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Omari Todd North Star Award

LEE INC

Funding Amount

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Deadline

September 30, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

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

Eligibility:

  • Must be an LEE member

  • Outstanding leadership in advancing equity

  • Community impact and inspiration
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: celeste.perilla@educationalequity.org

  • Phone: (202) 734-3716

  • Address: 800 N. King Street, Suite 304 – 4181, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
  • 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)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education-equitysocial-justice

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