The Champaign-Urbana Immigration Forum is hosting our 2nd Annual Immigrant Welcome Awards!
Immigrant Welcome Awards recognizes the contributions of individuals and organizations that have created a welcoming atmosphere for immigrants in the Champaign-Urbana community. We are seeking nominations for individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions, taken risks, and have provided leadership for the wellbeing and success of immigrants in Champaign County.
Award categories
- Distinguished Service Award – An individual who has demonstrated long-term commitment to the local immigrant community
- Leadership Award – An individual who has been a strong leader in the immigrant community
- Student Leadership Award – A student who has shown promise as an important leader in immigration issues, locally or beyond
- Community Organization Award – A Nonprofit or community-based organization, which demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for local immigrants
- Institutional Award – Local government or other large community institution, which has made significant changes in response to the growing immigrant population
- Business Leadership Award (Any business) – A business that contributes to the local immigrant community through advocacy, donations or in-kind services
- Business Leadership Award (An Immigrant Owned Business) – A business that contributes to the local immigrant community through advocacy, donations or in-kind services and/or a locally owned immigrant owned business that has contributed to the local economic development of C-U
Nomination Deadline: August 15, 2015.
Go to here and click on “Nominate”.