We will be seeking nominations for members worth of the NPAworldwide Community Service Award for 2020.  Look for nominations to open on December 1 to December 31, 2020.
OVERVIEW
NPAworldwide is committed to recognizing members that are contributing to their local communities, volunteering, doing charitable activities, or impacting people in ways beyond their work in the network. Annually, the network will seek nominations of members to be recognized for contributions in service toward others. On years when the Board determines there are appropriate nominees, the Board will put these appropriate nominees forward for a vote by a selection committee.
OBJECTIVE
Our goal is to make visible the good work of members in the hopes of inspiring even greater contributions from the whole membership. Where possible and appropriate, the network would like to acknowledge, create awareness, perhaps support and offer a token contribution.
AWARD ELIGIBILITY
Current members in good standing, including Board Directors, Area Leaders and Practice Group Leaders and any other volunteer. Those nominated are not permitted to vote.
Nominated by a fellow member in good standing or self-nominated
For non-paid activities
Nominations will not carry over year to year
AWARD CRITERIA/SELECTION
The Board reserves the right to use any evaluation tools, information and resources available to assess the following major criteria. Other criteria may also be used to evaluate and differentiate the many great nominations made. The award is intended for non-paid activities of any current member in good standing from any location worldwide.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AUDIENCE OR COMMUNITY
IMPACT ON PEOPLE/RESULTS FOR COMMUNITY
LEGACY OR ENDURING DIFFERENCE MADE
TIME INVESTED/SIGNIFICANCE OF SACRIFICE
The Board will select a collection of appropriate nominees, which may be less than all those nominated, to be put in front of a selection committee made up of Board Directors, Area Leaders and/or Practice Group Leaders. The nominee with the most votes will be awarded.
AWARD SCHEDULE
Nominees will be sought Annually from December 1 to December 31. No nominations will be accepted after the close of nominations. If an award is to be made for the year, the awarded member will be announced by the end of February.
WINNER IS AWARDED (PREFERABLY AT THE ANNUAL MEETING IF IN ATTENDANCE)
1. An Award Plaque
2. US$1,000 Contribution to the charity/organization that was the target of the nominee’s effort.