Award Criteria

Current elected officials are not eligible for these awards

Medina County

This is the only award which may be awarded posthumously.

Makes significant and tangible leadership contributions to Medina County through extraordinary vision, innovation, inspiration and hard work.
Demonstrates leadership qualities through career achievements or long-standing participation in community activities with full support of his/her organization, field, and community.
Possesses a commitment to remain in Medina County and address the issues that face the county.
Values leadership and fosters leadership in others.

Business

Works for (or owns) a business operated in Medina County that represents leadership in its field and is stable strategically and financially.
Attracts, retains, expands, or creates business through capital investment or job creation for Medina County.
Promotes entrepreneurship in Medina County through innovation, technology development, and creative business solutions.
Promotes and coordinates business and financial opportunities in Medina County.
Applies business leadership skills in civic activities, not-for-profit companies, or governmental affairs.

Education

Advances and promotes the general principles of education in Medina County.
Addresses the educational challenges that face education in Medina County.
Engages in educational program development within Medina County.
Promotes collaboration between education and local business, civic organizations, or the citizens of Medina County.

Promotes career or job-oriented education within Medina County.
Exhibits passion for the positive advancement of the children who live in Medina County.
Educates, teaches to advance the principles of leadership to students.

Health Care

Engages in supporting the mission of health, wellness, or safety within Medina County related to medical, behavioral, and/or environmental health services.

Inspires others to collaborate in expanding resources and programming which will positively impact the array of health related services available within Medina County.
Demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of health, wellness, and/or safety through direct services, or by inspiring others to take part in developing opportunities to improve the health and welfare of citizens in Medina County.
Leads by example as he or she engages in his/her professional and personal commitments in the community.
Shows commitment to the advancement of community education related to medical, behavioral, and/or environmental health issues facing citizens in Medina County.
Serves the community with a selfless and sincere compassion for the betterment of the lives of others.

Public Service

Works for a political sub-division, not-for-profit company, or other public agency in Medina County.
Stimulates and fosters interest in ongoing public issues within Medina County.
Provides an innovative benefit to the citizens of Medina County.
Promotes and fosters collaboration within Medina County to address local needs and challenges.

Pioneers programs to guide Medina County into the future.
Serves the community with the objective of improving the quality of life within Medina County.

Emerging Leadership

Serve as role models both personally and professionally
Show creativity, integrity and initiative in their professional and personal lives