SUCCESSFUL AWARD STRATEGIES: Connecting Theory, Science & Art
to Obtain External Recognition of Volunteer Excellence Kristine Poelzer, Hennepin County Volunteer and Community Partnership
Program, Minnesota; Elizabeth Ellis, Bolder Options, Minnesota Session Description: This session will discuss the theory behind
volunteer recognition awards, the science and art of writing nominations
and award programs available. Examples of nominations that have won
(and haven’t) will be used. Session contains lecture, individual
work and group discussions. Come prepared to nominate a volunteer
for an award. Learning Objectives: Level: All
Friday, October 11, 2002, 4:00 – 5:30
p.m.
1. Learn the theory of external volunteer
award programs. Awards are an important way to provide recognition
to your stellar volunteers. Not only are awards a good way to
recognize special volunteers, but they bring positive attention to your
program and increase visibility to help with volunteer recruitment and
retention.
2. Learn about the various award programs that are
available nationally, their deadlines/timelines, nomination and contact
information. How to search for award programs in the participants
home and state will be covered.
3. Learn techniques for writing a
good nomination
4. Complete a "mock" volunteer award application,
getting them started in nominating a volunteer.
5. Participate in
small group discussions regarding the nominations they write, getting
feedback from others in the session. Learn the value of creating a
press release for the nominated volunteer, whether they win the award or
not.
Conference Theme(s): Balance, Community,
Opportunity, Reflection