Governor s Volunteer Awards The South Carolina Association for Volunteer Administration (SCAVA) and the Governor s Office are pleased to announce the 2016 Annual Governor s Volunteer Awards which will be held in September. We will notify you of the specific date at a later time. Everyone who volunteers in South Carolina is a hero and deserving of recognition. For many of our dedicated volunteers the simple act of being nominated for such a significant award is an honor in itself. Please take the time today to make the difference in the life of a volunteer. All nominees will receive a recognition letter on behalf of SCAVA and the Governor s office. Nine awards are awarded in the following categories: Community Leader Volunteer Direct Service Volunteer Volunteer Group Youth Individual Volunteer Volunteer Family Workplace Agency / Association Legacy Volunteer SCAVA Volunteer Administrator of the year AmeriCorps Member of the year (selected by the South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service) Awards will be presented by SCAVA at the Lace House in Columbia, followed by an awards luncheon. Award recipients and nominators will be informed 3 weeks before the awards ceremony. For more information and to nominate your volunteer, please contact jlovinggood@oconeesc.com. Completed nomination forms must be submitted electronically to jlovinggood@oconeesc.com and received no later than midnight, August 1, 2016. 1
Governor s Volunteer Awards Please read and follow the eligibility criteria and nomination instructions carefully. Incomplete or incorrectly completed forms will not be accepted. Please insure nomination form is complete so the nomination process is not delayed. This ensures fair treatment of all nominees and enables the selection committee to make a timely and fully-informed decision. Eligibility Criteria: Only South Carolina residents performing volunteer services or activities in South Carolina are eligible. Previous winners are not eligible for the same award two years consecutively. Nominees must have been active within the past twelve months in the category of service for which they are nominated. Nominees for the Legacy Volunteer must have served a minimum of fifteen years of continual service with one agency, with no more then a one-year absence from volunteering during that period. Nominees for the SCAVA Volunteer Administrator of the Year must be a member of SCAVA. All nominees must have served without financial gain, except for nominees in the category of Workplace Agency. The Selection Committee reserves the right to change a nominee s category; you will be informed of any changes. Self-nominations are accepted. Nomination Instructions: There is no limit to the number of individuals you nominate for each category; however, an individual may be nominated in only one category. Applications must be typed using only the electronic nomination form. The nomination may include only two (8 ½ x 11) pages of pertinent supplementary material such as news articles, brochures, or letters of recommendation. This must be in an electronic format and attached to the nomination e-mail. Nominations become the property of SCAVA and will not be returned. You will receive confirmation within a week of receiving your nomination. Completed nomination forms must be submitted electronically and received no later than midnight, August 1, 2016, to jlovinggood@oconeesc.com. The Selection Process: Professional volunteer administrators representing various areas of volunteerism from across our state will take part in the selection process. If a selection committee member works at the agency at which a nominee serves, he / she will be excluded from voting in that category. Questions? Contact Janice Lovinggood at 864-364-5703 or via e-mail jlovinggood@oconeesc.com. 2
Governor s Volunteer Awards NOMINEE CATEGORIES Community Leader Volunteer An individual who has provided broad and exceptional leadership to causes, programs and / or projects that address human needs. Direct Service Volunteer An individual who has excelled in providing direct one-on-one service to an individual, organization, or the community, demonstrating and performing with commitment and initiative. Volunteer Group A group that has been instrumental in designing or sponsoring a program or project to benefit an individual, organization, or the community, demonstrating and performing with commitment and initiative. Youth Individual Volunteer An individual age 19 or younger, which has excelled in service to an individual, organization, or the community, demonstrating and performing with commitment and initiative. The voluntary nature of the service is a critical factor. Volunteer Family A family who has provided broad and exceptional leadership to causes, programs and / or projects that address human needs. Workplace Agency / Association A corporation, business or trade association that has demonstrated commitment to the community by supporting volunteer activities. Legacy Volunteer An individual who has been involved as a volunteer with fifteen (15) years or longer of continual voluntary service and has excelled in service to an individual, organization or the community, demonstrating and performing with commitment and initiative. Service can be with either one or more agencies. SCAVA Volunteer Administrator of the Year An Individual who is involved in volunteer administration and demonstrates exemplary service to their community, SCAVA and its affiliates, the profession of volunteer administration, and their agency or organization. They must be a member of SCAVA. 3
Governor s Volunteer Awards 2016 Nomination Form Answer all questions in the spaces provided, following the eligibility requirements. NOMINEE Being nominated for (place an x beside one): Community Leader Volunteer Direct Service Volunteer Volunteer Group Youth Individual Volunteer Volunteer Family Workplace Agency / Association Legacy Volunteer SCAVA Volunteer Administrator AmeriCorps Member of the year Name of Individual or Group: Street Address: City: State: ZIP: Telephone: NOMINATOR Name: Agency/Organization: Street Address: City: State: ZIP: Telephone: E-mail Address: Electronic Signature: 4
Date of Submission: If your nominee is the award recipient, would you or someone from your organization like 2-3 minutes to provide a brief summary of your nomination before he / she is presented with the award certificate? Answer all questions in the spaces provided, following the eligibility requirements. NOMINATING STATEMENT 1. What was accomplished? (Program name, brief description of activities and their importance and impact) 2. Who has benefited from the program or activity? (i.e. State, community, organization or individual) 3. When did this service take place? (dates and length of service) 4. Where did this service take place? (i.e. community, workplace, agency, or individual s home) 5. Why or how is this person/group outstanding? (i.e. resourcefulness, adverse conditions, initiative, originality, leadership) 5