Carolina Center for Public Service - Public Service and Engagement at Carolina

Ronald W. Hyatt Rotary Public Service Awards

Sponsored by the Chapel Hill Rotary Club and administered by the Carolina Center for Public Service.

Overview

The Hyatt Rotary Public Service Award is given annually in support of innovative public service projects that exemplify the motto of Rotary International, "Service above Self." At least one award for up to $3,000 is selected each year to implement a community-based project. The award is named for the late Dr. Ronald W. Hyatt, Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at UNC-Chapel Hill and long-time member of the Chapel Hill Rotary Club, in recognition of his distinguished career at the University and his commitment to helping others. Projects must be completed by the end of the 2012 fall semester.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate or graduate students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, individually or in teams.
• Recognized UNC-Chapel Hill student organizations.
• Applicants must be continuing their studies at UNC-Chapel Hill in the fall 2012 semester.

Submission Guidelines

Applications are to be submitted online at www.unc.edu/ccps/portal and should include the following information:

• A justification of need and a description of how the service you will provide or the project you will complete adds to or complements what is already available;
• A concise description of the project and how you will carry it out, including a description of the personnel involved;
• Specific outcomes and how you will measure them;
• An estimate of the impact of the project and the likelihood that the project will continue after the award period has ended;
• An approximate timeline you will follow; and
• A project budget that does not request more than $3,000 and describes the sources and amounts of any other funding.

If the project will be conducted in cooperation with or receive financial or other support from a governmental agency or private sector organization, applicants are asked to submit a letter of commitment from each such agency, which can be uploaded with the application.

2011-2012 Timeline

November 1 — Applications available
January 16— Applications due
February 7 —Selection

Applications closed.

Awardees

2012: GlobeMed at UNC

If you have questions, please contact Jonathan Howes or Dr. Lynn Blanchard.