Nonprofit Leader of the Year Award
Sponsored by United Way of Hancock County

This award will be presented to a local executive or paid staff member of a nonprofit organization (with 501 (c) 3 status) providing services in Hancock County. The recipient will be selected by the Chamber of Commerce selection committee.

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Date Sumbitted

Section I: About the Nominee

Name of Nominee *

Current Nonprofit Organization

Nominee's Full Title

Address

City

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Number of Years in the nonprofit arena

Nominee's Work History

Nominee's Professional Accomplishments

Section III: Nomination Submitted By

Name / Company Name

Address

City

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Letters of Recommendation

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Criteria:

• The individual must exhibit a compelling vision for the future of his/her organization and the Hancock County community as a whole.
• The individual must showcase a positive image for his/her nonprofit organization while leading it to higher levels of success.
• The individual must demonstrate an ability to work collectively and collaboratively with other private, public and nonprofit organizations to address one or more needs in the community.
• The individual should be seen by his/her peers as a true leader in the community.
• The individual must be viewed as one who motivates and inspired the people around him/her to accomplish more than they would have otherwise.
• The individual should inspire a high level of commitment when taking on new initiatives.
• The individual should share responsibility, authority, information and credit when working toward a goal.
• The individual should communicate in a manner that is fair, straightforward, honorable and open.
• The individual should set a high standard of integrity by leading through example and maintaining high personal standards.

Additional criteria for the selection committee to consider:

• Number of years in a leadership position either with the organization or with similar organizations.
• An increase in fundraising support and/or an increase in services provided to consumers in Hancock County.
• An ability to showcase true positive outcomes, proving that the services provided are improving lives or conditions in a measurable way.
• Three letters of recommendation from peers should accompany this application.

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