Tips for Writing an Effective Award Nomination
Carefully review the criteria for the awards to determine the most appropriate award for the person/unit/activity you would like to honor.
Remember the selection committee is relying on your words and examples to “see” your nominee’s attributes and contributions. Speak from your heart!
Remember your audience does not know anything about the nominee, thorough explanations are key.
Address all parts of each question completely to assure the review committee has all the information they need to know about your nominee.
Cite specific examples – use descriptive language (“is a terrific team player”) and then give a situation or example that shows the attribute.
Avoid the use of too many pronouns and run-on sentences. The essay should be clear and easy to read.
Make sure to proofread your statements. Grammatical errors and misspelled words detract from the quality of the nomination.
Rather than having multiple names on one nomination, we recommend having each nominator submit a separate nomination.
Remember that the selection committee is reading many nominations and think about how you can present your nomination in a way that sets it apart from others.
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