Individual 

Awarded to an individual who embodies the concept of regional citizenship and fosters regional cooperation.                                                                               
2002 Recipient: Smedes York, President, York Properties                             
Smedes York, a past councilman and mayor of Raleigh, has been a vocal supporter of regionalism for many years.  Among his many regional efforts include: Research Triangle Regional Partnership, Greater Triangle Regional Council, Triangle United Way, Research Triangle Foundation, Triangle Land Conservancy and Regional Transportation Alliance. 

Elected Official

Awarded to a local elected official(s) who has consistently transcended jurisdictional lines for the advancement of the Triangle.                                                            
2002 Recipients: Mayor Bill Bell, City of Durham and Mayor Glen Lang, Town of Cary                                                                                                  
Mayor Glen Lang of Cary and Mayor Bill Bell of Durham were selected for their efforts to cross jurisdictional lines in order to better the region and their own cities, by working cooperatively to share resources.  A key accomplishment in the last year was the courting of USA Baseball. By promoting the area as a region, the mayors were able to compete with larger areas and ultimately be chosen for the organization’s new headquarters.  

Organization

Awarded to an organization that has developed an innovative regional program to address a pressing regional issue, or that has consistently provided outstanding support and leadership on regional issues.                                                           
2002 Recipient: Triangle Land Conservancy                                                 
The Triangle Land Conservancy, created in 1983, has worked to create a regional network of open space and natural areas across the Triangle region.  By collaborating with elected officials, municipalities, corporations and other nonprofits across a six-county area, the Conservancy has worked diligently to protect space in order to preserve natural resources in the Triangle.  

Partnership

Awarded to a group of individuals or organizations that has created a successful partnership to address regional issues.                                                                              
2002 Recipient:  The Regional Transportation Alliance                                
The Regional Transportation Alliance, a private non profit organization, was created by business and community leaders to identify and implement a regional mobility solution.  The Alliance evolved from groundwork laid by the Chambers of Commerce in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary.  These organizations recognized that, without a viable transportation infrastructure in place, the future of the Research Triangle region’s economy and quality of life is endangered.