Nominations for the 2023 Coleman Award for Excellence in Community Service are being accepted through Aug. 28.

The award — named for the founder of Pitt’s Institute of Politics, Morton “Moe” Coleman — recognizes elected and nonelected community leaders who, by personal example and sustained generosity, have made a significant impact in the region. Nominees should be outstanding individuals whose leadership and efforts have advanced the quality of life enjoyed by the citizens of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Learn more.

Specifically, the honoree is an individual who, over a sustained period of time:

• Gives freely and unselfishly of his or her time to community activities.

• Inspires others to serve and acts as a role model.

• Creates connections in the community that enhance coordination and collaboration in solving our region’s challenges.

• Has a positive impact upon the direction and success of community projects, programs or individuals.

• Improves the lives of others.

To be eligible for the award, an individual must demonstrate significant and lasting contributions to the community beyond what is expected as a part of his or her professional life and/or demonstrate service to the community through participation on boards, volunteerism and other activities that lie outside the scope of his or her current career.

The award will be presented at a dinner ceremony on Nov 16, 2023, as part of the Institute of Politics’ annual Elected Officials Retreat.

Download the nomination form here. Submit the form online here or email it directly to Patti Rice at plr20@pitt.edu.

If you have any trouble with the online submission, contact Briana Mihok at bnd2@pitt.edu or 412-624-7792.