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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is the University of Minnesota's school of policy and planning.


Gross Family Management and Leadership Award

The Gross Family Management and Leadership Awards single out the best individual and team papers focused on management, leadership, or public service delivery in public or nonprofit organizations or networks.  Papers demonstrate creativity and originality of thought and rigorous analysis. 

Nominations for this award are due May 7, 2013.

 

Eligibility + prize

Students who completed their papers or projects between May 2, 2012 and May 7, 2013, and who have graduated or will graduate between May 2012 and August 2013 are eligible for this award at the 2013 commencement ceremony.  There is one prize for an individual paper and one prize for a group paper.

Papers must meet the following criteria:

  • Addresses a significant issue in the management and leadership of nonprofits, philanthropy, public agencies, and/or collaborations
  • Demonstrates high-quality research and analysis of the issue (within the parameters of the course in which the paper was submitted, where appropriate)
  • Presents sound recommendations for action
  • Demonstrates creativity and originality of thought

Nominations may be made by faculty members, students, and fellows. Self nominations are encouraged.

Nomination

A letter of nomination describing how the paper meets the above criteria is required. The letter of nomination and the paper should be submitted electronically to the Humphrey Student Services Office (hhhss@umn.edu) by 4:30 pm on May 7, 2013.