University District Impact Award Nominations due June 8

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT IMPACT AWARD INFORMATION   

application instructions are below

BACKGROUND

The University District’s Impact Award recognizes individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated excellence in leadership through deep local engagement and exceptional initiative. The award is designed to acknowledge those who provide thoughtful, community-driven, innovative, and sustainable solutions to critical issues facing the University District. 

Past University District Impact Award recipients include:

  • 2017 – Dave and Mari Clack received the inaugural award in October 2017 at a UD community celebration at Gonzaga University for their early and long-lasting contributions to the University District.
  • 2018 – no award
  • 2019 – Kim Pearman-Gillman was celebrated during the University District Gateway Bridge opening in May 2019 for her leadership in bringing that game-changing project to fruition and for her longstanding service to the UD Board.
  • 2020 – McKinstry CEO Dean Allen received the 2020 award for his transformative role in developing the south landing of the Gateway Bridge and the “Health Peninsula” the new home of the UW-GU Health Partnership Building.
  • 2021 – Jim Sheehan was honored in 2021 for his decades of service to Spokane as a public defender, community leader, philanthropist, and environmental activist. His investment in and transformation of E Main Ave into a vibrant commercial and community hub was catalytic for the UD.

ELIGIBILITY
Individuals or organizations may receive this award. Previous award winners and current University District board members or staff are not eligible. The nominee’s work must serve populations in the University District.

AWARD TO INDIVIDUAL
This award is given to someone who has made a significant contribution to the University District and whose collaborative work and selfless leadership have inspired community action and measurable impact.  

AWARD TO ORGANIZATION
This award is given to an organization that demonstrates an exemplary commitment to improving the University District, supporting its stakeholders, and creating greater community health, wealth, equity, and opportunity in the District. The nominated organization will have undertaken collaborative and pioneering efforts to benefit University District development, revitalization, economic prosperity, innovation, public health and safety, and community engagement.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION

The University District Executive Committee (EC) and Board of Directors can initiate a public or closed nomination process and can receive nominations informally so long as sufficient information is available to evaluate the nominee. Before evaluation and deliberation, the EC and Board should clarify and confirm and theme, outcome, or purpose that may be useful in making or evaluating nominees as well as any relevant firm dates for submissions, selection, or recognition. Nominators may be asked to provide advance information or to meet with staff or an awards selection committee.

The EC or a Board-appointed selection committee will confirm all candidates’ eligibility and will present their recommendation(s) to the UDDA board of directors for award selection.

 

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT IMPACT AWARD 2022 APPLICATION

Members of the public who wish to nominate a person or organization for an Impact Award are required to submit a two-page max Word document that includes responses to the following:

TELL US ABOUT WHO THE NOMINEE SERVES IN THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT (UD)

As a nominee or if nominating another, please describe the community or individuals served in the University District by this candidate.

 

WHAT DOES THE NOMINEE DO FOR THE UD AND WHY IS THAT WORK IMPORTANT?

Please tell us about the nature of the work and why it matters. Examples include:

  • Thoughtful Leader: Has a record of demonstrated leadership in their field and community; friends, colleagues, other thought leaders, and peers look to this applicant as a source of inspiration and empowerment.
  • Community Catalyst: Employs solutions that demonstrate a deep local understanding of the University District community and works with diverse stakeholders; is representative of and responsive to community perspectives and actively engages community members/clients for their input to inform their methods.
  • Selfless Collaborator: Works with and is informed by other University District or Spokane community leaders, organizations, agencies, faith groups and/or sectors to break down silos and build collaborative solutions.
  • TrailBlazer: Has vision and the ability to build momentum around novel, placemaking, or game-changing ideas; willing to take risks to achieve results for future generations.

 

WHAT SETS THE NOMINEE APART?

Describe how the nominee works to lead, collaborate, and transform outcomes in the University District in truly unique ways. Provide 2-3 concrete examples of the nominee’s singular impact in the UD and/or challenges the nominee(s) has addressed/overcome in the District.

 

DEADLINE AND EVALUATION

Please submit the nomination to info@spokaneudistrict.org by June 8, 2022. Please provide your contact information in the event of follow-up questions. Final recommendation(s) will be presented to the University District Development Association board of directors for award selection at a time to be determined by the UD Executive Committee.

 

NEED MORE INFO?

If you have any questions, please contact info@spokaneudistrict.org or call 509 255 8038.