Now Accepting 2023 Awards Nominations

‍Bright Promises’ is seeking nominations for our 2023 Awards, which honor individuals who are dedicated to creating opportunities for every child in Metropolitan Chicago to flourish and thrive.

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Eligible nominees are individuals committed to helping every young person in Greater Metropolitan Chicago to live a better life and have a brighter future. Honorees are exemplary leaders dedicated to serving children in either a professional or volunteer capacity, and have contributed to notable improvements in the lives of Chicago-area children and youth.

Nominees can be current or emerging leaders of any age and come from any field, including but not limited to  public or community service, education, community organizing, arts, business, DEI, faith-based work, journalism, law, medicine, and philanthropy.

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DEADLINE: Nominations must be submitted by 7:00pm on Friday, June 30

AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND ELIGIBILITY

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Champion for Children Award:

The Champion for Children Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of a civic, corporate, philanthropic, or community leader who demonstrates exceptional dedication to helping at-risk children and youth in Metropolitan Chicago.

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Lifetime Achievement Award:

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a child-serving professional with 15+ years of experience in direct service to children and youth and who has made outstanding contributions to the welfare of low-income and at-risk children in Metropolitan Chicago.

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Elevating Youth Voices Award:

The Elevating Youth Voices Award is given to an early to mid-career child-serving professional with 5-10 years of experience in direct service who is dedicated to empowering children and youth and amplifying youth voices in Metropolitan Chicago. The Elevating Youth Voices Award is accompanied by a $5,000 honorarium to further the recipient’s knowledge and work on behalf of vulnerable children.

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HOW TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

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Fill out the 2023 Awards Nomination Form to describe why the nominee should be considered. You may nominate more than one person, but we ask that you consider nominating only those you have direct experience working with or have extensive knowledge of their work. Please submit a separate form for each nominee. Self-nominations are welcome. Late and incomplete submissions will not be considered. DEADLINE: Nominations must be submitted by 7:00pm on Friday, June 30

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SELECTION PROCESS AND NOTIFICATION OF HONOREES

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A Selection Committee made up of Bright Promises Board members and community leaders will review nominations and select three recipients. Honorees will be contacted by phone and email. Please ensure that you include current and accurate contact information for the nominee. Honorees will be recognized at the Bright Promises 2023 Awards celebration on Thursday November 2, 2023 at Lacuna Lofts .

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FAQs:

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Can I nominate myself?

Yes. We recognize leaders may not always have the advocates or platforms they need to be recognized for their work. We encourage self-nominators to use the portal to highlight their accomplishments.  

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Can I nominate someone for multiple award categories?

No. Please review the award criteria carefully before submitting a nomination and select the award category that most accurately reflects the nominees accomplishments. Each nominee will only be considered for one award category. If you have a question about what award category you should select, please email katherine.dreher@brightpromises.org

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If I am nominating someone, do I keep it confidential or can I let them know?

We ask that you please keep it confidential. We aim to celebrate those that are selected.

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Can I nominate more than one person?

Yes. We ask that you consider nominating only those you have direct experience working with or have extensive knowledge of their work.

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Can I nominate someone who works at the same organization as I do?

Yes. Please share insights that will strengthen the nomination. This is, however, not a way to fundraise for affiliated organizations. The purpose of this award is to recognize individual leaders.

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QUESTIONS?

Please contact Katherine Korey at katherine.dreher@brightpromises.org or call 312-550-2775

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