Harry West Visionary Leadership Award

Posted in: Leadership & Engagement

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.

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

Harry West Recipients

Shirley Franklin, 2022 Harry West Award Recipient.
Doug Hooker - 2021 Harry West Award recipient.
Charlotte Nash - 2020 Harry West Award Winner
Clara Axam, 2019 Harry West Award Winner
Governor Nathan Deal, 2018 Harry West Award Recipient.
Craig Lesser, 2016 Harry West Award Recipient.
Alicia Philipp, 2017 Harry West Award Recipient.
Bill Boiling, 2015 Harry West Award Recipient.
Ann Cramer, 2014 Harry West Award Recipient.

Harry West Award Application

Individual nominees may work in any sector – public, private or non-profit - and must:

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

The deadline for nominations has passed.

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