Outstanding Volunteer Professional Award
Award Description:
The Outstanding Volunteer Professional Award honors a NAVPLG member who has shown exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to volunteer administration in government settings. This award recognizes professionals with over five years of experience in volunteer management who exemplify NAVPLG’s core pillars: Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Networking, and Information Exchange.
Eligibility Criteria, to be eligible, nominees must:
- Be a current NAVPLG member.
- Have at least five years of experience in volunteer administration.
- Be employed by a recognized government entity, including federal, state, or local governments; Tribal Nations (American Indians and Alaska Natives); U.S. districts and territories; public colleges and universities; public K-12 school districts; military institutions; and public special purpose districts. Eligible individuals may also include those from contracted non-governmental organizations officially engaged by a government agency to manage or oversee volunteer programs.
- Not have received this award in the past five years.
Nomination Process & What to Expect: To submit a nomination, complete the online form, which includes:
Nominator Information
- Full Name
- Organization Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Job Title
- Relationship to the Nominee
Nominee Information
- Full Name of Nominee
- Current Job Title
- Organization Name
- Government Entity Type (Select one: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Nation, U.S. Territory, Public College/University, Public K-12 School District, Military Institution, Public Special Purpose District, or Contracted NGO)
- Years of Experience in Volunteer Administration (Minimum of 5 years required)
- Years of Experience in Government-Related Volunteer Management
- NAVPLG Membership Status (Must be a current member)
- Have they received their Certification in Volunteer Administration from the Council for the Certification in Volunteer Administration?
Award Criteria Questions
- Describe the nominee’s leadership and innovation in volunteer administration. (Provide specific examples of their impact. 500-word limit.)
- How has the nominee demonstrated excellence in volunteer management? (Examples may include effective leadership, creative resource utilization, program improvements, or volunteer engagement strategies. 500-word limit.)
- In what ways has the nominee advocated for volunteerism in government? (Describe their contributions to policy, program expansion, or volunteer initiatives. 300-word limit.)
- How has the nominee supported and mentored volunteers or peers in the field? (Include examples of mentorship, training, or professional development efforts. 300-word limit.)
- List any additional community or volunteer contributions outside their professional role. (250-word limit.)
- Why should this nominee receive the Outstanding Volunteer Professional Award? (Summarize their achievements in a compelling statement. 500-word limit.)
Supporting Materials
- Upload Supporting Documents (Optional but encouraged. Examples: Letters of recommendation, testimonials, media coverage, impact reports, etc.)
Nominations must be submitted by the specified deadline. Applications will be reviewed by a judging panel consisting of NAVPLG Board members, volunteer administrators, government representatives, and invited experts.
For questions about the nomination process, please contact awards@navplg.org.
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