| NOMINATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 30.
ONE Nomination Form ~ Three Awards!
UWGS AWARDS SELECTION PROCESS
Nominations may be submitted year round and will be reviewed twice a year. Review deadlines are June 30 and Nov. 30.
Submissions will remain active for one year.
A panel of community leaders and volunteers will review the nominations and make the award decisions.
By NOVEMBER 30, PLEASE FAX , EMAIL or RETURN NOMINATION FORM, and accompanying documents, TO:
AWARDS COMMITTEE
United Way of the Greater Seacoast
71 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
FAX: (603) 436-6349
Volunteer Action Center
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS
1. THE DOUGLAS H. ELDRIDGE MEMORIAL AWARD
This award has been established by the United Way of the Greater Seacoast Board of Directors to honor an outstanding Board or Staff member of a United Way of the Greater Seacoast Volunteer Action Center partner agency. The Eldridge Award is meant to recognize and encourage those strengths and qualities in others that made Mr. Eldridge a strong and effective leader at Lamprey Health Care and other local non-profit agencies.
This award is traditionally presented in September at the United Way of the Greater Seacoast Campaign Kick-off and Day of Caring breakfast.
To qualify as a nominee:
A candidate must be an active member of a United Way of the Greater Seacoast VAC Partner agency Board of Directors or on staff, within the UWGS service area.
The nominee's involvement must exemplify the qualities of dedication, commitment and caring so evident in Mr. Eldridge's own long and dedicated community service.
2. THE RICHARD S. LOCKHART MEMORIAL AWARD
This award was established by the United Way of the Greater Seacoast to recognize individuals who, like the late
Richard Lockhart, have made extraordinary contributions to improve the quality of life in our area. It may be
awarded to any area resident, regardless of affiliation, with formally organized human service groups.
This award is traditionally presented in January, at the United Way of the Greater Seacoast "Thank You" event,
closing that year's community campaign.
To qualify as a nominee:
A candidate must be an individual who has made outstanding human service contributions in Rockingham or Strafford Counties, or Kittery or Eliot, Maine.
The individual's actions and activities have demonstrated a desire to benefit the community without
concern for gain and recognition.
The individual's contributions to society may be personal and/or financial in nature.
3. THE SPIRIT OF THE SEACOAST VOLUNTEER AWARD
United Way of the Greater Seacoast and Federal Savings Bank are proud to recognize volunteers who make a difference in our community. Recipients will be honored with an award from the United Way of the Greater Seacoast and a $500 grant from Federal Savings Bank, to be donated to the local nonprofit of their choice.
This award is presented four times per year, in September, December, March, and June. All honorees will be recognized at a reception during National Volunteer Week in April.
To qualify as a nominee:
A candidate must be living or volunteering in Rockingham or Strafford counties NH or Eliot/Kittery, ME (within the United Way of the Greater Seacoast service area).
The individual or group has made a significant contribution to someone's life or to the improvement of his/her community through volunteerism.
"Spirit of the Seacoast" Award Categories
Youth - Recognizes the dedication of an individual under age 19.
Adult - Recognizes the dedication of an individual age 19 or older.
Group - Recognizes the dedication of a group of individuals, made up of youth, adults, or both.
UWGS Volunteer Action Center
AWARDS NOMINATION FORM
Please check the award(s) for which this nominee is being considered.
Eldridge Award Lockhart Award
Spirit of the Seacoast Award
Category: Youth Adult Group
NOMINEE INFORMATION
Date submitted:
Name:_________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Phone:________________________
Email____________________________________
Employer (If applicable):
NOMINATOR INFORMATION:
Name:__________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
Organization Affiliation:___________________________________________
Phone: ________________________
Email_______________________________
Relationship to Nominee:______________________________________________
Please list two additional individuals who have knowledge of the nominee and his/her volunteer activities:
Name:
Phone:
Relationship to nominee:
Name:
Phone:
Relationship to nominee:
Please describe the following, using no more than 2-3 pages. All information should be typewritten. In addition, you are encouraged to submit letters of support as part of this nomination.
1. Nominee's affiliations, activities (service on boards of directors, memberships in human service groups, etc.)
2. Nominee's Significant Achievements:
3. SUMMARY: Why does this individual deserve the award(s) for which he/she is being nominated?
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