MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP. OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD. Description. In an effort to recognize the senior community of Meridian Tow
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD
Description In an effort to recognize the senior community of Meridian Township and their outstanding contribution, the Meridian Senior Center is accepting nominations for an Outstanding Senior Award to present at the 29th Senior Brunch Tribute and Celebration. The awarded senior will be one who has improved the quality of life for individual residents or for neighborhoods through continued voluntary community service.
Eligibility 1. Nominee must be a resident of Meridian Township for at least one year or have provided at least one year of voluntary community service in Meridian Township. 2. Nominee has demonstrated continued outstanding voluntary service at the local level, including clubs, service organizations and community involvement. 3. Nominee must have high personal integrity and character. 4. Nominee must be 55 years of age or older. 5. Nominee cannot be an employee, elected or appointed official of Meridian Township. 6. Individuals who receive payment for activities (other than out of pocket expenses) are not eligible. Services for which an individual is nominated must be voluntary (not for pay) to be considered. 7. Nominee from previous years is eligible. 8. Nominee cannot have been a previous winner for two consecutive years.
Selection Procedures 1. Nominations can be by individuals, service organizations or clubs. 2. All nominations must have a completed application form, which can be picked up at the Meridian Senior Center. Attach additional pages as needed. The committee will choose the winning candidate prior to the Senior Brunch Tribute and Celebration and then be announced at the event in September. Submit all nomination forms to the Communications Department Administrative Assistant by the deadline of Friday, August 17, 2018 at 5:00 pm. 3. The Communications Department Administrative Assistant will forward all applications to the Awards Committee. 4. Any individual or group may nominate more than one candidate. 5. The Awards Committee may request additional information from nominees, nominators or verifiers. 6. The Awards Committee will screen the nominees, select the recipient and make their recommendation to the Meridian Senior Center, which will then make the final decision. Conferring of the Award 1. The Meridian Senior Center representative will present the Outstanding Senior Award to the recipient at the Senior Brunch Tribute and Celebration in September of each year. (This year the date is Tuesday, September 18, 2018.) 2. When possible, the person responsible for making the nomination will receive an invitation to attend the presentation. 3. Nominees will receive a “suitable for framing” certificate to acknowledge their nomination, as well as their commitment to community service.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD The Meridian Senior Center is accepting nominations for an Outstanding Senior Award to present at the 29th Senior Brunch Tribute and Celebration. 1. Nominee _________________________________________ Age _______________ Home Address ____________________________________ Zip _______________ Name of Spouse ___________________________________ Is nominee able to attend? Yes No 2. How many years has the nominee resided in Meridian Township? 3. How many years has the nominee volunteered in Meridian Township?
Attach any information or material to support your nomination, including any letters of recommendation.
1. Describe the nominee’s voluntary service and/or contributions to Meridian Township: 2. Memberships and offices nominee has held in volunteer or service organizations: 3. Special honors and recognition the nominee has received: 4. Why do you want to nominate this individual? 5. Additional Comments: 6. Include the names of two people who could verify the accomplishments of the nominee: Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ Email: ________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Please mail or email completed application and any supporting material to the following address: Outstanding Senior Award Committee Meridian Township – Communications Department 5151 Marsh Road Okemos, Michigan 48864
[email protected] Application Deadline: Friday, August 17, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
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