Community Champion Award

The Coalition’s Community Champion Award honors a Washington, DC resident who has made a meaningful and lasting impact in their neighborhood through advocacy, organizing, or grassroots leadership. This award celebrates those who lead with integrity, inspire collective action, and work tirelessly to improve the lives of their neighbors. Whether amplifying community voices, advancing local campaigns, or building stronger, more resilient neighborhoods, The Coalition’s Community Champion embodies the spirit of resident-led change.

 

Nominations are currently closed.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Must reside in Washington, DC.

Must be a community leader, advocate, or organizer who is not employed as a professional practitioner in the community development field.

Must demonstrate a clear track record of impact through community-based leadership or advocacy efforts.

Must have earned the respect and trust of their community through collaboration, consistency, and care.

Must be nominated by a current Coalition member.

Submit a Nomination

The awardee will be chosen by a Selection Committee composed of alumni from The Coalition’s resident capacity-building programs.

 

 

Submit Nomination Today!

Winner Benefits

Recognition

  • A personalized award presented during our Beyond Barriers Conference before a citywide audience of practitioners, advocates, and residents.
  • An opportunity to share brief remarks during the event (optional).
  • A featured story on our website, annual report, newsletter, and social media platforms highlighting their leadership and impact.

Perks

  • A $1,000 professional development award, which may be applied toward tuition, conference attendance, workshop participation, enrollment fees, or other approved opportunities supporting their growth.
  • Complimentary annual conference registration.
  • Complimentary lifetime Coalition membership.

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