AAUL 2023 Equal Opportunity Day Gala Awards: "Equity and Equality Across the Diaspora"

Nomination Form

The Austin Area Urban League honors are presented to outstanding individuals, businesses and organizations. These candidates create, embrace, and incorporate equity, diversity, inclusion in their individual and/or organization’s service and support to the residents of the Austin/Central Texas community at a level of excellence with loyalty and integrity. AAUL Honorees commitment to Equal and Equitable Quality of Life is with held in the highest of regard.

For each of the 2023 EOD awards below please answer the questions that follow. Please provide:

1. Specific examples or evidence to support the nomination of the candidate.

2. Any other attributes, achievements, contributions or service that the nominee has demonstrated to support a nomination.

Nominations close September 16, 2023. Self-nomination will be automatically disqualified.

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* 1. Nominator information - Person making the nomination.

Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Nominee - Individual/Company/Organization to receive a 2019 AAUL EOD award nomination.

Nominee *

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

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* 3. Austin Area Urban League Founders Award:
Awarded to an individual who has proven through their deeds to exemplify the principles for which the founders of the Austin Area Urban League stood.

Impacting an area of Equity, Social Justice or Quality of Life in the Austin/Central Texas Community.

Demonstrates a high level of community engagement, impact actions and support of the undeserved and under represented communities in the Austin/Central Texas region.

In role or position for 2+ years or established something that is new or noteworthy.

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* 4. Corporate Impact Award:

The ideal corporation has intentionally invested generously in one or more of the following areas:

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce.

Economic Equity and Equality for it clients, customers, and employees.

Exemplifies Corporate Social Responsibility by improving the quality of life for undeserved and under-represented Austin/Central Texas communities.

Austin/Central Texas business/company/corporation that offers the most impact and support for the demographic that the Austin Area Urban League serves and supports.

Quantifiable community reinvestment made by the Company/Corporation (i.e. $$$ / Volunteerism hours/ In-kind/Matching support).

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* 5. Whitney M. Young Jr. Community Empowerment Award:
Whitney M. Young Jr. challenged leaders to tackle the "unfinished task of making a reality of justice and equity." This nominee helps to build bridges between the establishment and disenfranchised segments of the Austin/Central Texas community through leadership and professional expertise. The ideal candidate advocates for equitable opportunities for minorities and all undeserved populations where inequities exist.

Whitney M. Young, Jr. (1921-1971) was the executive director of the National Urban League in the 1960's.

Provide up to 5 specific examples showcasing this candidate's equity brokering and/or advocacy work for the Austin/Central Texas region.

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* 6. Rising Star Award:

The ideal youth candidate demonstrates: 1) The ability to lead by example within their schools and local communities; 2) Participates civically; 3) promotes a positive and healthy lifestyle, and; 4) Shows a commitment to service within the Austin/Central Texas Region.

Verification to be requested post nomination:

Community Service Hours

Extracurricular activities

Co-Curricular activities

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Community Service/Service Learning/Civic Engagement Projects (Citizenship).

Community Service/Service Learning/Civic Engagement hours Fall 2022, Spring 2023 school year.

Extracurricular - activities offered or coordinated by a school, but may not be explicitly connected to academic learning (Sports or clubs).

Co-Curricular - activities are an extension of the formal learning experiences in a course or academic program.

Grade Point Average (GPA).

Age /Year in School.

Other awards or special recognition's.

Thank you submitting a nomination for the 2023 AAUL EOD Gala Honors.

AAUL 2023 Equal Opportunity Day Gala Awards: "Equity and Equality Across the Diaspora"

Nomination Form

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* 1. Nominator information - Person making the nomination.

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* 2. Nominee - Individual/Company/Organization to receive a 2019 AAUL EOD award nomination.

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* 3. Austin Area Urban League Founders Award: Awarded to an individual who has proven through their deeds to exemplify the principles for which the founders of the Austin Area Urban League stood.

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* 3. Austin Area Urban League Founders Award:
Awarded to an individual who has proven through their deeds to exemplify the principles for which the founders of the Austin Area Urban League stood.