Pinnacle Leadership Awards

PURPOSE OF AWARDS

The Fortitude Educational and Cultural Development Center, Inc. hosts the Pinnacle Leadership Awards, which recognize local minority women, men, and youth who are deeply committed to the community and who have made contributions to society and impacted the lives of others.

AWARD CRITERIA

1. Meaningful contribution(s) to the community through their respective profession.
2. Notable ways the individual has influenced the community through their leadership roles.
3. Quantifiable action(s) of service by the individual that have opened doors for underrepresented groups or diverse communities.
4. Outstanding public service in the category for which they are nominated.
5. Demonstrable commitment to professional excellence in the nominee’s primary field.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Complete the Nomination Form.
2. Complete a Nomination Statement in support of your nominee’s candidacy, identifying specifically how and why the nominee meets the criteria for receiving a Pinnacle Leadership Award. The Nomination Statement may include additional attachments, such as news articles or press releases, which provide further relevant support for the nominee’s candidacy.
3. Obtain a copy of the nominee’s resume or biography.
4. Send all materials electronically by January 23, 2026, to Kisha Clements (info@fecdc.com). Nominations can also be submitted at fecdc-atl.org.