Advocacy in Action Award

What This Award Recognizes

Nominees demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing positive change through efforts such as:
  • Addressing critical community needs and barriers
  • Raising awareness and educating others
  • Influencing policy or systems change
  • Creating or expanding access to services and supports
  • Elevating the voices and experiences of those most impacted
  • Mobilizing partners, coalitions, and community support
  • Inspiring long-term, sustainable change
Whether through grassroots action, organizational leadership, or collaborative efforts — this award honors advocacy in motion.

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Past Award Recipients

Both NB MC
Natalie Bright & Marlee Carpenter
2026

Who Can Be Nominated

This award is open to:
  • Individuals
  • Organizations
  • Community coalitions or teams
  • Self-nominees are welcome and encouraged
 
Outstanding advocacy comes from everywhere — and we want to recognize it wherever it happens.

Nomination Criteria

Nominees will be evaluated on:
  • Impact: Measurable or meaningful outcomes created
  • Leadership & Initiative: Courage, collaboration, and innovation in advocacy efforts
  • Community Voice: Elevating those most affected and ensuring inclusive engagement
  • Sustainability: Advocacy efforts with long-term benefit or momentum for change
We welcome stories, testimonials, examples, and data that bring the nominee’s impact to life.

Why It Matters

Advocacy moves systems.
 It opens doors.
 It changes lives.
This award shines a spotlight on the brave, thoughtful, and determined leaders pushing for a more equitable, supportive, and opportunity-filled future for all.

Nominate a Changemaker

Do you know someone advancing meaningful change?
 Are you doing this work and ready to share your story?
We invite you to submit a nomination and help us celebrate those making a difference.
 
Nomination Deadline: December 31st
Submit Your Nomination