African-American Achievers Criteria Woman of the Year Man of the Year Youth of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award Business and Economic Development Award

CLASSIC AWARD: WOMAN OF THE YEAR and MAN OF THE YEAR 

Individuals must: (During the year)

Have demonstrated dedication, leadership and commitment, to the advancement, promotion and development of the cultural, educational, social, economic or political welfare of the African-American community in Connecticut;

• Be at least 26 years of age;
• Be a resident of Connecticut;
• Be of African heritage

CLASSIC AWARD: YOUTH OF THE YEAR

Individuals must: (During the year)

• Be between the ages of 12-25;
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a community, school or college as it relates to the development of the cultural, social and/or political welfare of the African-American community in Connecticut;
• Must be a resident of Connecticut;
• Be of African heritage

CLASSIC AWARD: LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Individuals must: 

Have provided significant contribution to the African-American community in Connecticut throughout their career. These contributions may be cultural, educational, social, economic, political and business or in any other areas that impact the lives of people in our communities.

CLASSIC AWARD: BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD 

Individuals must: (During the year)

• Have provided significant contributions to the African-American community in the area of economic development;
• Have the African-American community as a target population for its services or specific project;
• Have African-Americans in upper levels of management and/or on Board of Directors;
• Individuals or organizations of any race, color or creed who serve the African-American communities in Connecticut are eligible.
  

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