Outstanding Black Leader of Tomorrow

The Commission on the Status of Black Males (CSBM) Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow Award is given annually to two African American men and women, respectively from the following categories: high school and adult. The Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow Award is presented each year at the Black History Month Gala Celebration in February.

The CSBM recognizes the importance of highlighting the outstanding contributions made by young African American men and women in our community for their outstanding leadership, scholarship, and involvement.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate someone for this award. The 2024 deadline for nominations is February 16, 2024
All nominees for the Outstanding Black Male Leader of Tomorrow Award and the Outstanding Black Female Leader of Tomorrow Award must have been a Monroe County resident for at least one year prior to nomination.

For the high school-aged category, the nominee must:
-Be an African American male or female enrolled in high school.
-Demonstrate outstanding leadership, scholarship, and/or have been personally involved in making tangible, visible, and meaningful contributions to the Bloomington community.

For the adult category, the nominee must:
-Be an African American male or female no older than 30 years of age.
-Demonstrate outstanding leadership, scholarship, and/or have been personally or professionally involved in making tangible, visible, and meaningful contributions to the Bloomington community.

Award Requirements
Has the nominee been a Monroe County resident for at least one year and is African American/Black?

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Sorry, the nominee does not meet the requirements to receive this award. If you have any questions please contact Shatoyia Moss at CSBM@bloomigton.in.gov

Nominee Information
Nominees Name*

First NameLast Name
Nominees Phone Number

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Nominees Email*
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Category*
*Adult no older than 30*
Gender*
Nominees Age*
Grade
1. When have you personally witnessed the nominee's capacity to lead their peers? Identify a time when you noticed great potential in the nominee's leadership ability.*
2. How has this nominee directly impacted the Bloomington community? (Provide specific example(s.)*
3. What specific strengths or skills does the nominee possess and use for the betterment of the community? (Recall an Event of activity when or where the nominee displaced these talents.)*
4. Why do you feel this nominee is an outstanding person? (As in, exhibiting outstanding personal characteristics.)*
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