished Alumnus Award Nominee and why they should receive this award.

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* 5. 2015 Community Champion Award

DESCRIPTION
The Community Champion Award is given to an organization for its exemplary service to the Memphis Community (A business, non-profit, or other non-individual)

CRITERIA
This corporation must be exemplary in meeting at least one of the following:
- Empowering the community and consistently demonstrating support for its staff at all levels
- Developing and promoting products and programs that are accessible to diverse communities.
- Building a track record of promoting and supporting Memphis and Shelby County organizations
- Contributing to diverse communities with financial and/or in-kind support

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* 6. Short Description on the 2015 Community Champion Award Nominee and why they should receive this award.

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