2026 Exceptional Nonprofit Executive of the Year

Overview

For the third year, we are thrilled to introduce the Exceptional Nonprofit Executive of the Year Award, presented by United Way of Central Indiana. This award aims to spotlight and celebrate a nonprofit leader who has demonstrated outstanding leadership within our Central Indiana community.

The Exceptional Nonprofit Executive of the Year Award is designed to recognize an executive leader responsible for leading a charitable organization within United Way of Central Indiana's service area. Eligible nominees must have served in their current role for at least two years and should exemplify visionary leadership and a strong commitment to community impact with partners across the sector, as well as personal leadership with internal staff and recipients of services.

Nomination Submitted by:

First Name	Last Name	Job Title
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Nominee Information

First Name

Last Name

Organization

Organization Address (Nominee)

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Nomination Narrative

Leadership Impact

How has the nominee demonstrated exceptional leadership within their organization and the nonprofit sector? No more than 500 words

Community Engagement

In what ways has the nominee engaged with the community to foster collaboration and address pressing social issues? No more than 500 words

Representation

How has the nominee worked to engage and impact under-represented populations in their client base and staff? No more than 500 words

Contact Information