The “Global Spotlight Award” recognizes the achievements of International Region members and/or chapters that are impacting the world while demonstrating a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This year’s Global Spotlight is focused on Women’s Rights activities and initiatives that inspired measurable positive change across industries, sectors and various global communities.
The “Global Spotlight Award” will be presented during the 32nd International Regional Conference, Global Spotlight event on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The hope is ALL awardees will be present to participate in the celebration, however it is not mandatory.
A woman of inspiration overcomes challenges with grace and lifts those around her. When sorors or chapters are nominated, it is an initial recognition of that inspiration and the extraordinary and courageous impact they are having. Hopefully your work will inspire others.
Soror nominee must be an active member of a chapter in the International Region.
Soror nominee must demonstrate activism, leadership and service in her community in the struggle and fight for Women Rights. She also must demonstrate excellence in leadership and work to help other individuals strive to achieve similar goals.
Soror nominee must have served in her capacity of activism for at least two years.
Chapter nominee must be in good standing in the International Region.
Chapter must demonstrate activism, leadership and service, in their community in the struggle and fight for Women Rights. They also must demonstrate excellence in leadership and work to help other individuals strive to achieve similar goals.
Chapter nominee is a visible leader in its community and/or country, has inspired and empowered others to join them in their efforts and, has made a lasting impact through their service.
Requirements and Nomination Form:
An International Region soror nominee must be nominated by another soror. A chapter can selfnominate.
Nominee must have a completed nomination form completed by the deadline in order to be eligible.
All completed and eligible nomination forms will be forwarded to the Selection Committee for judging.
Awardees will be notified prior to the 32nd International Regional Conference and award winners will be announced at the Global Spotlight event on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Awardees names, bio, and photos may be published for editorial, marketing, or promotional materials for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and the International Region.
Chapter basileus will sign nomination form which demonstrates chapter supports applying for award.
Once the nomination package has been submitted, no edits to photos or additional content will be accepted. All nomination forms must be accompanied by a nomination statement.
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Indicate if the nominee has served in a leadership role within Alpha Kappa Alpha or any other civic, community or professional organization and indicate how long the nominee has been an active member of each listed organization.: The International Regional Director reserves the right to decline a nomination and rescind an award from the winner in cases of fraudulent or criminal allegations, accusations, investigations, or charges.
A nomination submission should address the following information:
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Explain why the nominee is an exceptional community leader (as an individual soror or chapter) and should be considered as a recipient of the “Global Spotlight Award”.
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Provide information that offers insight into the nominee's unique accomplishments. Give examples with correlating time frames (years or months) that demonstrate the nominee's extraordinary success in bringing about innovative programs to the community. Include any specific challenges that have been addressed that shows how the nominee has made a difference through community leadership with an impact on colleagues and constituents.
Indicate if the nominee has served in a leadership role within Alpha Kappa Alpha or any other civic, community or professional organization and indicate how long the nominee has been an active member of each listed organization.
Describe how the nominee has served as an excellent mentor to individuals in the community.
Describe the outstanding contributions of the nominee that have helped other women become involved in community, government or civic leadership. At the end of the statement, describe in no more than three sentences, why the nominee should become the winner of the award based on her accomplishments.
Be submitted as an electronic attachment to the nomination form.
Not exceed three single-spaced, letter-sized, typewritten pages in Georgia font size 12.
Nominations will not be eligible for consideration if submissions do not follow criteria or submitted after the due date.