OLAA 2016 SUMMIT
STRONGER TOGETHER / FUERZA UNIDA
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Portland State University • Portland, Oregon
OLAA Líderes Award Nomination Form
Please note: Individuals currently serving as OLAA Summit Committee Members and Board members are
ineligible to receive this award within their year of service. Nomination deadline is Friday, August 12,
2016.
Nomination Checklist:
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Before you send your nomination, verify that the nominee’s name is spelled correctly. Confirm
this is the way the nominee prefers use of their name for print and publicity.
Nominees must be available to attend the summit on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Portland,
Oregon at Portland State University.
Please include a 300-800 word nomination statement describing why the individual should be
considered for the award.
Nomination Statement:
OLAA is proud to announce that our 2016 awards will recognize three (3) exemplary individuals that
have contributed to the growth, innovation, impact, and results of our Latino community. These awards
are given to persons that exemplify excellence and engage their communities in sustainable change.
Individuals may nominate themselves, be nominated by another individual, organization, group of
organizations, or key community leader(s). Note that previous award winners are not eligible for the
same award.
In 300-800 words describe how the nominee has demonstrated leadership to advance the Latino
community. Begin with a short opening paragraph that describes the nominee’s current responsibilities.
Since the review board may or may not know the intricacies of your nominee’s work, it is important to
include all pertinent information in a readable format. It is helpful if your statement is detailed, focused,
organized and includes specific examples.
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The 2016 OLAA Awards are selected and awarded by the OLAA Board of Directors. Award winners will
be notified in advance and recognized through a formal presentation at the summit. Nomination
deadline is Friday, August 12, 2016. Please email completed nominations to: [email protected] with
the subject line: “2016 OLAA Líderes Award Nomination”
Categories:
Gloria Wiggins Award
Named after Colombia native Gloria Wiggins, who served the Latino Community for over a decade, until
she lost her battle with cancer in December 2011. Gloria began her work at Catholic Charities El
Programa Hispano in 2000 as the Educational Service Coordinator, she soon became the Division
Manager of El Programa Hispano in 2002. Under Gloria's leadership, El Programa Hispano developed as
a primary social service provider for the Latino community mainly in Gresham.
Gloria was also a founding member of the Coalition of Communities of Color, sat on many advisory
committees and was present to advocate for the Latino community whenever needed. The Multnomah
County Citizen's Involvement Committee honored Gloria with the Gladys McCoy Award for lifetime
volunteer achievement 2010 and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presented her with the Latino
Community Service Award in 2011.
Gloria always made time to listen and offer advice and support to community members. She never
forgot why she was advocating or lost sight of the real reasons behind her social justice work. Gloria's
spirit lives through the programs she helped build, the staff she mentored and the community she
supported.
The winner of the Gloria Wiggins Award will exemplify these traits, and have made an extraordinary
contribution to the Latino community.
Ally for Excellence Award
The Latino Ally for Excellence Award was established in 2014 to recognize an individual who has made
significant contributions to the advancement and expanding the diversity in leadership positions
throughout the different levels of government in our State, past and present. A true leader that
recognizes the Latino abilities, contributions and leadership deserves our recognition and respect.
Criteria:
● Evidence that this individual has committed to, and seen results in, ensuring diversity in the
different levels of government.
● Evidence of implementing innovative policies and practices that have directly contributed to
high levels of diversity and inclusion in our State.
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Evidence that this individual is a champion of diversity and inclusion and is contributing to the
broader conversations about said subject matter in the community.
Youth Award
New to the Summit this year, the Youth Award will recognize and honor a youth (up to 24 years of age)
who has played major role(s) in inspiring young people and adults to realize their individual and
collective power to create social justice through activism and leadership, demonstrated commitment to
self-determined social change and engaged people in transforming social structures that perpetuate
injustice, poverty and threaten family life and community well-being.
Criteria:
● Creating, organizing, and implementing a significant, effective, and inspiring social justice or
change project or campaign conducted thru volunteerism or employment.
● Applying a fresh or best community practice to a relevant community challenge or barrier that
can be used as a model for other communities.
● Achievement in the applicant’s discipline, character, involvement in community, and/or ability
to overcome adversity.
● Evidence that they have excelled in the classroom (if applicable) and in the community.
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Please provide the following information about you:
Full Name:
Company/Organization:
Email address:
Phone Number:
Please provide the following information about the nominee:
Full Name:
Company/Organization:
Email address:
Phone Number:
I have obtained permission from the nominee to nominate them:
YES
Please select which category you would like the nominee to be considered for:
GLORIA WIGGINS
ALLY FOR EXCELLENCE
YOUTH
Why should this person be selected for this award (300-800 words)?
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NO