The Difference Makers Awards Criteria 

The Eric Nord Award for Excellence in Leadership
Recognized as the top award given by Leadership Lorain County, The Eric Nord Award for Excellence in Community Leadership recognizes a distinguished citizen and community leader who has given extraordinary amounts of time and talent to the community and exemplifies service and civic support.  

Award Criteria:
•	Community leader as trustee – acting with integrity, faith, and confidence on behalf 				of the community.
•	Catalyst for creation of positive County leadership; demonstrates dedication to 					strengthening and transforming community leadership.
•	Commitment to and involvement in Lorain County
•	Exemplifies strong service and civic leadership.
•	Generous in giving of time and support.

Previous Honorees:

1996 Eric T. Nord
1998 Dr. Roy Church
2000 Beth K. Stocker
2002 Scrib Fauver
2004 Billy Rowland
2005 John S. Corogin
2006 Stanley G. Pijor	 
2007 Jane Nord
2008 James Kidd
2009 Lee C. Howley
2010 Dr. Denis Radefeld
2011 Betty Blair
2012 J. Daniel Martin
2013 Gail Stumphauzer
2014 Brian Frederick	
2015 Cecilia Render
2016 Bill Harper
2017 Edwin Oley
2018 Matthew W. Nakon, Esq.  
2019 Thomas D. Stuber

The Emerald Award for Inspirational Leadership
In honor of Leadership Lorain County’s 30th Anniversary in 2015, an award for a young professional was established.  The inaugural recipient was Juliana Chase-Morefield, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio. Geared towards individuals aged forty-five and younger, this recipient must have demonstrated integrity, honor, service, and transformative leadership in Lorain County.  

The ideal characteristics of the recipient include: creativity, ingenuity and models “best practices” within their respective areas of expertise; dedication to strengthening communities in an effort to create a positive leadership environment; and a commitment to civic service in addition to dedication to their fields; achieved within the age guideline and indicating that they will continue to strive to make a difference in the community as they continue their career.

Excellence in Leadership Award
These individuals or organizations also exhibit creativity, ingenuity, and model “best practices” within their respective areas of expertise.  These individuals or organizations have demonstrated dedication to strengthening communities to create a positive leadership environment and have been committed to civic service in addition to dedication to their fields.

Award Criteria:
•	Demonstrated significant accomplishments within their field.
•	Exhibited outstanding creativity, trusteeship, ethics, mentoring and dedication to continuing positive change in Lorain County.
•	Has gone above and beyond to create new standards of excellence.
•	Committed to serve the community in addition to the dedication to their field.

The ideal characteristics of the recipient and/or organization include: creativity, ingenuity and models “best practices” within their respective areas of expertise; dedication to strengthening communities in an effort to create a positive leadership environment; and a commitment to civic service in addition to dedication to their fields.

•	It is NOT necessary for a nominee to be a Leadership Lorain County Alumni. They only need to be dedicated, invested, and committed to supporting the growth, vitality, and diversity of Lorain County.

•	Previous recipients of the Excellence in Leadership Award are eligible for consideration as an Eric Nord Award nominee, however a fully completed nomination form is required. 

•	Previous Eric Nord Award Recipients are not eligible for a second nomination.

2021 Nomination Form
Nominee Information

Name of Nominee:											___________

Professional title and organization, if applicable: 							___________

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Address: 												___________

City, State, Zip: 											___________

Telephone: 												___________

E-mail: 												___________

Please indicate by checking here if you feel this individual qualifies for the Eric Nord Award for Excellence in Leadership  ________________

Please indicate by checking here if this individual qualifies for the Emerald Award for an individual aged forty-five or younger ________________

How has this individual(s) or organization made a significant impact on Lorain County?

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How has this individual(s) or organization shown responsibility to the community through career or community affiliations?
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How has this individual(s) or organization acted as a role model or mentor for others?

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What significant career or community accomplishments have been demonstrated?

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Name of Nominator:											___________
Relationship to Nominee: ________________________________________________________________
Professional title and organization, if applicable: 							___________
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Address/City/State/Zip: 										___________
Telephone: 					  E-mail: 						___________

Use additional sheets if necessary.  Please add any other pertinent information you believe would strengthen the nomination. A resume, biography, or other information may accompany this form.

Return this form by September 14th, 2020, to Leadership Lorain County, 1202 East Broad Street, Elyria, OH  44035, fax to (440) 281-8543, or email director@leadershiploraincounty.com with “Difference Makers Nomination” in the subject line.  Please contact us with any questions:  (440) 281-8543.