Leadership Award

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 December 13, 2024.  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.