Omari Todd North Star Award
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Deadline
September 30, 2026
175 days left
Grant Type
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Overview
Omari Todd North Star Award
Overview: Recognition award honoring outstanding leaders in the LEE network who serve as guiding stars in the collective fight for equity and a better world.
Named After: Omari Todd, a transformational leader in Baltimore who was morally charged to agitate, teach, lead toward educational equity for all children and inspire others to do the same.
Geographic Scope: Maryland (Maryland Civic Engagement Summit)
Focus Areas: Educational equity, community leadership, inspiring others toward equity
Award Type: Individual leader recognition
Presentation: Awards presented at the Maryland Civic Engagement Summit in Fall
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How to Apply
How to Apply
Nominations are completed by third parties (not self-nominations).
Individual Nomination Form Required Information:
1. Nominator Information:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Address
2. Member Information:
- Member First Name
- Member Last Name
3. Content Questions:
- How is this member advancing equity and making an impact?
- The work they are doing: Share context for the problem or issue they're tackling, barriers/challenges faced, and other relevant information
- Goals: What are they achieving or hope to achieve through their efforts?
- Motivations: How has the member's community, life, work experiences and/or engagement with LEE brought them to where they are today?
- Optional: Include news articles or media helpful to understand the member's work
Submission: Online nomination form (location/platform not specified in source)
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