New York State Economic Development Council

James W. Griffin Rising Star Award Nomination

The NYSEDC James W. Griffin Rising Star Award will honor an individual age 40 and under who has made a significant contribution to the economic development profession in New York. Consideration will be given to quality of service and impact on New York’s economy. This influence could be across the state or within an individual community. Nominees must be a member of NYSEDC.
Each of the following criteria must be addressed:

Specific project involvement resulting in economic growth, including increased capital investment and employment for New York
Involvement with NYSEDC
Innovation in performing his or her job
Community / volunteerism within the community at large
Specific achievements that have had a direct positive impact on New York’s economy

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Organization *

Name of the James W. Griffin Rising Star Nominee *

Organization the nominee works for *

Nominee's title *

Years that the nominee has been working in economic development.

Please describe specific project involvement resulting in economic growth, including increased capital investment and employment for New York *

What is the nominee's involvement with NYSEDC? *

How has the nominee been innovative in performing their job? *

Please describe the nominee's community service / volunteerism within the community at large *

Please describe specific achievements by the nominee that have had a direct positive impact on New York’s economy

Headshot of the nominee (JPG preferred)

Nominee's bio

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