Levin Catalyst Award

This distinguished recognition is reserved for those whose influence extends beyond individual achievements to create lasting opportunities for students, strengthen communities, foster transformative partnerships, and elevate the impact and reputation of the college. Recipients are individuals whose commitment has helped open doors, remove barriers, and create pathways for future generations of leaders.

Levin Catalyst Award recipients are distinguished by their unique ability to connect people, ideas, and resources in ways that inspire innovation, accelerate progress, and expand opportunity. Through strategic leadership, mentorship, advocacy, philanthropy, and service, they have played a pivotal role in advancing the college's aspirations and extending its reach throughout the region and beyond.

Their contributions embody the very best of the Levin College: a commitment to collaboration, public purpose, student success, and civic impact. Through their actions and influence, they leave an enduring legacy that strengthens the college, transforms lives, and advances the common good for generations to come.

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees must:

• Demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing 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 in good standing within their profession and community.
• Have positively influenced students, faculty, the college, the community, or society through their efforts and accomplishments. 

Selection and Notification

Eligible nominations will be reviewed based on the criteria for the Levin Catalyst Award. All nominees will be notified after the selection process is complete. Submission of a nomination does not guarantee selection. Levin College may contact the nominator or nominee if additional information is needed.

Questions

For questions about eligibility or the nomination process, contact levincollege@csuohio.edu. 

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

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