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People Recognizing participants and customers whose personal journeys show perseverance, growth, and achievement. Impact Honoring work that strengthens programs, agencies, partnerships, and communities across the Network. Community Action Celebrating the values, connections, and local leadership that help people and communities thrive. Choose the Right Award Start With the Story You Want to RecognizeThe two award categories are intentionally different. One focuses on a participant or customer’s personal achievement. The other focuses on broader impact, leadership, innovation, and lasting change within the Community Action Network. 1
Personal Achievement Award Is this about a participant or customer’s personal journey?Use this award when the nomination is about a current or former Community Action participant or customer who has achieved significant personal accomplishments and shown perseverance despite obstacles. Important: This award is not intended for staff persons. The awardee will be reimbursed up to $300 for expenses related to attending the conference to accept their award, compliments of NYSCAA. 2
Impact Award Is this about leadership, innovation, or lasting change?Use this award when the nomination is about an individual, agency, or department whose work created meaningful change through leadership, collaboration, innovation, learning, or expanded opportunity. Eligibility: Individual nominees must be employed for a minimum of three years by a Community Action Agency. Nominations Now Open Ready to Submit?Please submit nominations by Friday, August 7, 2026. Review the award details first if you are unsure which category best fits the nominee. Strengthening Your Nomination Help Reviewers Understand the Full StoryA strong nomination does more than name a person or program. It explains why the nominee matters, what changed because of them, and how their story reflects the values and purpose of Community Action. Tell the Story Share the nominee’s journey, challenge, achievement, leadership, or contribution in a way reviewers can clearly understand. Show the Impact Include outcomes, improvements, partnerships, personal milestones, or meaningful changes that resulted from the nominee’s efforts. Connect to Community Action Explain how the nominee reflects perseverance, opportunity, connection, service, leadership, or community-centered work. Add Support Letters, quotes, examples, stories, or supporting documentation can help strengthen the nomination. Award Process How the 2026 Awards Process Will Work1
ReviewReview the award details and choose the category that best fits the nominee. 2
SubmitComplete the appropriate nomination form by August 7, 2026. 3
SelectNominations will be reviewed and awardees will be selected. 4
RecognizeAwardees will be recognized during the 2026 Annual Professional Development Conference. Previous Award Cycle 2025 Awards ReferenceThe 2025 nomination period has closed, and the 2025 nomination forms are no longer active. The 2026 award categories have been updated and are listed above. Celebrate Community Action Excellence Know a Story Worth Recognizing?Help NYSCAA recognize the people, agencies, departments, and stories that show the power of Community Action across New York State. |
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