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Champions of Change Awards

GREATER FORT WAYNE METRO CHAMBER

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

February 28, 2027

325 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Champions of Change Awards

Overview: Annual awards presented by the Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Women's Network to honor extraordinary leaders and mentors in Allen County who mentor and empower women.

Geographic Scope: Allen County, Indiana

Award Categories: Two awards given annually—one to a female honoree and one to a male honoree

Eligibility Criteria: Nominees must:

  • Demonstrate an unwavering passion and commitment to the community

  • Be role models making a difference in the lives of others

  • Have made significant contributions that have inspired women to succeed

  • Have made Allen County a better place to live, work, and play

  • Investors preferred but not required

    • Recognition: Winners are recognized at an annual luncheon (historically held in April). All nominees are recognized for their contributions to the community.

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (260) 420-6945

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: 200 E. Main Street Suite 800, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

    • Additional Information:

  • Nominations submitted online via CommunityForce platform (gfwinc.communityforce.com)

  • Reviewed and scored on a blind basis by a panel of chamber of commerce leaders from outside Allen County

  • Program overseen by Brenda Gerber Vincent, VP of community and corporate impact

  • Past winners: 2019 (Wendy Moyle and John Dortch), 2020 (Corinna Ladd and Marty Pastura)

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Nomination Online
    - Visit: gfwinc.communityforce.com
    - Complete nomination form
    - Deadline: February 28th (annually)

    2. Nomination Details
    - Any community member may submit nominations
    - Nominees need not be GFW Inc. investors (but investors are preferred)
    - No self-nominations (appears to require community submission)

    3. Review Process
    - Nominations reviewed and scored on blind basis
    - Reviewed by panel of chamber of commerce leaders from outside Allen County

    4. Winner Selection
    - Two winners selected (one female, one male)
    - Winners announced at annual luncheon event

    5. Recognition Event
    - Annual luncheon held in April
    - All nominees recognized
    - Winners announced and honored

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