Entrepreneurial American Community Award
For the City of Atlanta's collaborative efforts and creativity in developing the Beltline Project.
For its innovative use of public/private partnerships in its economic revitalization plan centered on high-end residential development.
For its strategic planning and budgeting process that links funds in the budget directly to eight major goals to create more effective budgets.
For its spirit and risk-taking in the implementation of the Kalamazoo Promise, a tuition assistance program for the Kalamazoo residents.
Founders Award for Civic Leadership
Senior Advisor at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, for furthering cultural heritage development and historic preservation for over 40 years.
