The Alice A. Walker Award honors a member of Cortland County whose volunteer leadership demonstrates the following: a commitment to community service, an independent spirit and outlook, a clear sense of justice, and an ability to focus on an area of need in the community. 

We hope to inspire future generations to be active, informed citizens and look forward to many more years of serving our community. 

Nominations should include the name, address, phone number, and email address of both the candidate and the nominator. The nomination should include the candidate’s background, current activities, and other pertinent information, as well as the reason for the nomination especially how the nominee exemplifies the qualities of Alice A. Walker. 

Click here for a nomination form.  Please email completed forms to lwvcortland@gmail.com or mail to LWV Cortland County, P.O. Box 22, Cortland, NY 13045.  Application Deadline is May 2. 

The awardee will be the League’s guest and receive the award at the League’s Annual Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Contact Information: Sheila Cohen (607) 345-0354 or Kim Cameron (315) 427-8291 for more information.