Nominations

Nominations must address nominee qualifications in writing and be received at the Alliance by Friday, July 17, 2009.

Award Recipient Selections

The national conference awards committee will review nominations and select the final award recipients by Friday, Aug. 14, 2009.

Awards Presentation

Awards will be presented at the Alliance National Conference on Oct. 14, 2009 at the InterContinental Houston hotel.

Submit Nominations by Friday,July 17, 2009 to:

Hillary Hanson
Meetings Assistant
Alliance for Children and Families
11700 W. Lake Park Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Phone: 800-221-3726, ext. 6551
Fax: 414-359-1074
hhanson@alliance1.org

All award recipients will receive a media packet with a news release they may use in their local communities. In addition, the Alliance will recognize each award recipient on its website and in the Alliance for Children & Families Magazine.

Alliance Agency of the Year Award

In 2009, the Alliance will honor three member agencies for their accomplishments. These three awards will be given based on similar peer groups, defined by the agency annual budget:

Award 1: $5,999,999 and below
Award 2: $6,000,000 – $14,999,999
Award 3: $15,000,000 and above

Award Criteria:

On agency letterhead, include required essays and contact information (3–5 pages maximum). The criteria timeframe must be July 1, 2008–June 30, 2009.

I. Boards and Governance

To honor the legacy of the H. Barksdale Brown Volunteer of the Year Award, describe a significant board initiative and/or achievement that took place between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. In addition, please share the annual support received from your board in terms of attendance, donations, and partnerships.

II. Management and Leadership

Describe your agency’s commitment to talent management. Please give specific examples of what your agency has done over the past 12 months to recruit, retain, and develop high performing individuals at all levels of your organization.

III. Advocacy Efforts

Please share a significant public policy initiative your agency has been involved with on the local, state, or national level over the past 12 months. Be sure to include the initiative’s outcome, and if part of a coalition, list the specific role your organization played and what results were achieved.

IV. Innovative Programs and Services

To honor the legacy of the Robert Rice Innovative Program Award, identify an innovative program you have developed or enhanced over the past 12 months. Be as specific as possible and share what impact your program has had on the children, families, and/or community served by the program.

Award:

The winners of this award will be given two complimentary registrations for the 2009 Alliance National Conference, an award plaque, one complimentary registration to attend the 2010 Alliance National Conference to present the award to the new winner, and be nationally recognized on the Alliance website and in the Alliance E-News and Alliance for Children & Families Magazine.

Spirit of the Alliance Award

Created to recognize nonprofit champions within direct service, the Spirit of the Alliance Award will be given to a direct service staff member from an Alliance member agency. This award will recognize the individual’s direct service to clients, commitment to his or her organization, and dedicated service to children, families, and communities.

Award Criteria:

Direct service staff member of an Alliance member agency currently providing direct service to clients each day

Has a minimum of two years of direct service experience

Embodies the vision, mission, and values of his or her organization as well as the Alliance network in his or her day-to-day operations

Application Format:

Executive director/CEO should submit a 1–2 page written nomination on agency letterhead with a supporting colleague letter (two pages maximum). Please include contact information.

Supporting Materials:

Although not necessary, applicants may submit supporting evidence (newspaper clippings, printed materials, testimonial letters, etc.). The winning nomination will be selected based on the application, not the supporting materials. These materials may be used during the awards presentation, should the nominee be selected.

Award:

The winner of this award will be given a complimentary conference registration, airfare, two nights lodging at the 2009 Alliance National Conference, and a $1,000 cash award. He or she will be presented with an award plaque and be nationally recognized on the Alliance website and in the Alliance E-News and Alliance for Children & Families Magazine.