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The Rowan Rotary Club, joining hands with the Rowan County United Way, present awards each year for community volunteer service based on the Rotary International motto "Service Above Self." Each year these two organizations recognize youth for their service.

Winners and finalists will be announced and honored during an awards ceremony at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Keppel Auditorium located at Catawba College.

AWARDS

Three individuals and three organizations will be recognized in each division: elementary school level, middle school level and high school level. Student winners in each division will receive a medal and a check with one-half of the amount going to their school: First Place $500, Second Place $400, Third Place $200. Organizations that have tax-exempt status under section 501 (c)(3) are eligible for the following: First Place $500 contribution and a plaque, Second Place $100 contribution, Third Place $50 contribution. All nominees will receive a framed certificate for their service.

Click here for the Individual nomination form . A nominator can remain anonymous to the public, but must put their name on the form.

 

ELIGIBILITY

• Nominee(s) group volunteer organization must provide services for the community at large.
• Nominee(s) organization must qualify for a 501(c)(3) status to receive a contribution.
• Volunteer service must be performed without pay.
• Volunteer service must have been performed between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008.
• Nominees must be residents of Rowan County, but volunteer service may be inside or outside the county.

Rowan Rotary and Rowan County United Way Staff cannot judge. Members of the judging panel, the Chairperson of the panel or their families cannot be nominated.

SEND ALL ENTRIES TO: Dr. Jerry Chandler Rowan County United Way PO Box 5065 Salisbury, NC 28144-0088

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Jackie Harris 704-633-1802 Rowan County United Way

Click here for the Group nomination form.

 

 

 

NOMINATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS:

• Nomination must be filled out completely and legibly.
• Individuals or groups may nominate more than one candidate.
• A maximum of 3 attachments is allowed to accompany the nomination form (Example: two reference letters, one newspaper article, etc.).
• No videotapes, scrapbooks, photos or binders allowed (will not be given to judges nor returned).
• Judges may request additional information from nominee, nominators or agencies.
• Judges' decisions are final.
• Nomination and attachments become property of the Rowan Rotary and Rowan County United Way, and may be used in other awards.

HELPFUL TIPS:

• Be specific and concise when possible.
• Focus on one program that most exemplifies the nominee's service. Secondarily, describe the other volunteer work or leadership positions as they rank in importance.
• Assume judges know nothing about the nominee, the organization or community. Local judges may be unfamiliar with the organization, so tell the story as you would to a stranger.
• Well-written nominations score higher with judges. If necessary, ask for help from someone you know, who has excellent writing skills.
• Have another person proof nomination form for errors or omissions.
• Make sure all areas of nomination form are filled out properly.
• Nominations need to be submitted or postmarked no later than October 15, 2008.