Presented to a CDS member in recognition of a superior contribution to the field of community development and the Society. This person should exemplify the Principles of Good Practice as adopted by the Society. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Eligibility
- Must be a current and active member of CDS
- Must have been a member of CDS for at least three years, and participated in at least one annual conference
- Must have worked fewer than 10 years in the field of community development
- Active participation in the Community Development Society
- Evidence of creativity and vision in the practice of community development and in contributions to the Society
Past Recipients:
- 2019 Anne Cafer
- 2016 Neil Linscheid
- 2015 Cindy Banyai
- 2014 Kurt Mantonya
- 2013 Whitney McIntyre Miller
- 2012 James Wilcox
- 2011 Paul Lachapelle
- 2010 Katie Ellis
- 2008 Michelle Norris
- 2002 Brent Hales
- 2001 Judith Bush
- 1998 Margaret D. Griffith
- 1992 Susan Maher