2023 Collaborative Spirit Award
Application Timeline and Process
INRC’s Collaborative Spirit Award recognizes exceptional accomplishments by neighborhood associations and neighborhood-based organizations. Judging will be based on the extent of innovation, grassroots leadership, and collaboration demonstrated by the nominated organization.
For this award, collaboration is defined as: coordinated efforts by more than one neighborhood association and private, philanthropic, governmental, or independent sector organizations or agencies with the intent of accomplishing a goal related to the betterment of the quality of life in Indianapolis neighborhoods. This may include, but not be limited to, collaborating on projects, community events, and/or neighborhood planning. Strong resident leadership is essential.
- Any neighborhood association or neighborhood-based organization across the city is eligible to submit a nomination.
- Only complete nominations with all supporting documentation and a 3–5-minute video will be considered.
- The project must have occurred between January 1, 2023, and September 25, 2023.
- Selection of award finalists and winners is based on the degree to which nominees are innovative, mobilized community resources, and created partnerships.
- Monday, August 14, 2023: Nomination Opens
- Monday, September 25, 2023: Nominations Due
- Weeks of September 25 and October 2, 2023: Nominations Reviewed for eligibility
- Monday, October 9, 2023: All Nominees Notified
- Monday, October 9, 2023: Online Voting Begins
- Tuesday, October 18, 2023: Online Voting Closes
- Thursday, October 26, 2023: Awardee Announced at INRC’s 2nd Annual Jubilee. The winner will also be recognized at the 2024 Neighbor Power Indy closing session.