2026 Catalyst Award Nomination Form

The Catalyst Award is an annual award that honors the high level of achievement, service and leadership of an individual in the community. The award will be presented at the Growth Alliance’s annual dinner scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026. 

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General
Nominations may be made by an individual, a business, or an organization, and must be submitted to the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance by the end of day on Monday, February 9, 2026.

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Nomination Information
Please complete by typing the information requested below. Nominees are judged ONLY by the information and details provided in the application. Please be specific and thorough and utilize resources that are available to provide a total picture of past and present involvement. Give specific examples.

Identify ways the nominee has actively promoted the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and its goals to others. Include all past and present committees the nominee has served on.

How or in what ways has the nominee been active in Community Service?  Please include the following:

a. Local

b. County

c. State

d. National

e. Any other leadership and community involvement

List two exemplary examples of excellence your nominee has achieved or demonstrated in his/her business or profession:

Cite specific examples of how your nominee has exemplified community pride/spirit and encouraged, empowered or promoted others/organizations/events in our community.  

List what your nominee has done that would set him/her above and beyond other professionals of our area:

Why is your nominee the most deserving individual?  Share any other information you feel is valuable.