Nominations are open for Champions of Central

October 8, 2021

The Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood and the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland want to acknowledge those individuals who made significant contributions to the vibrancy of the Central neighborhood this past year.

We need your help in identifying these Champions of Central!

Champions of Central are ideally either residents of the Central neighborhood or staff members at Central-serving organizations.

Click here to fill out the nomination form.

Nominations are due Wednesday, October 27. Winners will be notified by Friday, November 5, and we will celebrate this year's Champions at our community advisory council meeting on Thursday, November 18 at 4 p.m.

Nominees should meet at least three of the following criteria:

Central Resident

Serves as a leader in the Central community
Serves as an ambassador in a partner organization for programs or projects that directly impact the Central community
Serves as a Cleveland Central Promise Ambassador
Has made a significant impact in the Central community by way of leading or participating in an activity or program in the area(s) of health, education and/or advocacy

Community Partner Staff

Demonstrates a passion for the Central community
Demonstrates commitment to the mission and vision of the partner organization
Continuously goes above and beyond the “call of duty” to help ensure Central families have access and support to the resources available to them within the partnering organization
Serves or has served as a change agent within an organization in a way that has had a direct impact on the families within the Central community
Upholds a commitment to community collaboration which remains evident in their daily work

Questions? Contact Richaun Bunton, Promise managing director: rbunton@socfcleveland.org.

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