The Leadership Award from the Association for Corporate Growth – Wisconsin Chapter recognizes and honors a distinguished leader from our state who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities.
Criteria:
- An individual who consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership including:
- Making an outstanding contribution to the success of his or her organization.
- Motivating the people around them to accomplish more than they would have normally, such as inspiring a high level of commitment from others when taking on new initiatives.
- Creating a compelling vision for the future and helps others understand their role in achieving that vision.
- Actively sharing responsibility, authority, information, and credit when working towards the achievement of a goal.
- Taking prompt and decisive action to resolve issues quickly, inclusively, and effectively.
- Setting a high standard of integrity by leading through example and maintaining high personal standards. Communicating in a manner that is fair, straightforward, honest, and open.
- Aligning actions and decisions with their organization’s strategic goals, mission, and direction.
- Playing an active role in civic, cultural, educational, or charitable activities.
Eligibility:
All leaders of a Wisconsin-based organization are eligible for this nomination. ACG membership is not required. Award presentation will take place in-person at an ACG Wisconsin event on November 13, 2026. Winner must be willing to participate in a 20-minute presentation about his/her organization.
Nomination Process:
Nominations may be made by any ACG member. Self-nominations are also accepted. Please complete the nomination form and include summary explaining how the individual has demonstrated the criteria above and why he/she should be considered for the Leadership Award. You will be able to upload a document within the nomination form.
Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2026.
Winning nominations will be notified in late August and announced at the ACG Wisconsin Awards Ceremony on November 13, 2026.
Presentation:
The award will be presented by the President of ACG Wisconsin at the Chapter’s Awards Program luncheon on November 13, 2026. The recipient will receive an engraved award.
Nomination Guidelines:
- Clearly state how the individual or team demonstrates a commitment to leadership excellence.
- Cite specific examples of actions, communications, and decisions that are to be commended.
- Describe how the nominee’s organization or community has benefited from his/her leadership.
- Include specific examples, feedback, quotes, and other evidence.
- Cite examples of how the individual demonstrates behavior that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals.
Questions:
Please contact Tracy Greymont, Executive Director, ACG Wisconsin, at acgwisconsin@acg.org.
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