New York State Economic Development Council

Nominate the Linda J. Hill Women's Leadership Awardee for 2026

The NYSEDC Women's Leadership and Diversity Council will select an individual to receive the Linda J. Hill Women's Leadership Award each year. This award is given to an individual who has chosen a career as an economic development professional and is a tireless champion for the projects they work on and the community they serve. This individual stands out for their selfless commitment to supporting their peers personally and professionally through mentorship and professional support. Like Linda J. Hill, this individual has a "can do" attitude, is universally respected and admired, but always carries themselves with confidence and humility. Nominations should include the following criteria:

Outstanding performance in public or private sector related to economic development.
Distinguished service to one’s community by providing leadership in stimulating economic development.
Demonstrated interest in assisting colleagues within the economic development profession.
Distinction in providing leadership with navigating challenges faced by the economic development community.
Testimonials from at least 2 colleagues that have been mentored by the candidate.

Submit nominations no later than Friday, April 10, 2026. Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting Awards Banquet on May 20, 2026.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Name of nominee *

Organization where the nominee is employed *

Years working in the field of economic development

Please describe the nominee's outstanding performance in public or private sector related to economic development. *

Please describe the nominee's distinguished service to one’s community by providing leadership in stimulating economic development. *

Please describe the nominee's demonstrated interest in assisting colleagues within the economic development profession. *

Please describe the nominee's distinction in providing leadership with navigating challenges faced by the economic development community. *

Please provide testimonials from at least 2 colleagues that have been mentored by the nominee. *

Please provide nominee's headshot (JPG preferred)

Please provide the nominee's bio

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Women's Leadership Award Nomination Form for 2026