Chicago Run Executive Director Receives 35 Under 35 Leadership Award in the Chicago Metropolitan region
Alicia Gonzalez, Executive Director of Chicago Run has been selected as one of the thirty-five individuals in the Chicago Region to receive the 35 Under 35 Leadership Award.
Initially conceived as a way to honor the Chicago Reporter's 35th anniversary, the 35 under 35 Leadership Awards are a natural extension of the leadership development work Community Renewal has carried out over the last 127 years. For decades, the organization has mentored and trained both individuals and organizations, many of whom have gone on to make a significant impact on the communities they serve.
Nominations were reviewed by a 10-person selection committee of corporate and nonprofit professionals who exemplify the leadership recognized with these awards. Several factors were considered when judging the nominees work:
- The commitment to eliminating race and class barriers
- An innovative approach
- Impactful documented results in the community
The Award will be presented at a reception highlighting the honorees' contributions to the community on May 16, 2009, at DePaul's Egan Urban Center, l E. Jackson. Jonathan Fanton, president of The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation will be the keynote speaker.
The thirty-five leaders come from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to eliminating race and class barriers. The honorees were selected for their creativity, for their ability to build bridges and work across racial, ethnic and economic divides.
For the full list of winners and the complete story, please click here: http://www.communityrenewalsociety.org/events/index.php/item/35_under_35_Leadership_Awards_Recipients_Announced
Posted: May 18, 2009