Outstanding Public Official Award
Award Description:
The Outstanding Public Official Award honors a nominated, elected, or appointed public official who has demonstrated exceptional advocacy for volunteer engagement. This award recognizes commissioners, board members, legislators, or other public officials who have positively influenced policies, programs, or funding that benefit volunteer initiatives and NAVPLG member agencies. Their support has made a measurable difference in expanding the role and visibility of volunteerism in government.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible, nominees must:
- Be a currently serving or recently retired public official (elected, appointed, or nominated position).
- Be affiliated with a recognized government entity, such as federal, state, local, tribal, or U.S. territorial governments.
- Have supported or collaborated with a NAVPLG member or agency on volunteer-related initiatives.
- Have significantly influenced volunteer engagement policies, funding, or visibility.
- Have not received this award in the past.
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
- Official Title (e.g., City Council Member, State Senator, Board Commissioner)
- 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)
- Is the nominee currently serving in office? (Yes/No)
- Has this official collaborated with a NAVPLG member or agency? (Yes/No)
Award Criteria Questions
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Describe the nominee’s role as a public official and their connection to volunteer engagement.
(Include details on their position, area of influence, and relationship with the nominating NAVPLG member or agency. 400-word limit) -
How has the nominee demonstrated advocacy for volunteerism in government?
(Examples may include promoting funding, policy support, recognition programs, or public partnerships. 500-word limit) -
What measurable impact has the nominee’s advocacy had on a NAVPLG member program, government agency, or community?
(Describe outcomes such as program expansion, improved infrastructure, legislation, or volunteer growth. 400-word limit) -
How has the nominee elevated the visibility or credibility of volunteerism within the public sector?
(Examples may include speeches, campaigns, public initiatives, or media coverage. 300-word limit) -
Why should this nominee receive the Outstanding Public Official Award?
(Provide a compelling statement of their contributions and long-term significance. 500-word limit)
Supporting Materials
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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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