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HELPFUL TIPS FOR THOSE NOMINATING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE 2011 GOVERNOR’S AWARDS
FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Tips for Writing Effective Award Nominations
Helpful Tips
Electronic submission is strongly encouraged.
Take advantage of the resources provided to help common issues with electronic
submission.
Carefully review the criteria for the awards and select the most appropriate award.
Helpful Tips
Remember the judging committee is relying on your words and examples to “see” your nominee’s characteristics and involvement.
Speak openly and passionately!
Remember your audience does not knowanything about the nominee, thorough
explanations are key.
Helpful Tips
Answer all parts of each and every question completely to guarantee the judging
committee has all the information they need to know about
your nominee.
Cite specific examples – use vivid descriptions and then give a situation or
example that shows that supports your claim.
Helpful Tips
Your answers should be clear and easy to read.Avoid the use of too many pronouns and
run-on sentences.
Make sure to proofread your statements.Grammatical errors and misspelled words
diminish the worth of the nomination.
Helpful Tips
Rather than having multiple names on onenomination consider having each nominator
submit a separate nomination.
Avoid sweeping generalities and make everysentence count.
Successful nominations have enough detail to make the case for the nominee’s
achievement.
Helpful Tips
Include information about the nominee using
SMART:
Specific
Measurable
Achievements
Relevance
Time frame
Final Tips
Read all the directions carefully.
Write the nomination passionately, but provide as much specific information as possible.
Make sure to get the nomination to OFBCI by the deadline, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00
p.m. Central Time) on Friday, July 15, 2011.
Questions
For any additional questionsplease contact:Paula Whitlow
at(317) 234-4291
orpwhitlow@obfci.in.gov