The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2023 Crystal Awards are now open. The program, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year, includes two new categories.
Donor Name: City of East Lansing
State: Michigan
City: East Lansing
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 03/20/2023
Details:
Mission
The Crystal Awards program, hosted by the East Lansing City Council, strives to honor and lift up individuals, businesses, organizations and community groups that have, over time, enhanced life in the City of East Lansing and made it a more welcoming and affirming place to live, work and do business.
In addition to the Community and Business categories, the new categories are:
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Awarded to East Lansing community members, businesses, organizations and community groups that have gone above and beyond to make East Lansing an amazing place to live, work and do business by championing equity work, uplifting disadvantaged members of the population and striving to transform East Lansing into a welcoming place for all.
- Spirit of East Lansing: Awarded to individuals or groups/organizations that reside outside of East Lansing, but have contributed significant amounts of time and care to East Lansing.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community members are invited to nominate individuals, businesses, organizations and community groups that meet the criteria for a Crystal Award. All community nominations are reviewed by a community selection committee and four recipients are selected on an annual basis and honored at a community reception.
- Crystal Awards recipients are dedicated to enhancing East Lansing. They demonstrate a passion for and commitment to creating a healthy and vibrant community and serve as an inspiration to others. Additionally, the City is pleased to include two new categories for the 2023 Crystal Awards: a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging category and a Spirit of East Lansing category.
Selection Criteria
- Awards may be be given in the following four categories:
- Community
- Awarded to East Lansing community members, organizations or community groups that meet some of the attributes and ideals listed below.
- Business
- Awarded to East Lansing businesses that meet some of the attributes and ideals listed below.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (NEW!)
- Awarded to East Lansing community members, businesses, organizations and community groups that have gone above and beyond to make East Lansing an amazing place to live, work and do business by championing equity work, uplifting disadvantaged members of the population and striving to transform East Lansing into a welcoming place for all.
- Spirit of East Lansing (NEW!)
- Awarded to individuals or groups/organizations that reside outside of East Lansing, but have contributed significant amounts of time and care to East Lansing and fulfill all or most of the attributes and ideals listed below. Only one Spirit of East Lansing Award will be considered each year. If a fitting candidate is not nominated, an award in this category will not be considered.
- Community
Recipients must possess some of the following attributes and ideals:
- dedicates a significant amount of volunteer time to projects/programs
- demonstrates a passion and commitment to creating a healthy and vibrant community in East Lansing
- diversifies the economic base of East Lansing
- enhances the character and vision of the community
- exemplifies exceptional commitment, service, creativity, cooperation, innovation or leadership
- exemplifies the spirit of a good citizen or business
- goes above and beyond the scope of their role to enhance and/or support East Lansing
- has initiated a new service or program in East Lansing
- inspires others to engage in community service
- makes a significant contribution to a project, program or ongoing activity that has impacted the quality of life in East Lansing
- provides leadership and/or opportunities for collaboration
- serves as a role model
- serves a vital role that is not otherwise fulfilled in the community
Other Criteria
- Current city employees are not eligible.
- Previous Crystal Awards winners are not eligible.
- East Lansing City Council members should refrain from nominating.
- Self nominations will not be considered.
For more information, visit City of East Lansing.
