Lynn Recognition Committee; Community Nomination Form
The Lynn Recognition Committee was established by Mayor Nicholson this year to recognize past and present Lynn leaders who are worthy of notable recognition for their achievements. In the spirit of running a transparent, inclusive, and efficient process that engages the community in making these decisions we want to hear from the community about candidates they feel meet the criteria established by this group. The group members are listed below. Please reach out to Faustina Cuevas if you have any questions, fcuevas@lynnma.gov

City’s Arts and Culture Planner, LaCrecia Thomson- Chair of Committee 
Item Publisher, Ted Grant
City Councilor, Buzzy Barton
City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Faustina Cuevas
Lynn Museum/LynnArts Executive Director, Doneeca Thurston
North Shore Juneteenth President, Nicole McClain
Human Rights Commission Chair, Audrey Jimenez
Prevent the Cycle President, Adriana Paz
Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development, Harry MacCabe
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Email *
What is your name? (optional)
The full name of the person you are nominating? *
Please list any titles, roles, or positions they have held in the community/ Lynn? *
Why are you nominating this person? *
[Description of Criteria Only] The Criteria below were put together by the committee to identify common shared goals about what an ideal candidate should embody. The next question will ask you what category(ies) does the candidate you are nominating embody. Please read the criteria carefully below.
Criteria #1: Impact
Community impact
Positive and significant impact community-wide
Best Lynn has to offer at anything of significance
Positively helpful
Has added to the city
Has attained positive community recognition in the greater area

Criteria #2: Local Leadership
Historical relevance
Lynn legacy
Lynn provenance
Changed public policy
Someone whose work continues
Public service
Is looked up to as a role model for the city

Criteria #3: Civic-Mindedness
Served as a bridge between community groups
Leader activist
Known as an advocate for civil and human rights

Criteria #4: Recognized Widely
Has reached significant statewide, national or international status
Has areas of excellence: sports, education, etc
Level of recognition (lesser known to widely known)

Criteria #5: Perseverance and Achievement Against the Odds
Resilience – achieved against the odds
Has overcome insurmountable odds to achieve breakthroughs (career, personal, community)
Has a compelling story

Criteria #6: Represents the Diversity of Lynn
Equitable representation
Unsung force that made change
Diversity of achievement
Represents a diverse population
Please check the criteria below that you feel the candidate meets. Please identify a minimum of two criteria. *
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Can you explain your choices and how they relate back to the candidate, please list specific examples if you have them. For example, if you chose that the candidate embodies civic mindedness, can you provide an example? *
If this person is alive, what is their contact information?
Anything else you wish to add about this candidate?
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