The
Ricanne Hadrian Award is presented to a CDC organizer or project manager who
meaningfully engages local residents in building economically and racially
just communities.
Ricanne
Hadrian was MACDC's Deputy Director for housing and community reinvestment until
her death in 1996. She was a staunch champion of community organizing and
designed the community organizing initiative, RHICO, named in her honor.
We are
looking for nominees who:
- Work to build
leadership among community members, and ensure community members are involved in decision-making
and priority-setting;
- Demonstrate a strong
commitment to the Community Economic Development field;
- Demonstrate a
commitment to the vision and core values embraced by MACDC and its members;
- Make a substantial
contribution to both the field and the community;
- Bring innovation to
their job;
- Enhance the “sense
of community;” and/or
- Serve as mentor to
others.
Please
submit this form, the nominee narrative, and other supporting materials
by Wednesday, October 16, 2024.