Levin Catalyst Award

The Levin Catalyst Award recognizes an individual whose vision, leadership, partnership, generosity, advocacy, or service has made a significant and lasting contribution to the success of the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education.

The award honors individuals whose actions have strengthened the college’s capacity to advance student success, foster thriving communities, and serve the public good. Recipients reflect Levin’s values by building meaningful collaborations, creating opportunities for learning and engagement, supporting innovation and inclusion, and inspiring others to transform ideas into action. Through their commitment and influence, they serve as catalysts for positive change.

Their contributions reflect the spirit of Levin: bringing people together, advancing knowledge and practice, and creating pathways for individuals and communities to flourish.

The nomination period is August 14 through September 18, 2026.

Eligibility

Nominees must:

• Demonstrate a sustained commitment to educational, civic, community, professional, or public-service goals aligned with the mission, vision, and aspirations of Levin College.
• Have made significant contributions through leadership, partnership, mentorship, advocacy, philanthropy, community engagement, or public service.
• Be recognized as a person of integrity and be in good standing within their profession and community.
• Have positively influenced students, faculty, the college, the community, or society through their efforts and accomplishments.

Before You Begin

Before completing the nomination form, please have the following information and materials available:

• The nominee’s full contact information, including mailing address, email address, and telephone number
• The nominee’s current title and employer or organization
• Information about the nominee’s connection to Levin College, when applicable
• The nominator’s contact information and relationship to the nominee
• A letter of support of no more than 1,000 words
• The nominee’s current résumé or curriculum vitae
• Confirmation that the nominee has agreed to be nominated

The form must be submitted by September 18, 2026. Late or incomplete nominations may not be considered.

Selection and Notification

Eligible nominations will be reviewed based on the criteria for the Levin Catalyst Award. Final selections will be approved by the Levin 50th Anniversary Committee.

All nominees will be notified after the selection process is complete. Submission of a nomination does not guarantee selection. The college may contact the nominator or nominee if additional information is needed.

Questions

For questions about eligibility or the nomination process, contact:

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Nomination materials will be available only to authorized Cleveland State University personnel involved in administering and reviewing the awards.

Learn more about the Levin School's 50th anniversary celebration and awards.

Submit a Nomination

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