Omari Todd North Star Award

Recognition award honoring outstanding leaders in the LEE network at the Maryland Civic Engagement Summit (held in Fall)

About the Award: 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. This award recognizes an outstanding leader in the LEE network who serves as a guiding star in how we can all orient our collective fight for equity and a better world.

Focus Areas: Educational equity, community leadership, inspiring others toward equity and a better world

Eligibility: LEE members

Geographic Scope: Maryland/LEE network

Contact Information: celeste.perilla@educationalequity.org

Nomination Process

Nominator Information Required:

1. Nominator's First Name
2. Nominator's Last Name
3. Nominator's Email Address

Nominee Information Required:

1. Member First Name
2. Member Last Name
3. How is this member advancing equity and making an impact?
4. The work they are doing (share context for problem/issue, barriers/challenges faced)
5. Goals (what are they achieving or hope to achieve)
6. Motivations (how has community, life, work experiences, and/or LEE engagement brought them to where they are today)
7. Optional: News articles or media helpful to understanding the member's work