Award Nomination Form

ALDE Award Nomination Form

Nominations due by November 2, 2009!

Part 1 - Nomination for:

Outstanding Executive
Virgil Anderson
Outstanding Chapter Leader
Spirit of Giving
Jay Bleeke

Part 2 - Nominee information:

Please provide complete contact information for the person you are nominating.

Name:*

Title:

Organization:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Part 3 - Nominator Information:

Please provide complete contact information for yourself.

Name:*

Title:

Organization:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Part 4 - References:

Please provide names and full contact information of two references who could speak in support of this nomination. Also, please contact the references and let them know that these letters need to be submitted by the nomination deadline. Two reference essays, in addition the the essay you submit, are required for a nomination to be considered.

Reference #1

Name:*

Title:

Organization:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Reference #2:

Name*

Title:

Organization:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Part 5: Essay
Please complete the essay questions below that pertain to each award and email responses to phyllisw@alde.org.
Outstanding Executive Award
1.	In what ways has the nominee demonstrated visionary leadership?
2.	How has the nominee demonstrated outstanding fundraising skills?
3.	How has the nominee effectively utilized, affirmed, and motivated his/her development staff and volunteers?
4.	In what ways has the nominee voiced or demonstrated an understanding of Christian stewardship as motivation for giving?
5.	How has this individual shown a commitment to the mission of the Lutheran Church?
Virgil Anderson Award and Jay Bleeke Award
1.	Explain your relationship to the nominee, including how long you have known this person and how this person has impacted you professionally and/or personally.
2.	If you work with the nominee, describe the nominee’s professional accomplishments with your organization, providing specific information relative to fundraising or public relations. How has the nominee had a significant impact on your organization?
3.	To the best of your knowledge, how has the nominee served ALDE, other professional organizations and the development profession?
4.	How has the nominee served the church and the community at- large?
5.	Why do you think the nominee should be selected to receive this award?
Outstanding Chapter Leader Award
1.	In what ways has the nominee exhibited committed leadership on behalf of his/her chapter?
2.	How has the nominee helped his/her chapter move ahead in its programs?
3.	In what ways has the nominee helped to expand the number of people involved in the chapter’s activities?
4.	How has the nominee demonstrated professionalism?
5.	How is the nominee a role model for his/her peers—especially those in his/her chapter?
Spirit of Giving Award
1.	In what ways has the person/family given generously encouraging others to do the same?
2.	In what ways has the person/family represented the true spirit of Christian stewardship?
3.	How has the person/family demonstrated selfless giving?
4.	How has the person/family demonstrated a commitment to service?
5.	How has this person/family shared his/her/their excitement for opportunities to participate in action for the common good?

Also send me a copy

*Required