Annual Leadership in Social Entrepreneurship Award and Lecture

As part of our efforts to promote entrepreneurial leadership in the social sector, each year CASE recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of social entrepreneurship. Honorees may be social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, researchers, writers, or academics whose work has had positive social impact by encouraging or demonstrating innovation and promoting effectiveness within the social sector. Each spring, CASE invites one honoree to Fuqua to deliver the Annual CASE Leadership in Social Entrepreneurship Lecture to an audience of students, faculty, administrators, and community leaders.

Goals
The goals of this program are three-fold:
• To recognize and encourage advancements in the field of social entrepreneurship
• To provide a forum for social entrepreneurship leaders to share their insights and experiences with Fuqua and Duke students, faculty, and staff
• To promote local social entrepreneurship by engaging Triangle Area nonprofit, philanthropic, business, and government leaders

Nominations
CASE accepts nominations for this award from students, faculty, and the CASE network of individuals interested in advancing the field of social entrepreneurship. Criteria for nominating and evaluating honorees include the following:
• Demonstrated contributions to advancing the field of social entrepreneurship through developing innovative approaches to social issues; promoting greater effectiveness and entrepreneurial leadership in the sector; or advancing knowledge and awareness of social entrepreneurship through research and writing.
• Recognized leader in the field as a social entrepreneur, philanthropist, researcher, writer, or academic
• Inspiring speaker who will appeal to CASE’s core audiences: Duke students, faculty, and administrators as well as Triangle community leaders

Nominations for the 2005 Leadership in Social Entrepreneurship Award and Lecture must be received no later than November 15, 2004. Download a nomination form.

Selection
CASE will review all nominations and develop a list of finalists who best meet the above criteria. A committee of CASE faculty and Social Impact Club student leaders will select the award winner each year.

Past Recipients

2004 Award Winner: Muhammad Yunus, Grameen Bank, Bangladesh, India
Watch the streaming video of Muhammad Yunus at Fuqua (RealPlayer required)

2003 Award Winner: Bill Strickland, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild and Bidwell Training Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Watch the streaming video of Bill Strickland at Fuqua (RealPlayer required)