Nelson Schwab, Jr. Distinguished Alumni Award

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Are you submitting a nomination for the Nelson Schwab, Jr. Distinguished Alumni Award (Leadership Cincinnati Alumni) or the CQ (Civic Quotient) Award (All Other Alumni)? If you have names for both, please submit separately. *

Nelson Schwab, Jr. Distinguished Alumni Award

Recognizes outstanding Leadership Cincinnati alumni whose contributions to the betterment of the Cincinnati region distinguishes them as a “Leader Among Leaders".
The Nelson Schwab, Jr. Distinguished Alumni Award is intended for individuals with at least 10 years of documented accomplishments both professionally and personally and who have had a significant impact on a large number of individuals and organizations in Greater Cincinnati.

Past recipients have led on significant, region-wide initiatives, changing the physical landscape of our community, improving economic outcomes for organizations and individuals, and worked to make our home a more welcoming place to all. With each award, we recognize individuals who graduated from Leadership Cincinnati and who make it their mission and purpose to ensure a better city for all.
Why do you believe this person should receive the Nelson Schwab, Jr. Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizing them as a “leader among leaders?” Please be sure to describe their demonstration of mentorship and service to others in addition to professional achievement.*
Please indicate the significance of contributions to their community (if known):

Has been a member of 1-2 boardsHas been a member of 3-5 boardsHas been a member of 6 or more boards
Active Community Service (if known):

1-5 years6-10 years11-15 years15 or more years
Prior awards for leadership or service? (if known):

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CQ (Civic Quotient) Award

The CQ Award is presented to individuals who go beyond influence at their workplace and demonstrate tangible impact for the public good. Special consideration is given leaders who have yet to receive significant recognition for their contributions to the community.
Qualifications:
- Public facing folks for the public good.
- Focus on collaboration; a bridge builder.
- Service to community that goes beyond expectations of job.
The impact may be demonstrated in one or more of the following ways:
- Programs & Projects: The individual designed or implemented one or more high-impact programs or projects
- Products: The individual has developed influential tools, models, frameworks or other products used to advance our community,
- Presentations & Publications: The individual has made meaningful contributions to the body of knowledge on understanding our community through conference presentations, articles, books, etc.
- Service & Mentorship: The individual has contributed substantial time and expertise to help build the community (e.g., by leading organizations or networks, serving on relevant boards or committees, and/or mentoring others).
Why do you believe this person should receive the CQ Award, recognizing them for their excellence in collaboration of projects with a public dimension? Please be sure to describe their demonstration of mentorship and service to others in addition to professional achievement.*
Please indicate the significance of contributions to their community (if known):

Has been a member of 1-2 boardsHas been a member of 3-5 boardsHas been a member of 6 or more boards
Active Community Service (if known):

1-5 years6-10 years11-15 years15 or more years
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Nelson Schwab, Jr. Distinguished Alumni Award

CQ (Civic Quotient) Award