Past Leadership Awards

NJCU Leadership Awards

Rooted in the fundamental premise that bettering the quality of life for those who live, work, play, and learn within communities is a noble pursuit, the Leadership Awards were conceived to honor, promote, and encourage exemplary efforts by individuals and organizations who have made and continue to make exemplary contributions to society.

Show your support for the 2020 NJCU Leadership Awards

The NJCU Foundation is pleased to honor recipients for their tremendous impact and ongoing drive to advance their areas of expertise within communities. The NJCU Foundation honor's leaders in the following areas:

Service
The Leadership Service Award celebrates the highest level of dedication and commitment to elevating the Jersey City community. The award recognizes significant and positive impact on advancing the community through demonstrated and consistent leadership through service.

The Arts
The Leadership Arts Award recognizes an outstanding contribution to the arts in Jersey City by exemplifies extraordinary leadership qualities in advancing the Jersey City arts community.

Innovation
The Leadership Innovation Award honors innovative and creative contributions to Jersey City. The award recognizes innovation that results in positive impact or achievement for the benefit of Jersey City.

Legacy
The Leadership Legacy Award honors transformational impact that has made a measurable and lasting difference in the area of positive growth within the Jersey City community.