FROM THE FIELD: COMMUNITY LEADERS
National Community Action Personal Achievement Award
This award recognizes individuals who have changed their lives, embody Community Action’s spirit of hope, and are now working to make America a better place to live. These individuals, with the assistance of Community Action, have achieved economic stability and are now working to assist others in doing the same.
To nominate an individual, applicants are required to submit a narrative documenting reasons for nomination along with letters of support and local/state press coverage. Nominations remain active for three (3) years from the date of submission.
The award winner will receive an award plaque and a $1,000 travel stipend to attend the Annual Convention Awards Gala.
National Community Action Volunteer Recognition Award
This award recognizes individuals working hand in hand with a Community Action Agency to pursue individual, family, and community-wide solutions to barriers holding families back from success. These individuals have shown outstanding dedication to Community Action and have made extraordinary contributions to a Community Action Agency.
To nominate an individual, applicants are required to submit a narrative documenting reasons for nomination along with letters of support and local/state press coverage. Nominations remain active for three (3) years from the date of submission.
The award winner will receive an award plaque and a $1,000 travel stipend to the Annual Convention Awards Gala.
FROM THE NETWORK: COMMUNITY ACTION LEADERS
National Community Action Leadership Award
This award recognizes Community Action practitioners whose expertise on what works to promote greater economic opportunity for children and families is known and respected at the national, state, and local level. These practitioners have led their Community Action Agency in connecting a significant number of children and families to greater opportunity, transforming their lives and making their communities a better place to live.
To nominate an individual, applicants are required to submit a narrative documenting reasons for nomination along with letters of support and local/state press coverage. Nominations remain active for three (3) years from the date of submission.
The award winner will receive an award plaque and a $500 travel stipend to attend the Annual Convention Awards Gala.
The Promise in Action Award
This award recognizes Community Action Agencies that have been diligently caring for the entire community and remain dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other amidst a catastrophe. These agencies are working to build resilient communities.
To nominate a Community Action Agency (CAA), applicants are required to submit a narrative documenting reasons for nomination along with letters of support and local/state press coverage. Nominations remain active for three (3) years from the date of submission.
The Executive Director of the CAA award winner will receive an award plaque. All CAA staff present during the Annual Convention will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony.