2010 Young Volunteer Award
Women in Development of Greater Boston
Purpose
The Women in Development of Greater Boston Young Volunteer Award recognizes and celebrates the contributions of young middle-school-aged youth, male or female, who make a difference by contributing time, energy, and talent to advance the spirit of volunteerism in the greater community. The goals of the award are to:
- recognize a young leader who inspires community service
- highlight a model of volunteer service for future generations
- applaud the vital contributions made by young volunteers that advance the mission of a nonprofit organization
Nomination Form
To nominate an individual for our award, please submit the Young
Volunteer Nomination Form
Nomination Criteria
The nominee(s) must meet all of the following criteria:
- Demonstrate personal leadership to advance, create, promote, or inspire the program and/or projects of the organization served
- Mobilize others to participate in the organization or specific project
- Commit to an extraordinary length of service and devotion to the organization
Eligibility
An individual, male or female, or group of individuals nominated must:
- Be between the ages of 12 and 18
- Currently work, volunteer and reside in Massachusetts
- Not be employed by the nonprofit organization s/he serves
- Conduct the volunteer and community service work with no or minimal help from her/his parents, teachers or nonprofit or community leaders
Nomination Process and Selection
- Nomination Deadline is Friday, April 30, 2010
- Parents/relatives cannot nominate their child/relative or serve as a reference; self-nominations will not be accepted
- Previous nominees may be re-nominated with updated information
- Members of WID and nonprofit organization staff members or leadership (including board members, executive directors, department heads, principals and heads of schools) can submit nomination forms electronically, by US mail or by fax to:
WID Young Volunteer Award
5 Wilson Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
Phone: 617-489-6777
Fax: 617-977-9187
Email: widgb@widgb.org
- The WID Awards committee will review nominees and make a recommendation of the recipient(s) to the WID Board for approval.
Mission of Women in Development of Greater Boston (WIDGB)
Women in Development of Greater Boston (WIDGB) is a nonprofit professional association of almost 1,000 members whose mission is to promote and support the advancement of women in the development profession and the importance of philanthropy. Today it is one of the largest organizations of advancement professionals in Massachusetts. WIDGB offers a variety of programs, services and opportunities for volunteer involvement.
Nomination Form
To nominate an individual for our award, please submit the Young
Volunteer Nomination Form
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