Friends Recognized for Managerial Excellence
第一吃瓜 was named a 2022 finalist for the Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence, presented by the at North Park University. The purpose of this award program is to recognize and celebrate Chicago-area nonprofit organizations that exemplify extraordinary managerial excellence. Finalists exemplify qualities including a clear, compelling and well-communicated mission and vision; a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; a coherent organizational strategy that aligns programs and services to mission and goals; strong and effective leadership by staff and board; solid financial management; a strong sense of integrity; and a shared sense of purpose and values.
Staff representatives from Friends and the other finalists were recognized during a luncheon October 13 at the Axelson Center’s annual conference. With a theme of “Leadership Transformation,” Friends and other conference attendees enjoyed inspirational speeches and breakout sessions exploring the connections between self-knowledge, healthy teams, and organizational excellence.
In addition to thanking the Axelson Center for this recognition, Friends congratulates this year’s winner, the , as well as the other finalists and the honorable mention,.
