Category Select One Litigation Research and Policy Development Public Policy Advocacy Grassroots Empowerment/Community Capacity Building

Category Descriptions

Litigation - Undertaking high-impact litigation to ensure the rights of traditionally underrepresented populations are protected.

Research and Policy Development- Conducting and disseminating research and development alternatives to existing policy.

Public Policy Advocacy- Working with traditionally underrepresented populations to define and shape public policies.

Grassroots Empowerment/Community Capacity Building- Developing programs designed to help community based organizations or individuals be leaders within their own communities. These organizations or individuals will have examples of programs that have been successful.

Please answer these questions.
(Additional materials may be mailed to Debra Tyler-Horton, NC Justice and Community Development Center, Defenders of Justice, 224 S. Dawson St., Raleigh, NC 27611 or e-mail to Debra@ncjustice.org):

1. How has the nominee demonstrated excellence in the award category? Please list specific contributions that have affected the lives of underrepresented individuals in North Carolina.

2. How has the nominee been involved in the state and/or local community efforts facing disadvantaged populations?

3. How will the nominee's efforts have a continuing impact on traditionally underrepresented populations in this state?

4. What obstacle has the nominee overcome?

5. How long has the nominee been working in this field?

6. To what extent is the nominee's work job related? Select one Not at all Not very much Somewhat Central to the job