New Detroit Inc., the nation’s first racial justice coalition that works toward racial equity and dismantling systemic racism, has announced it is accepting nominations for its inaugural “Just Lead: Advancing Racial Equity 2024 Leadership Awards.” Just Lead is New Detroit’s annual leadership conference that celebrates and informs leaders in racial equity. The awards are open to leaders in Michigan with an emphasis on impact in Southeast Michigan.
New Detroit will choose one recipient from the following categories:
•Lifetime Achievement: With this award, we celebrate a leader whose lifetime efforts have made a lasting impact on advancing racial equity.
•Young Leader (up to age 30): This award recognizes a young leader who has demonstrated leadership in advancing racial justice in their communities, schools, workplaces or other institutions.
•Just Lead Racial Equity in Leadership: This award will be given to an individual in a leadership role in business, municipal or nonprofit organizations who has made an impact towards racial equity.
•Just Care® Racial Equity in Healthcare: This award will recognize an individual or organization that has demonstrated commitment to correcting health disparities within minority populations.
•Just Place® Racial Equity in Public Space: With this award, we celebrate an individual or organization that has demonstrated significant leadership and impact for ensuring our public spaces are vibrant, welcoming and accessible for all
New Detroit will recognize five leaders from the above categories at its annual Just Lead Conference on October 17, 2024 at a luncheon at the Icon, Detroit. The awardees will also participate in a fireside chat with New Detroit’s CEO, Michael Rafferty at the Conference.
