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Learn how to craft a standout awards application with tips on filling out the application, following directions, and maximizing your chances of success. Discover the benefits of public recognition, comp time, and gifts, while understanding the importance of judging criteria and nominee input. Don't miss out on the opportunity to get recognized for your hard work and achievements!
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Going for the Goal! How To Make Your Awards Application Stand Out! Epsilon Sigma Phi Alpha Zeta Chapter–Texas
Recognition is not always a plaque or certificate -Face-to-Face Thank You -Thank You Note -Public Recognition -An Honorary Title -Comp Time -Gifts
Main Topics To Be Covered -Nominator(s) -Nominee -Filling out the application
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 Direction Don’t Take It For Granted…Read Through the Instructions Again
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
Follow Direction Submit before the deadline
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
Who is the ideal recipient? Get as close to the ideal as possible
Ask For Help No one knows the person(s) being nominated better than themselves
Ask For Help Provide them with previous successes
Nominee Input Give them time and timeline for response
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
Language Used Avoid umbrella words like superior, and outstanding...the meaning is too broad
Language Used Words should be understood
Language Used Words should capture the essence of the nominee
Language Used Don’t exaggerate
Language Used Keep it interesting
Is It All Diamonds And Gold? Don’t waste space on the mundane
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).
Any Questions? If you need any assistance with your award applications for any association, please contact an ESP member in your district.