Community Outreach Awards Nomination Form Community Outreach Awards Nomination 2024-2025 Step 1 of 2 50% Your Name* First Last Your Email* Your UConn Affiliation* Staff/Faculty Undergraduate Student Graduate Student Community Partner Community Partner Organization:What is your Community Outreach Affiliation? Check all that apply. Student Leader Student Participant/Volunteer CO Staff Member Other Other: Please select the award for which you are submitting a nomination:* Campus Partner of the Year CO Pride Community Partner of the Year Emerging Student Leader of the Year Equity, Social Justice, and Advocacy Outstanding Initiative of the Year Program of the Year Student Leader of the Year Welcoming & Inclusive Community Campus Partner of the Year NominationThis award recognizes an outstanding campus partner or partnership that exemplifies the mission of CO and has significantly impacted CO affiliated participant, by demonstrating a commitment to promoting community engagement and educational development. This award may be given to an individual or a campus unit. The Campus Partner of the Year Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria: Demonstration of dedication to working cooperatively with CO affiliated participants, staff and/or administrators; Provide service to the University and/or increase the school's contribution to the local, national, or international community and/or Evidence of impact on CO affiliated participants and sustained commitment to promoting civic engagement and student success. Are you nominating an individual or a campus unit (i.e. department, office, etc.) for this award?* Individual Campus Unit Campus Partnership:*Name of department, office, etc.Campus Partnership Primary Contact:* First Last Primary Contact's Email:* Nominee:* First Last Nominee's Email:* Keeping in mind the criteria above, please describe in a no more than 250 word narrative why the individual/partnershipis deserving of the Campus Partner of the Year Award.*IMPORTANT: Please provide any quantifiable outputs and/or measurements showing evidence of impact.CO Pride NominationCO Pride Award: This award recognizes an individual student leader who has made significant contributions through participation across Community Outreach through their involvement in programs, services or operations. This may include but is not limited to; multiple projects/programs involvement, Community of Practice support, program or service delivery, as demonstrated by a commitment to advancing and/or promoting service and/or Community Outreach programs in general during this academic year. The CO Pride Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria: Engaged participation in multiple Community Outreach projects or programs; Demonstrated dedication to Community Outreach and its mission; Contributions to the field of community service through presentations at the University level, state or national level Contributions to meeting client and or CO organizational needs Nominee's Name* First Last Nominee's Email* Nominee's CoP and PositionKeeping in mind the criteria above, please describe in a no more than 250 word narrative why the individual is deserving of the CO Pride Award.*IMPORTANT: Please provide any quantifiable outputs and/or measurements showing evidence of impact.Community Partner of the Year NominationCommunity Partner of the Year This award recognizes an outstanding community partner or collaboration that exemplifies the mission of CO and has significantly impacted CO affiliated participants, by demonstrating a commitment to promoting community engagement and educational development. The Community Partner of the Year Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria: Demonstration of dedication to working cooperatively with CO affiliated participants, staff and/or administrators, to provide service to the University and/or increase the school’s contribution to the local, national, or international community and/or Evidence of impact on CO affiliated participants and sustained commitment to promoting civic engagement and student success. Are you nominating an individual or organization/collaboration for this award?* Individual Organization/Collaboration Organization/Collaboration Primary Contact:* First Last Organization/Collaboration:*Organization/Collaboration's Primary Contact:* First Last Primary Contact's Email:* Nominee:* First Last Nominee's Email:* Keeping in mind the criteria above, please describe in a no more than 250 word narrative why the individual/organization is deserving of the Community Partner of the Year Award.*IMPORTANT: Please provide any quantifiable outputs and/or measurements showing evidence of impact.Emerging Student Leader of the Year NominationThis award recognizes an individual who has served as a student leader with CO no more than two semesters. This award will typically be given to a freshman, sophomore, or junior student, but seniors may also be considered. The Emerging Student Leader of the Year Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria: Performance in the areas of leadership and professionalism that may go above and beyond their assigned responsibilities; Demonstration of thoughtful and intentional integration of the critical components* of community service and service-learning into the framework of the program/trip/special project or operational activity; and/or Shows dedication to community service and their program and exhibits strength in communication, conflict resolution, and/or cultural competency. Nominee's Name:* First Last Nominee's Email:* Nominee's CoP and position:Keeping in mind the criteria above, please describe in a no more than 250 word narrative why the individual is deserving of the Emerging Student Leader of the Year Award.*IMPORTANT: Please provide any quantifiable outputs and/or measurements showing evidence of impact.Equity, Social Justice, and Advocay NominationThis award recognizes an individual who has exemplified equity, social justice, and advocacy within their community. This individual strives to implement just and equitable practices within our community and programs through research and education about systems of oppression while working to eliminate barriers to access. In addition, the Equity, Social Justice, and Advocacy Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria: Advocates for communities they work in, works with vulnerable or underserved communities and implant strategies to support advocacy actions here at the University level; Actively advances equitable and just practices and is an advocate for their community through their programmatic efforts. Nominee's Name* First Last Nominee's email* Nominee's CoP and/or ProgramKeeping in mind the criteria above, please describe in a no more than 250 word narrative why the individual/group is deserving of the Equity, Social Justice, and Advocacy Award.*IMPORTANT: Please provide any quantifiable outputs and/or measurements showing evidence of impact.Outstanding Initiative of the Year NominationThis award recognizes an individual student leader or group of student leaders that have made a significant contribution to a local, national or international community, the University, and/or CO as a whole through the implementation of programmatic and/or operational initiatives. The Outstanding Initiative of the Year Award recipient(s) will be chosen on the following criteria: Demonstration of activities that exhibit initiative, innovation, and creativity; Displays progress and improvement in the area of a CO affiliated program and/or operation; Contributions in meeting client and/or CO organizational needs; and/or Contributions to the field of community service. Are you nominating an individual student leader or group of student leaders for this award?* Individual Student Leader Group of Student Leaders Group Name:*Group's Primary Contact:* First Last Primary Contact's Email:* Nominee:* First Last Nominee's Email:* Keeping in mind the criteria above, please describe in a no more than 250 word narrative why the individual/group is deserving of the Outstanding Initiative of the Year Award.*IMPORTANT: Please provide any quantifiable outputs and/or measurements showing evidence of impact.Program of the Year NominationThis award honors the development and/or implementation of a service activity that has significantly enhanced the social well-being of others in a local, national, or international community while enriching the students' learning experience. The Program of the Year Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria: Integration of the critical components* of community service and implementation of service-learning experiences for volunteers into the framework of a program, trip, or special project; Excellent delivery of outreach services to clients and the community; and/or Enhancement of program over the course of the year. Program Name:*Program's Primary Contact:* First Last Primary Contact's Email:* Keeping in mind the criteria above, please describe in a no more than 250 word narrative why the individual/group is deserving of the Program of the Year Award.*IMPORTANT: Please provide any quantifiable outputs and/or measurements showing evidence of impact.Student Driver of the Year NominationThis award recognizes a student driver who has exhibited outstanding service and safe driving skills in the transportation of CO affiliated participants. The Student Driver of the Year Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria: Successful and safe driving experience; Reputable driving record; Positive, professional, and flexible attitude; Excellent passenger relationships; and/or Positive management feedback. Nominee's Name:* First Last Nominee's Email: Keeping in mind the criteria above, please describe in a no more than 250 word narrative why the individual is deserving of the Student Driver of the Year Award.*IMPORTANT: Please provide any quantifiable outputs and/or measurements showing evidence of impact.Student Leader of the Year NominationThis award recognizes an individual student who has made a significant contribution to a local, national, or international community, the University, student participants and/or CO as a whole through outstanding leadership and service in the organization’s programmatic and/or operational activities. The Student Leader of the Year Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria: Performance in the areas of leadership and professionalism that may go above and beyond their assigned responsibilities; Demonstration of thoughtful and intentional integration of the critical components* of community service and service-learning into the framework of the program/trip/special project or operational activity; and/or Shows dedication to community service and their program and has mastered communication, conflict resolution, and/or cultural competency. Nominee's Name:* First Last Nominee's Email: Keeping in mind the criteria above, please describe in a no more than 250 word narrative why the individual is deserving of the Student Leader of the Year Award.*IMPORTANT: Please provide any quantifiable outputs and/or measurements showing evidence of impact.Welcoming & Inclusive Community NominationThis award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community within Community Outreach. This individual fosters an inclusive and motivating environment for student leaders, participants and encourages meaningful and engaging opportunities for all participants across different programs. The Welcoming and Inclusive Community Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria: Fostering a welcoming and inclusive community within Community Outreach; Communicating with student leaders, participants, and staff across different programs in a positive and motivating manner; Dedicated to creating a sense of belonging for all and can be relied on to create this inclusivity consistently throughout the year. Name* First Last Nominee's Email* Keeping in mind the criteria above, please describe in a no more than 250 word narrative why the individual is deserving of the Welcoming & Inclusive Community Award.*IMPORTANT: Please provide any quantifiable outputs and/or measurements showing evidence of impact.CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.