They're back! As we did in 2013 and 2014, The Intertwine Alliance will present Force of Nature Awards at the Fall Summit, this year during a very special lunch celebration.
Our objective for these awards is to recognize and celebrate efforts to advance a robust, regionwide network of interconnected parks, trails and natural areas, and the connection of our residents to these special places. It's so very important that we take the time to celebrate and bring attention to this work. Our goal is that over time the awards will showcase not only the breadth of accomplishments but also the broad geographic scope of the accomplishments.
Please nominate any and all colleagues you would like to see honored by the deadline of Friday, Sept. 30.
AWARD DESCRIPTIONS
Outstanding Organizational Achievement and/or Special Project Award – Large organization (budget over $1M)
This award will go to an organization that has played a leading role in accomplishing a major collaborative project, maximizing strategic partnerships and resources. It can also focus on a specific project in which a number of key partners created a signature effort unique in the region.
Award Criteria:
- Execution/implementation of a major project or initiative in the preceding year, or
- An organization or project that has had major impact over a long period of time
- Organization that has played a leadership role in a specific project
- Project with significant collaborative elements
- Program/project that takes an innovative approach to solving a significant community challenge
- Organization or project that uses innovative approaches to achieve results
Outstanding Organizational Achievement and/or Special Project Award – Small/mid-size organization (budget under $1M)
This award will go to an organization that has played a leading role in accomplishing a major collaborative project, maximizing strategic partnerships and resources. It can also focus on a specific project in which a number of key partners have created a signature effort unique in the region.
Award Criteria:
- Execution/implementation of a major project or initiative in the preceding year, or
- An organization or project that has had major impact over a long period of time
- Organization that has played a leadership role in a particular project
- Project with significant collaborative elements
- Program/project that takes an innovative approach to solving a significant community challenge
- Organization or project that uses innovative approaches to achieve results
Outstanding Young Professional Award – This award will go to an individual under 35 years old who has demonstrated the qualities of leadership, working collaboratively and using innovative approaches to problem solving.
Award Criteria:
- Nominee must be 35 years old or younger
- Numerous accomplishments up to this point in career
- Shows clear leadership abilities
- Displays innovative and collaborative approaches to projects
Equity and the Environment Award – This award will go to an organizational effort to incorporate equity and inclusion into ongoing work, building new bridges within the community and involving connections to underserved audiences. Programs/projects will demonstrate comprehensive internal organizational commitment to this effort and some level of organizational transformation/transition.
Award criteria:
- Organization must have equity as part of its institutional mission and/or goals
- Organizational effort must have been going on for at least one year, with some level of internal transformation occurring
Lifetime Achievement Award – This award will honor an individual who has made significant contributions to the legacy of this movement in our region through leadership, vision and partnership building.
Award Criteria:
- More than 10 years involvement in completing major projects in The Intertwine region
- Has had a significant impact on communities within the region, helping to make them healthier and more sustainable
- Consistency of effort over time
- Impact on multiple organizations and people
- Displays an innovative, collaborative approach to achieving goals
Make your nominations today! The deadline is Friday, Sept. 30.
Self-nominations are acceptable.