Nomination and Selection Process

Anyone may nominate an individual for the Award. Nominations should be made without the candidate’s knowledge and must include Items 1 and 2:

1. Nomination Form (hard copy or electronic submissions are acceptable)
2. Nominating Letter describing:
   • Why the nominee deserves consideration for the Award (i.e. how this leader has been a builder, mobilizer, and unifier of people, institutions, or causes);
   • The candidate’s leadership record;
   • The candidate’s past affiliations and achievements;
   • Other insights that would help describe the nominee’s impact.
3. Letters of Support (optional, but recommended):
   • Letters of support may be submitted separately by each supporter, but must be so labeled;
   • There is no limit on the number of letters of support.
4. Supplemental Information (optional):
• Nominators may include supplemental information including biographical information, news stories, brief writings, reports, etc., if they believe this information will be useful to the Committee.

Nominating letters and supporting materials may be sent to:

Independent Sector
John W. Gardner Leadership Award
1602 L Street, NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-467-6100
Fax: 202-467-6101
gardneraward@independentsector.org

For more information, contact Claire S. Wellington
202-467-6100 phone