Criteria and Eligibility
Criteria and Eligibility
The Baker School Board of Directors will annually select the Baker Award for Public Service recipient from a pool of nominated individuals. Eligible candidates must be early-career professionals under 40 who exemplify a commitment to and track record of public problem solving – whether as elected officials or in other public service roles. Selection criteria include:
- Demonstrated ability to find common ground and advance solutions to our most difficult challenges
- A commitment to working through America’s democratic institutions to institute change
- Respect for diverse perspectives and a commitment to civil discourse
Examples of acts that the award honors include sponsoring a bill that passes with bipartisan support, solving a contentious issue through a city ordinance, acting with political courage, or leading an investigation that demonstrates integrity and leads to reform.
