SCI Rising Idealist
The SCI Idealist Award honors individuals who exemplify the mission of our organization.
By honoring these individuals and lifting up their work, we aim to inspire others to follow the lead of our growing list of SCI Idealist Honorees, who engage their social capital to address some of the most pressing needs in our communities.
When looking at the nominees for our SCI Idealists, we found there were a few that met our description of an SCI Idealist, even though they are quite early in their careers. We created the SCI Rising Idealist to create an opportunity to celebrate an outstanding young leader each year. While we know that there is not one SCI Idealist who is finished making an impact, the SCI Rising Idealist is just getting started.
As an SCI AmeriCorps Alum, we have had our eye on Jean Dolin as he makes his mark as a leader in Boston. His drive and ability to bring people together made him the perfect candidate for the inaugural award in 2024. Now, we are excited to continue to recognize Rising Idealists, and are asking for help from our community in naming next year’s Honoree!
Nomination Deadline is March 14, 2025
The SCI Rising Idealist is an emerging leader in Greater Boston who:
- who prioritizes authentic relationship building in their communities
- has played a leadership role in one or more community initiatives bringing people together and building bridges in order to create thriving, inclusive communities
- has not yet received significant recognition for their efforts
- has shown commitment to SCI values
There is no age requirement for the SCI Rising Idealist Nomination, however, we anticipate the SCI Rising Idealist will be early in their career/community work.