The deadline
Electronic nominations for the city's 2027 African American Trailblazer Service Awards must arrive by 5 p.m. Pacific on Friday, Oct. 16. The ceremony is scheduled for Jan. 28, 2027.
Who the awards recognize
The city describes the program as honoring Las Vegas Valley residents for civic engagement and community contributions. Categories cover business and economic advancement, activism and politics, education, emerging leadership, spiritual community work and a new arts-and-culture award.
How to prepare a nomination
The city's instructions prohibit self-nominations and limit each nominator to one person. Applicants must complete the nomination form; a biography alone does not replace it. The official announcement links the electronic submission form and provides category descriptions to help match the nominee's work.
Focus on the person's contribution
For a useful nomination, gather specific examples of the nominee's service before opening the form. That preparation can help explain why the person fits the selected category without relying on a title or job description alone.
Sources & further reading
- 2027 African American Trailblazer Service Awards · 2026-09-28
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