Community recognition
Community recognition is the acknowledgement by a community or social group of a notable achievement. It is often followed by awards and celebrations, such as the annual Phoenix, Arizona Community Recognition Awards and related breakfast.[1] The core of it is to bring attention to the contributions made to the community.
In The Forms of Capital (1986) Pierre Bourdieu distinguishes between three forms of capital: economic capital, cultural capital and social capital. He defines social capital as "the aggregate of the actual or potential resources which are linked to possession of a durable network of more or less institutionalized relationships of mutual acquaintance and recognition."[2] Thus, community recognition can be defined as a form of social capital.
Recognition by community members, whether by subordinates, peers or superiors, is also part of
References
- ^ "2006 Community Recognition Awards". Archived from the original on 2007-04-21. Retrieved 2007-01-16.
- ^ "The Forms of Capital". Archived from the original on 2002-11-18. Retrieved 2007-01-15.
- ^ "Origins of Motivation Theory". Retrieved 2007-01-15.