On Friday, February 26th, 2016, Broward County non-profit organizations will
be recognized by the community they serve for their tireless efforts and impact.
At the 6th Annual South Florida Community Care Network Non-Profit
Academy Awards hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and
presented by 2-1-1 Broward, the efforts of Broward County non-profits and
the accomplishments of non-profit leaders will be collectively recognized at the
Awards ceremony and luncheon.
2-1-1 Broward is now accepting nominations for outstanding individual and
organizational efforts in nine categories: Arts, Board Leader, Collaboration,
Collective Impact for Youth, Innovation, Lifetime Achievement, Non-Profit
Leader, Organization of the Year, and Rising Star. All 501(c)(3) organizations
are encouraged to submit an application.
Up to three finalists will be selected in each category by a panel of impartial
judges. Finalists will be revealed at the Broward Health VIP Announcement
Party on January 14, 2016. Winners of the awards will be revealed at the
Awards ceremony and luncheon. Winning individuals/organizations will
receive a $1,000 grant to their organization. Up to two finalists per
category will each receive a $500 grant to their organization. Finalists will
receive publicity and awareness for the mission of their organization through
event press, media materials, newsletters and social media coverage. Qualified
applicants not named as finalists will be entered for a chance to receive the
Publix Community Choice Award. If submitting for the Lifetime Achievement
Award, the organization will be eligible for the community choice award. The
community will select the winner of the Publix Community Choice Award by
voting online for their favorite organization. (Please note that grants awarded
for the collaboration category will be divided equally among the collaborating
organizations by the submitting agency.)
2-1-1 is the first call for help for Broward County residents and the gateway to
health and human services in our community. Last year, 2-1-1 Broward
connected nearly 101,000 Broward County callers with over 4,000 different
programs that were available to help them. Please be sure YOUR non-profit is
registered with 2-1-1 Broward. To do so, email
[email protected].
2015 Outstanding Non-Profit Organization Nomination Package
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Award Criteria & Nomination Instructions
Please visit www.211-broward.org to obtain nomination forms and instructions.
Nominations must be received by 5:00 pm on December 14, 2015 – Email
completed package to [email protected].
Finalists will be
announced at the Broward Health VIP Announcement Party to be held on
January 14, 2016. Each nominee will receive at least one ticket for the
organization to attend the invite only Broward Health VIP Announcement Party.
Winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony and luncheon on February
26th, 2016 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (visit www.211-broward for
non-profit ticket pricing).
All nominees must meet the following criteria:
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Individuals/organizations must have a physical presence in Broward
County and regularly deliver services to residents of Broward County.
Individuals/organizations may self-nominate or be nominated by others.
Organizations may be nominated in only one category.
Past winners cannot be nominated again in their winning category but
may be nominated in a different category.
Past winners of the Publix Community Choice Award will not be eligible
for this award.
We recommend that you if you are not already in our database, to
inquire about doing so by emailing [email protected] for more
information.
Application instructions and required attachments
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The cover page and all questions for the appropriate award category
must be completed in full.
Include a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3).
Please answer the questions fully but succinctly. Each question is
awarded 1-5 points.
The application may not exceed 2 pages (not including the information
form).
Convey your passion as you explain why your nominee/organization is
deserving of this honor.
Our panel of esteemed judges will score nominations based solely
on information provided in the nomination application package.
Please send your logo with your application in 300dpi jpeg format
If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Schuldiner at
[email protected] or 954.390.0493 ext. 244. You may also
contact our Nomination Liaison, Tony Beall, of Mister Nonprofit
Consultancy, at 754.281.8728 or [email protected].
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Lifetime Achievement Award
This award will honor an individual who has made exceptional contributions of at
least 20 years to the non-profit sector. Recipient will be chosen based on the following
criteria:
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How the individual’s leadership has impacted an issue or cause in the
community or furthered the work of their organization(s)
The impact of the individual’s dedication on those they serve
A reputation for professionalism and integrity in the community
Nominee Name:
Affiliated Organization:
Address:
City/State/ Zip:
Website:
Email:
Phone:
2013 Operating Budget:
Organization ID #:
Year of Incorporation:
Organization’s Mission:
Nominator Information:
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Phone:
Email:
Relationship to Nominee:
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In 3 pages or less, please share why this individual should receive the prestigious OK
Generators Lifetime Achievement Award. Below is an example of information you may
include in your essay submission.
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Explain how the nominee demonstrated leadership to impact a single issue, sector,
or the broader community for the past 20 years or more. Share ways the nominee
changed the face of this issue in the community.
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Explain how the nominee’s involvement furthered the work and impact of one or
more non-profit organizations.
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In what ways has the nominee
professionalism, and integrity?
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Summarize the impact of the individual’s dedication and service to residents of this
community.
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You may share the nominee’s single greatest achievement for the advancement of
the issue/cause they have worked to address or the benefit of the non-profit sector.
demonstrated
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