Powering the People
This award goes to a region that has invested in its team to ensure all regional volunteers are well-positioned for success.
Criteria:
- Successfully managed a volunteer onboarding process by leveraging NextUp resources. Recruited new volunteers and retained existing volunteers through internal engagement, effective training, coaching, and/or development of Committee Leaders and Board Officers.
- Built a diverse and inclusive board team (i.e. recruitment of new talent, male allies, people of color, LGBTQIA+, industry expansion).
- Successfully utilized the Internal Engagement Officer role to promote team cohesion through internal networking, team building, and forging meaningful connections.
- Created opportunities for volunteers to lead events, lead volunteers, engage in speaking opportunities while developing their professional skills.
2023 Winners
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. This region went above and beyond, and we congratulate them!
Previous Winners
2022 Recipient
- Northwest Arkansas Region
- Pennsylvania Region
2021 Recipient
- Chicago Region
- Carolinas Region
2020 Recipient
- Chicago Region
- Southern California Region