Going for the Goal!How To Make Your Awards Application
Stand Out!
Epsilon Sigma Phi
Alpha Zeta Chapter–Texas
Recognition is not always a plaqueor certificate
-Face-to-Face Thank You-Thank You Note-Public Recognition-An Honorary Title-Comp Time-Gifts
You Have Earned It!
• You have done the work• It is worthy of attention • Knowing about your program will help others if
it is incorporated into theirs• Focus on the facts, exploit the differences• Don’t bore the award nomination reader
What Does It Take
• Find those special someones
• Among your associates are people who enjoy working on getting others recognized
There Are Some Benefits• Some Award Committee members are
appointed; want someone in charge• Learn about successful programs• Opportunity to learn wording
techniques• Member of a team that gets other co-workers recognized
Follow Directions
• Should be mechanically correct,–If it says one inch margin, then one inch it
is–If it says Arial font, then use that font–Use the correct size font–Don’t exceed the word limit –Check spelling and grammar
Judging Criteria
• If known, use to organize your nomination
• Should indicate what is important
• Follow the score sheet outline
• Maximize your score
• Don’t leave any points unclaimed
Letters of Support• Give them time and timeline for response• If you need 3 letters, arrange for 5• Let them know the focus on nomination• Send an example letter• Opportunity to pull usable quotes for the
application• Keep a copy for your files
My Preference
• Eye appeal
• Balance of white space
• Prefer a good quality picture
• Self explanatory
• No spelling errors
• Impressive
• Positive support statement(s)
Prepare In Advance
• Know the deadline and plan for it
• Summarize and compile the information
• Let the grammar expert have a
shot at it
• Ask someone else to read over the completed application
Spread it Around
• Look at other association award applications to adapt to fit
• You may have to add just a few
parts to complete another application
• Keep your copies • Look at past winning applications
• Don’t forget to thank everyone who helped (like the turtle on top of the post…it didn’t get there by itself).