815 Innovation Awards Nomination Form

Please complete the form below  to nominate a Company, Organization or Employee or Teams of Employee(s) for an Innovation Award. Please be as specific as possible concerning the category & project that demonstrates the definition of innovation.

Nominee Details:

Nominator Details:

Evaluation Criteria:

Innovations may be demonstrated through the following way:

1.    The creation of a new product or enhancement/improvement of an existing product or program which results in improved customer satisfaction.

2.    The creation or improvement of a process which result in time savings, workflow enhancements, cost savings, revenue increases, improved service, or increased safety

3.    The creation of improvement of a program which results in better communities/neighborhoods and contributes to the quality of life in the 815 area.

Nominations will be evaluated based upon the following behaviors:

• Impact: : The awarded work will have contributed to Sales, Growth, Customer or Patient Satisfaction display a willingness to start an activity without having it assigned

• Creativity: The awarded work will be of an original nature or an original adaptation of existing work and will demonstrate a willingness to solve problems in original ways.

• Buy-In: The awarded work will have achieved “Buy-In” from customers, management or the general community and show promise to be a revolutionary change for the organization.

Award Categories

1.          Aerospace                                 

Recognizing advances in flight technology, aerospace engineering, and aviation safety that are shaping the future of air and space travel.

2.          Robotics & Automation

For innovations that enhance operational efficiency through advanced robotics, intelligent automation, or streamlined system integration.

3.          Manufacturing & Product Design

Honoring original, practical, and market-ready product solutions that demonstrate ingenuity in product design and advances in manufacturing processes

4.          Software & Innovative Technology

Celebrating digital breakthroughs—apps, platforms, or tech systems—that solve complex problems and drive innovation across industries.

5.          Healthcare 

Highlighting forward-thinking solutions that improve patient care and elevate health outcomes in medical settings.

6.          Education

Advancements that transform learning through innovative tools, programs, or systems that promote student accessibility, engagement, and achievement.

7.          Arts & Architectural Design  

Recognizing creative and visionary contributions in art, design, and architecture that enrich cultural experiences and elevate community spaces.

8.          Young Innovators      

For outstanding student-driven solutions that showcase creativity, technical excellence, and a passion for solving real-world challenges.

9.          John Lundin Community Impact Award 

For organizations whose innovative approaches significantly improve quality of life and promote meaningful progress within their communities.

Award Category Selection:

Nomination Summary:

Please submit a high resolution photo or image of your nominee