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Eligibility
Who is eligible for this award?
Nominated leaders may be:
- An individual or a leadership group
- Working in any sector (nonprofit, public or private)
- Working within any field (such as education, health, housing, economic development or the environment)
We ask nominators to review the selection criteria carefully, as we seek to recognize leaders who are advancing innovative and effective solutions to some of the most challenging issues facing California, and who are making a significant difference to our shared future.
Who can nominate a leader?
We welcome nominations from people who are well-acquainted with the nominated leader or leadership group and can attest to their qualifications. The nominator must be someone other than the nominee or a family member. Nominators do not need to collaborate with a nominee in preparing the nomination package, nor do they need to keep the submission confidential.
Will posthumous nominations be accepted?
We discourage posthumous nominations, as the awards are designed to provide an opportunity to recipients to educate policymakers and practitioners in their field about the solutions they have implemented, thereby expanding the number of Californians who benefit from their effective work.
Are there any restrictions for recipients from publicly-supported entities receiving the award?
When James Irvine established the Foundation in 1937, he stipulated that his funds "shall be used for such charities as do not enjoy substantial support through taxation." Our trust restriction prohibits us from making grants to organizations that enjoy ?substantial support through taxation.? For the Leadership Awards, if a recipient?s organization receives more than 50 percent of its total revenue from government sources, the award funds will need to be applied to a specific project that is not supported in majority by government funds.
Selection Process and Timeline
When is the nomination deadline?
Nominations are due online or at the Foundation's San Francisco office by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on January 22, 2008.
How will I be updated on the status of my nomination?
In late March 2008, each nominator is notified on whether his or her nominee advanced to the finalist round. Please contact the Foundation with any questions regarding the status of nominations.
What is involved in the selection process?
The selection process is fully described under Selection Process and Timeline.
When will award recipients be announced?
We anticipate announcing publicly the award recipients in July 2008.
Further Assistance
Please contact Stephanie Lai, Program Associate for Irvine's California Perspectives program, at 1.866.586.6465 (toll-free) or at leadershipawards@irvine.org with technical questions about submitting nominations and other questions about the awards.
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