Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow

2025 Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow

The Commission on the Status of Black Males (CSBM) Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow Award is given annually to two African American men and women, respectively from the following categories: high school and adult. The Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow Award is presented each year at the Black History Month Gala Celebration in February.

The CSBM recognizes the importance of highlighting the outstanding contributions made by young African American men and women in our community for their outstanding leadership, scholarship and involvement in making tangible, visible and meaningful contributions to the Bloomington community.

The 2025 deadline for nominations is Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 

Eligibility

All nominees for the Outstanding Black Male Leader of Tomorrow Award and the Outstanding Black Woman Leader of Tomorrow Award must have been a Monroe County resident for at least one year prior to nomination. 

For the high school-aged category, the nominee must: 
-Be an African American male or female enrolled in high school.
-Demonstrate outstanding leadership, scholarship, and/or have been personally involved in making tangible, visible, and meaningful contributions to the Bloomington community. 

For the adult category, the nominee must:
-Be an African American male or female no older than 30 years of age.
-Demonstrate outstanding leadership, scholarship, and/or have been personally or professionally involved in making tangible, visible, and meaningful contributions to the Bloomington community.