Harry West Visionary Leadership Award

The Harry West Visionary Leadership Award was established in 2014 to honor ARC's longest-serving executive director, who exemplified courageous and visionary leadership during his entire career in the public, private and university sectors. Each summer, the Atlanta Regional Commission accepts nominations for individuals who exemplify outstanding community service, inspired leadership and commitment to the Atlanta region.

ARC is currently accepting nominations for our 2024 Harry West Award recipient. If you know someone who has made a difference in metro Atlanta, click the link below and nominate them for this prestigious award. Individual nominees may work in any sector – public, private or non-profit – and must:

Demonstrate leadership in addressing important regional issues or opportunities.
Exhibit vision in communicating how change can occur in the Atlanta region.
Work collaboratively with others in addressing regional challenges.
Inspire actions that will create long-term benefits for the region and its citizens.
Live in Atlanta, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry or Rockdale counties.

The chosen nominee is recognized at ARC’s annual State of the Region event.