Overview
The Crystal Awards honor individuals, businesses and community groups that have made an outstanding contribution to community life in East Lansing. Crystal Award recipients are dedicated to enhancing the East Lansing community. They demonstrate a passion and commitment to creating a healthy and vibrant community and serve as an inspiration to others.
Guiding Selection Criteria
Awards will be given in two categories, including community and business. Recipients must possess some of the following attributes and ideals:
dedicates a significant amount of volunteer time to projects/programs
demonstrates a passion and commitment to creating a healthy and vibrant community in East Lansing
diversifies the economic base of East Lansing
enhances the character and vision of the community
exemplifies exceptional commitment, service, creativity, cooperation, innovation or leadership
exemplifies the spirit of a good citizen or business
goes above and beyond the scope of their role to enhance and/or support East Lansing
has initiated a new service or program in East Lansing
inspires others to engage in community service
makes a significant contribution to a project, program or ongoing activity that has impacted the quality of life in East Lansing
provides leadership and/or opportunities for collaboration
serves as a role model
serves a vital role that is not otherwise fulfilled in the community