The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards

Only hours left to submit a nomination for the 2026 Leadership Awards! Nominations close today, March 14, at noon. Your nominee could be selected to receive a $350,000 grant and other support amplifying their work. Don’t hesitate: Nominate a changemaker in your community today. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gPMcJVd #IrvineAwards

Great News! To give you more time to help us celebrate inspiring leaders, we are extending the 2026 Leadership Awards nomination deadline to Friday, March 14 at noon. All nominees will still be contacted on March 14 to accept their nomination. Don’t miss your chance to nominate a changemaker in your community. Nominate today! Visit: https://lnkd.in/gPMcJVd #IrvineAwards

Great News! To give you more time to help us celebrate inspiring leaders, we are extending the 2026 Leadership Awards nomination deadline to Friday, March 14 at noon. All nominees will still be contacted on March 14 to accept their nomination. Don’t miss your chance to nominate a changemaker in your community. Nominate today! Visit: https://lnkd.in/gPMcJVd #IrvineAwards

One day left to nominate an inspiring leader who is making a real difference in their community! Don’t miss your chance to honor those who are shaping the future. Nominations close March 12 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. → https://lnkd.in/gPMcJVd #IrvineAwards

Thank you for celebrating the announcement of the 2025 Award Recipients with us! Here are some highlights from our February Awards reception. There are just two days left to nominate a leader for the 2026 Awards. If you know a leader driving change and making a positive impact in your community, don’t miss this opportunity to recognize their hard work. Submit your nomination today: https://lnkd.in/gPMcJVd ??: Chase Daley #IrvineAwards

Your voice can make a difference. Nominating a leader is now easier than ever. When you nominate, you'll answer three key questions: ?Why is the nominee’s work important for California? ?What about this leader or their work inspires you? ?How does the leader create opportunities for underserved communities? Submit your nomination today at: https://lnkd.in/gPMcJVd #irvineawards

Stacy L. Smith of Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has been recognized with a 2025 Leadership Award for her work in championing representation in entertainment through actionable research and advocacy. Learn more about her impactful work at: https://lnkd.in/gK3pvP2r #IrvineAwards

Help us honor Shantay Davies-Balch, CEO of BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center, on receiving a 2025 Leadership Award! After losing her mother to preventable breast cancer and enduring pre-term births despite taking every precaution, Shantay felt compelled to advocate for Black maternal health and community wellness. In 2021, she launched the Black Doula Network (BDN) to expand doula care among Black women by training new doulas – who provide support and guidance to mothers throughout the birthing process – and advocating for systemic changes. Shantay has developed a comprehensive, equity-centered curriculum and trained ten doulas to date, more than tripling the number of Black doulas serving Fresno County. “Every woman deserves culturally competent support during birth—because healthier mothers mean healthier communities.” – Shantay R. Davies-Balch Learn more about Shantay and BWPC at: https://lnkd.in/gdKMdFsM Art by Kelly Malka #IrvineAwards

Join us in celebrating Stacy L. Smith, Director and Founder of Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, for receiving a 2025 Leadership Award! Stacy has been a leading champion for representation in entertainment, using actionable research and advocacy to drive systemic change. Her work has influenced industry standards, including the creation of the Inclusion Rider and the 4% Challenge, initiatives focused on enhancing diversity in film. Stacy’s ongoing work with major entertainment companies ensures that underrepresented voices are not just acknowledged, but actively included in creating a more equitable and diverse industry. Learn more about Stacy's leadership and the impact she’s having on the entertainment industry: https://lnkd.in/gK3pvP2r #IrvineAwards

Time is almost up! Nominations for the 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards close March 12. If you know a leader or leadership pair driving transformative solutions for California, nominate them for a Leadership Award. They could receive a $350,000 grant and support amplifying their impact. Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/gPMcJVd #IrvineAwards