Ubora Nomination Form

The Swahili word ubora means “excellence.” The Ubora Award is presented by the African Hall Subcommittee to an African American adult who has demonstrated a commitment to the Greater Springfield area and exhibited excellence in the fields of community service, education, science, humanities or the arts.

Nominations open February 1, 2027.

Criteria

• The candidate must have demonstrated years of service or is currently making a significant contribution to the Greater Springfield area in the form of direct service to the community or through the example set by their accomplishments.
• The candidate must be of African descent.
• The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in the fields of volunteer service, education, science, humanities or the arts. This service must be beyond the regular responsibilities of the nominee’s job.
• The candidate must be a current or former resident of the Greater Springfield area.
• Nominations are not accepted posthumously.
• Only one nomination per potential honoree is needed.

Questions & Information: Call 413-314-6421 or email ubora@springfieldmuseums.org.