Levin Awards: Celebrating Leadership, Service, and Impact

As part of the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education's 50th anniversary celebration, the college will recognize individuals whose leadership, achievements, and commitment have strengthened Levin and advanced its mission.

Through the Levin Catalyst Award and Levin Impact Award, the college honors those whose influence has created opportunities, strengthened organizations and communities, and helped shape future generations of leaders.

The application deadline for both awards is Monday, October 19, 2026.


Levin Catalyst Award

Recognizing extraordinary contributions to Levin College 

This distinguished honor celebrates individuals who have made an extraordinary impact on Levin College and the communities it serves. Recipients bring people, ideas, and resources together to expand opportunity, remove barriers, and inspire meaningful progress. Their enduring contributions reflect the college's commitment to collaboration, student success, civic engagement, and public impact, leaving a legacy that transforms lives and benefits future generations.


Levin Impact Award

Recognizing alumni who create lasting change 

The Levin Impact Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement, leadership, and service while creating meaningful and lasting change in place, policy, or practice. Recipients exemplify the Levin College commitment to transform ideas into action, strengthen communities and institutions, and advance the public good.

Contact Information

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, UR335
Cleveland, OH 44115

Campus Location
Urban Building, Room 335
1717 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216.687.2135