Nominations Open for Linda & Jerry Vandeveer Impact Award for 2026
Nominations for the Linda & Jerry Vandeveer Impact Award for 2026 are being accepted until September 21 in Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne, IN, September 21, 2026 —
The process for nominating individuals for the Linda & Jerry Vandeveer Impact Award for 2026 is currently underway. The deadline for submitting nominations is September 21. The award ceremony and nomination acceptance are based in Fort Wayne.
The Linda & Jerry Vandeveer Impact Award recognizes significant contributions and achievements. Specific details regarding the criteria for selection, the scope of impact the award seeks to acknowledge, and the entities or organizations responsible for managing the nomination and selection process were not provided in the summary. Furthermore, the year for the September 21 deadline was not specified, although the award itself is designated for 2026.
The award is named in honor of Linda and Jerry Vandeveer. Further information about their background or the history of the award, beyond its name and the current nomination period, was not detailed in the available summary. This includes any past recipients, the typical timeline of the award’s cycle outside of the nomination deadline, or the specific nature of the “impact” being celebrated.
Organizations and individuals in Fort Wayne are encouraged to participate in the nomination process. The exact procedures for submitting a nomination, including any required forms, documentation, or submission methods, have not been specified. Interested parties are advised to seek out further details from the administering body, the specifics of which are also not detailed in the provided summary. The award aims to highlight commendable work in the community.
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