Hobby Leadership Award
The Hobby School of Public Affairs Leadership Award will be granted to one former Hobby School intern and to one graduate of the Hobby School’s Certified Public Manager program each year. The recipients are determined by a committee of Hobby School representatives and advisory board members.
The University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs Leadership Award honors its Hobby Fellows-Austin, Leland Fellows-Washington, Harris Fellows and Civic Houston Intern Alumni who
- Are distinguished in their profession and poised to accomplish more
- Mentor others to help advance future leaders
- Serve as a model of excellence in civic engagement
- Committed to bettering the lives of others through public service
The University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs Leadership Award honors its Certified Public Manager Program Alumni who
- Are distinguished in their profession and poised to accomplish more
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills within their organization
- Exemplify the Certified Public Manager Program’s professional standards including the use of best practices and management ethics
- Committed to bettering the lives of others through public service
Self-nominations are acceptable. The 2023 application deadline TBD. Here is the nomination form.
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2021 Leadership Award Recipient
Mary Davis
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Intern Alumni Leadership Award Recipient
Year | Certified Public Manager Alumni Leadership Award Recipient | Hobby Fellow, Leland Fellow, CHIP Intern Alumni Leadership Award Recipient |
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2020 | Dylan Osborne | |
2019 | Gareth Morgans | Ja'Nae Winfield |
2018 | Junru Roland | Paula Santamaria |
2017 | Kenith Adcox | Sandy Reyes |
2016 | Diana Benitez | Daria Awusah |
2015 | Michelle Graham | Carla Hulsey |
2014 | Darren Chambers | Alex Obregon |