Community Service Award
Manufacturers and Suppliers Council (MSC)
Introduction
The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding businesses or individuals engaged in voluntary community service for the benefit of a resident, a local housing authority, a community development agency, or other entity involved in providing low-income housing or serving that population. Typically, the service would be through the donation of money, goods, services, manpower, or mentoring.
The Award was established in 2002 by the Executive Board of the MSC, an organization of NAHRO agency members that supply goods and services to the low- and moderate-income housing and community development industry. NAHRO, established in l933, is a professional membership organization of more than 23,000 housing and community development agencies and professionals throughout the United States whose mission is to provide affordable housing and safe viable communities that enhance the quality of life for all Americans, especially those of low- and moderate-income.
Evaluation Period
To be eligible for the award, the community service activity must have taken place during the preceding three calendar years.
Eligibility
NAHRO Manufacturers and Suppliers Council agency members or individuals who work for companies that are MSC members. The Company must be a MSC member at the time of entry and remain a member until the award is presented. There may be only one submission per MSC company per year. You may not receive a second award for the continuation of the same service that was already presented an award.
Criteria
Certificates for Notable Community Service are given to MSC Companies/individuals who have made a significant Community Service contribution. Additional recognition may be given to those who have distinguished themselves by making an extraordinary contribution. Entries are judged on their own merit according to the following criteria:
v Results: What was done, when, where? What was the level of effort/donation? What was accomplished as a result? How did the Community Service meet a specific community need?
v Innovation: Did the Activity reflect an innovative or unique approach to solving problem or need?
v Ongoing Involvement: Is there an ongoing commitment to continue (or a history of) the voluntary community service? For how long? Could this program be used as a model by another company in a different locale?
v
Role of
MSC Company/Individual: Was the
level for the size of the company above what would normally be expected by
other companies in the private sector?
Submission
Requirements (Entire submission should
be no more than 4 pages plus the endorsement letter(s). Address each of the categories below by
number.
1. Brief Description of the Community Service. 100 words
2. Brief summary of company. 25 words
3. Who was served? Discuss the impact of community service activity on an individual or agency in the public housing or community development community.
4.
Results: What was done? Specific results. Description of community service
activity. Include information on how and
when the activity began. How long it
continued, as well as plans or commitments for the future. Who was involved. Why
is award worthy?
5. Role of the MSC member. How much was donated in terms of cash, materials, time, etc. How many people were involved, etc.
6.
Include an endorsement letter from
beneficiary.
Award Timeline
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Nominations must be postmarked at NAHRO
headquarters by
¨ Recipients will be notified in September 2009.
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Presentation
of Award:
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For the Notable Entries, a framed certificates
will be sent in September so they can be displayed in the Exhibit Hall and
noted in the Conference Program at the National Conference and Exhibition.
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Any Awards for Distinguished Service will be
plaques similar to the Awards of Excellence and be given in person at the
opening general session at the National Conference and Exhibition.
Nomination Form Guidelines
¨ Complete the Nomination Cover Page.
¨ Submit all documents identified in Submission Requirements.
¨ Send ten paper copies of your nomination, including cover page, to the address below.
¨
Closing
Date: Nominations must be postmarked
by
Mail to: NAHRO MSC Community Service Award
Attn:
Questions: Contact,
NAHRO Manufacturers and Suppliers Council Community Service Award
Nomination Cover Sheet
Organization_________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________________ State______ Zip _______________
Nominator/Contact____________________________________________________________
Title _______________________________________________________________________
Address (if different from above) ________________________________________________
City__________________________________ State ______ Zip ______________________
Telephone_____________________________ FAX _______________________________
E-Mail________________________________________________
Name of Nominee (if award is to an individual in the company) __________________________________________________________________________
Title_______________________________________________________________
Size of Business – Check Category of Gross Receipts [ ] Less than $250,000
[ ] $250,000-$1,000,000 [ ] $1-5 million [ ] Greater than $5 million
Nomination Form Guidelines
¨ Complete the Nomination Cover Page.
¨ Submit all documents identified in Submission Requirements.
¨ Send ten paper copies of your nomination, including cover page, to the address below.
¨
Closing
Date: Nominations must be postmarked
by
Mail to:
NAHRO MSC Community Service Award
Attn:
Questions: Contact
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
SCORING CRITERIA
ROLE OF MSC COMPANY (Highest
Value 10 points) Did the company submitting the
award, or one of its employees, play a decisive role in the Community Service
through donations or cash, products, or manpower? Was the level for the size of company above
what would normally be expected by other companies in the private sector? _______
RESULTS (Highest Value 25
points) What did the service accomplish? What are the tangible results? How did it meet the needs of the community? ______
ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND
REPLICABILITY (Highest Value 5 points)
Is this planned to be an on-going program? Does it have a previous history? Could this program be used as a model by another company in a different locale? ______
INNOVATION (Highest Value 5
points) Based on your knowledge, is this an
innovative means of providing community service or a new twist on what has
already been done? _______
GENERAL OPINION (Highest
Value 5 points) What is your personal opinion
of the entry? Sometimes the other
categories don’t seem to add up to the whole story. Your impression is very important. ______
TOTAL POINTS __________
To receive a Certificate for
Notable Community Service, the entry should have received an average of at
least 30 points. To be considered for an
Award of Distinction, an entry should have received an average of at least 40
points.