United Way Emerging Leader Award

• Open to individuals between the ages of 25-39 as of January 1, 2014.  *Nominees under the age of 25 who have made an significant contribution to the area of health and human services will be considered for this award.
• Outstanding contribution of services to a non-profit human services organization that creates a stronger, healthier Lehigh Valley.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and innovate in the area of health and human services.
• Demonstrates empathy, care, and commitment with persistent drive to fulfill human potential.
• Serves as a role model personally and professionally.

Key Dates and Deadlines

• February 7, 2014 – Deadline for receipt of nominations
• February 19, 2014 – Notification of awardees
• March 25, 2014  – Award presentation at Lehigh Valley SUITS

How to Nominate

Templates for nominators and nominees to complete and submit are available below and must be used for all nominations. All applications must contain the nominee and the nominator’s respective templates and statements.

• Template for Nominators
• Template for Nominee

Submission Requirements for Nominees

• Nominee Template,
• Resume
• Personal statement about their contribution of services to a non-profit human services organization and its meaning for creating a stronger, healthier Lehigh Valley, describing what they have achieved, what they hope to achieve and how.