2026 Ricanne Hadrian Award Nomination Form

2026 Ricanne Hadrian Awards Nomination Form

The Ricanne Hadrian Award is presented to a CDC organizer or project manager who meaningfully engages local residents in building economically and racially just communities. Ricanne Hadrian, a staunch champion of community organizing, was MACDC's Deputy Director for housing and community reinvestment until her death in 1996.
We are looking for nominees who:
- Work to build leadership among community members, and ensure community members are involved in decision-making and priority-setting;
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Community Economic Development field;
- Demonstrate a commitment to the vision and core values embraced by MACDC and its members;
- Make a substantial contribution to both the field and the community;
- Bring innovation to their job;
- Enhance the “sense of community;” and/or
- Serve as mentor to others.
Please note, the nominee must be an employee of a Massachusetts certified CDC.

Please submit this form, the nominee narrative, and other supporting materials by Friday, August 28, 2026.

About the Nominee
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
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Organization
Job Title
Length of Service in Position
Please submit a brief description of the nominee’s qualifications and accomplishments including some examples of how your nominee engaged community residents and built their leadership.
Supplemental Material (Optional)

You may attach letters of support and documents to demonstrate the nominee's accomplishments.
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2026 Ricanne Hadrian Awards Nomination Form