2020 Ricanne Hadrian Award

The Ricanne Hadrian Award is presented to a CDC project manager or organizer who meaningfully engages local residents in building economically and racially just communities.

Ricanne Hadrian was MACDC's Deputy Director for housing and community reinvestment until her death in 1996. She was a staunch champion of community organizing and designed the community organizing initiative, RHICO, named in her honor.


We are looking for nominees who:

  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Community Economic Development field;

  • Demonstrate a commitment to the vision and corevalues embraced by MACDC and its members;

  • Make a substantial contribution to both the field and the community;

  • Bring innovation to their job;

  • Involve the community in decision-making and priority-setting;

  • Enhance the “sense of community”; and/or

  • Serve as mentor to others.

Please submit this form, the nominee narrative, and other supporting materials by October 1, 2020. 


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You may attach letters of support and documents to demonstrate the applicant’s accomplishments.