About

The Good Trouble Honors, named in honor of our late Congressman John Lewis, recognizes leaders who are strengthening the social and economic wellbeing of people and places in Atlanta. Not just any leaders — but the ones willing to get into necessary, good trouble. The event is a celebration that uplifts their leadership and work.

Award Categories

Transparency Award

Information is power. This award is for an individual or organization that makes information more digestible and usable for residents and communities. They create understanding, tackle misinformation, and/or drive better decision .. See More

Community Engagement Award

The things built for us, without us, are not for us. This award is for an individual or organization who brings people together and mobilizes them toward participation and action. They are committed to community building, on-the-ground .. See More

Innovation in Government Award

Government is intended to reflect the needs and the voices of the people it represents. This award is for an individual or organization who is in a government or quasi-government agency that is improving the way people are engaged .. See More

Investing in Impact Award

Investing in community is worth the bet. This award is for an individual or organization who is investing capital, talent, and/or time to support and amplify the work of others–– including foundations, nonprofit support groups, .. See More

Good Trouble Honor: Legacy

This award is for a legacy leader with at least 15 years of experience who, in the spirit of the late Congressman John Lewis, is getting into “good, necessary trouble” through a full body of work. They are committed to fighting .. See More

Good Trouble Honor: Next Gen

Young people have been an essential part of all movements throughout history. This award is for a next generation leader (under the age of 30). This person demonstrates an early commitment to fighting for systems-level change — whether .. See More

Timeline

Here's an overview of the process.

Nominations Open

June 15, 2023

Nominations Close

June 29, 2023

Community Celebration

August 2023

Honorees Announced

September 2023

Good Trouble Honors Ceremony

December 2023

2022 Honorees

disABILITY LINK
disABILITY LINK
Championing Equity
Raising Expectations
Raising Expectations
Championing Equity
Natasha Harrison
Natasha Harrison
Championing Equity
Village Micro Fund
Village Micro Fund
Investing in Impact
Joey Womack
Joey Womack
Investing in Impact
DeKalb Together
DeKalb Together
Innovation in Government
Hope Wollensack
Hope Wollensack
Innovation in Government
GLAHR
GLAHR
Community Engagement

FAQs

Who is the Center for Civic Innovation?

The Center for Civic Innovation (CCI) is a community of over 250 community leaders, entrepreneurs, and movement builders committed to advancing the social and economic wellbeing of people and places in Atlanta. We provide coaching, capital, and convenings. Over the past nine years, we’ve supported the growth of over 100 community-led initiatives in Atlanta. Learn more at civicatlanta.org.

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