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Hobby Leadership Award

  • The Hobby School of Public Affairs Leadership Award will be granted to one former Hobby School intern and to one graduate of the Hobby School’s Certified Public Manager program each year. The recipients are determined by a committee of Hobby School representatives and advisory board members.  

The University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs Leadership Award honors its Hobby Fellows-AustinLeland Fellows-Washington, Harris Fellows and Civic Houston Intern Alumni who

  • Are distinguished in their profession and poised to accomplish more
  • Mentor others to help advance future leaders
  • Serve as a model of excellence in civic engagement
  • Committed to bettering the lives of others through public service

The University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs Leadership Award honors its Certified Public Manager Program Alumni who  

  • Are distinguished in their profession and poised to accomplish more
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills within their organization
  • Exemplify the Certified Public Manager Program’s professional standards including the use of best practices and management ethics
  • Committed to bettering the lives of others through public service

Application Details

The 2024 application deadline is Friday, October 4. Self-nominations are acceptable. To apply, please complete the nomination form.


     
Karla and Jason
2023 Leadership Award Recipients 
Jason Mangum & Karla Rodriguez

 

Year Certified Public Manager Alumni Leadership Award Recipient Hobby Fellow, Leland Fellow, CHIP Intern Alumni Leadership Award Recipient
2023 Jason Mangum Karla Rodriguez
2022 Markus Benoit Paige Powell
2021 Mary Davis
2020 Dylan Osborne
2019 Gareth Morgans Ja'Nae Winfield
2018 Junru Roland Paula Santamaria
2017 Kenith Adcox Sandy Reyes
2016 Diana Benitez Daria Awusah
2015 Michelle Graham Carla Hulsey
2014 Darren Chambers Alex Obregon