Powering the Community

This award is given to regions that go above and beyond to provide mentoring, build outreach programs with colleges and universities, and create strategic alliances in their local community.

Criteria:

  1. Mentoring, College/University Engagement– extending NextUp to students, interns and emerging leaders by engaging them through programs and events in NextUp Region(s).
  2. Local Alliances – establish, strengthen, and build community with local companies and/or other like-minded organizations in regional geographies to scale the mission and grow membership. Using local alliance to engage local communities through collaborative programming.
  3. Local Sponsorships – demonstrates a strong sponsorship program that secures and retains regional sponsors who invest in and commit to NextUp’s mission.

2023 Winner

Our 22 regions knocked it out of the park yet again, and we were thrilled to award an outstanding region for their hard work, commitment to our mission, and creativity in the face of often difficult circumstances. Theis region went above and beyond, and we congratulate them!

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