Altrusa Recognition

How to Win an Award

(four easy steps to success)

1. Understand the Award Criteria

Mamie L. Bass Service Letha H. Brown Literacy Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Edith DeBusk/Distinguished Club Sources of Information:

– Altrusa International Website http://www.altrusa.com/PDFList/Awards.asp

– President’s Notebook – Altrusa U Handout

2. When Planning, Use Judging Criteria

Provides Guidelines - Yellow Brick Road Incoming President – Study Activity Report Service Chair – Review Award Forms

– Selection– Implementation– Evaluation

Observe Significant Dates/Events

3. Involve Everyone

Aim for 100% Member Participation– Different Levels & Contributions

Define Target Audience– How Many People Benefit?

Measure Results/Success Keep Good Documentation

4. Nominate Your Best Projects

Odds are excellent Observe Deadlines – Usually 5/31 Follow the Format Rules Use Good Writer/Reviewers Non-Altrusan Judges

Not Just About Winning

$ Prizes Recognition Share Ideas Improve Quality of Projects Pat Yourself on the Back

BUT, WINNING IS GREAT!

Understand CriteriaWhen Planning, Use Judging CriteriaInvolve EveryoneNominate Your Great Achievements

U WIN!