The Philadelphia Reentry Coalition is inviting nominations for our third annual awards, which will recognize people and/or organizations in different categories, and be presented during Reentry Month in June.

PLEASE NOTE:
- Nominees must be living/working in the Philadelphia area.
- Please submit one form for each nomination you want to submit; you can submit as many nominations as you would like.
- Some awards are for individuals, some are for individuals or organizations or partnerships.
- Nominations are due May 12th, 2023.
- YOU MAY NOT NOMINATE YOURSELF OR YOUR ORGANIZATION

Reentry Star of the Year Award:
This award recognizes a formerly incarcerated individual who within the past 5 years has reintegrated into the community and is an example of successful reentry by working towards the goals they set for themselves (such as finding and/or maintaining employment or taking steps towards a specific career path), and making contributions to family, kin, neighbors, and/or the community at large.

Rising Leader of the Year Award:
This award recognizes an individual who has returned to the community from incarceration within the last 5 years, who is affecting change in policy or excelling in a leadership role in the area of criminal justice reform.

Reentry Organization/ Partnership of the Year Award:
This award recognizes an organization or partnership that is led by people with lived experience, that helps create a network of support for people who have been incarcerated.

Outstanding Leadership and Accomplishment Award:
This award recognizes an individual who returned to the community from incarceration at least 5 years ago, who has affected change in policy or excelled in a leadership role in the area of criminal justice reform.

Ally of the Year Award:
This award recognizes an individual or organization that exemplifies allyship by using their position and/or influence to help create opportunities for people with lived experience, and/or exceeded expectations in the area of reentry by being innovative, resourceful, and a positive role model.  (Lived experience is not required).