1. Altrusa Recognition How to Win an Award (four easy steps to success)

2. 1. Understand the Award Criteria Mamie L. Bass Service Letha H. Brown Literacy Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Edith DeBusk/Distinguished Club Sources of Information: – Altrusa International Website http://www.altrusa.com/PDFList/Awards.asp http://www.altrusa.com/PDFList/Awards.asp – President’s Notebook – Altrusa U Handout

3. 2. When Planning, Use Judging Criteria Provides Guidelines - Yellow Brick Road Incoming President – Study Activity Report Service Chair – Review Award Forms – Selection – Implementation – Evaluation Observe Significant Dates/Events

4. 3. Involve Everyone Aim for 100% Member Participation – Different Levels & Contributions Define Target Audience – How Many People Benefit? Measure Results/Success Keep Good Documentation

5. 4. Nominate Your Best Projects Odds are excellent Observe Deadlines – Usually 5/31 Follow the Format Rules Use Good Writer/Reviewers Non-Altrusan Judges

6. Not Just About Winning $ Prizes Recognition Share Ideas Improve Quality of Projects Pat Yourself on the Back

7. BUT, WINNING IS GREAT! U nderstand Criteria W hen Planning, Use Judging Criteria I nvolve Everyone N ominate Your Great Achievements U WIN!