Leadership Niagara Accepting Nominees for 2012 Leader of the Year

Niagara Region, NY (Tuesday, January 3, 2012)  - Leadership Niagara is accepting nominees for the 2012 Leader of the Year awards.

Leader of the Year Award*
Alumni of the Year Award
Organization of the Year Award
Emerging Leader Award (ages 16-29)

Eligibility:
Individuals/Organizations from all sectors – government agencies, nonprofits, corporations and private sector – are eligible for the awards.  Nominees need not reside in Niagara County, but their impact must be made on the Niagara Region.

Criteria:
An individual or organization who: (1) Significantly impacts the Niagara Region; (2) Supports our mission to strengthen regional leadership; (3) Serves as a role model/mentor for future leaders; (4) Exemplifies our organization’s core values:

• Visionary Leadership
• Excellence
• Regional Partnerships
• Societal Responsibility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Lifelong Learning

Nominations:
1. Submit a one-page statement demonstrating how your nominee fulfills the criteria.
2. Include contact information for both nominee and nominator.
3. Indicate name of the award you are nominating your candidate for.
4. Please list two references.

Please submit your nomination to tfletcher@leadershipniagara.org
Nominations are due by 5:00pm on February 10, 2012.