NSMH National Chapter Awards
All chapters must apply for the awards in a timely manner by sending the applications by
mail to the NSMH National Headquarters, postmarked by the due date of November 30 .
All awards are judged by the National Advisory Board.
Note: Chapters applying for the Best Scrapbook Award and/or the Best Chapter Exhibit
Award must submit and set up their entries on the first day of the annual National
Conference. Please contact the National Programs Director at programs@nsmh.org for
further information.
Chapter Award Requirements
 Only chartered and active chapters are eligible to apply for the national awards
annually.
 Information, photos, and supporting/supplementary information provided (as
required for some award applications) must cover ONLY activities that occurred
in the award period being judged, which is January 1 to December 1st of the
current administrative year. Timely submission of chapter program report forms
to the National Headquarters throughout the year will also be considered.
 Please submit a bullet-point summary for each award for which your chapter is
applying, indicating why your chapter deserves that particular award. Include a
copy of any supplementary information (flyers, letters, memos, newsletters,
programs booklets, etc.) that provides evidence to your application. Please note
that an award applied for unopposed, does not guarantee the chapter the award.
 The award winners are announced at the annual National Conference.
Chapter Awards
Chapter President of the Year
Candidates for this award are nominated by the chapters and chosen by the National
Advisory Board. Expectations include dedication, patience, initiative, and the ability to
motivate and communicate effectively with the members.
Chapter of the Year
The chapter that has participated in a variety of activities, communicated effectively with
the National Board, accomplished chapter goals as outlined by the Chapter Planning
Manual, increased membership, and completed community service. Participation in
NSMH regional and national events and programs is also important.
New Chapter of the Year
The chapter that has been NSMH-chartered for one year or less, and shows the most
interest in the organization, is willing to learn and implement NSMH's Bylaws, is
involved in NSMH regional and national events and programs, and communicates
effectively with the National Board.
Best Activities Award
This award will go to the chapter that participates and organizes activities that highlight
both the essence of NSMH, as well as the hospitality industry. These can include
entertainment, community service, and/or fundraisers that promote NSMH and the
chapter itself.
Best Chapter Exhibit Award
The Exhibit should display/focus on the theme for the current year's National Conference,
and should fit a 3-foot table space and the surrounding area. (A table will be provided at
the National Conference for each chapter exhibit entered) The display should include
evidence of all fulfilled expectations of the chapter and at least one event or meeting that
promotes/highlights the tourism specific to the chapter's town or area. It should include
chapter forms, newsletters, programs, minutes, flyers, etc. BE CREATIVE AND
COLORFUL. This award can be combined with the Scrapbook competition
Best Chapter Membership Drive
The chapter that recruits and retains the most members, and actively participates in
activities on the chapter, regional, and national levels. All members must be in good
financial standing with NSMH.
Best Chapter Newsletter
The chapter with the most informative and innovative newsletter that is circulated
effectively and periodically within the chapter and to the NSMH INFORMER. A copy of
each edition of the newsletter must be sent to the NSMH National Headquarters. (Please
label Attention: Public Relations Director)
Highest GPA Award
You can receive this award in two ways. Chapters can take an average (mean) of the
grade point averages of all of their members to compete for the Chapter GPA Award.
Also, the person with the highest GPA from each chapter can submit his/her individual
cumulative GPA for the individual Highest GPA Award.
Most Professional Chapter
First introduced in 2003, the Professionalism Award is given to the chapter that displays
the most outstanding professionalism as a group in terms of conduct, dress and grooming,
networking skills, conference and dining etiquette, etc. Chapters are judged and voted on
throughout the weekend of the National Conference.
Best Publicity Award
The chapter that has promoted NSMH most diligently throughout the year. This includes
advertisements, campus promotions, submissions to the NSMH INFORMER and school
newspapers, and local press coverage.
Best Scrapbook Award
The Best Scrapbook Award is awarded to the chapter whose scrapbook best illustrates the
activities and accomplishments of the chapter for the year.
Founders Award
This award is given to the Advisor who has shown outstanding commitment to NSMH
members, his/her chapter, and the National Board.
Most Traveled Chapter Award
The chapter that visited the most places to learn more about the hospitality industry. This
can include field trips and activities more than two hours from your chapter's city, as well
as travel to NSMH regional and national events. All activities must be documented and
verified by the Advisor, stating the dates, destinations, and the number of members that
attended each activity or event
The Clyde Robinson Community Service Award
This award will be given to the chapter that gives the most back to the community and
the hospitality industry.
Criteria:
 Number of community service projects that the chapter participated in
 Percentage of chapter involvement in the community service project(s)
 Relation of the community service project(s) to the hospitality industry
 Did the chapter submit a chapter program report form to the Programs Director to
report participating in the event?
 Did the chapter submit photos from the community service project?.
NSMH National Chapter Awards
All chapters must apply for the awards in a timely manner by sending the applications by
mail to the NSMH National Headquarters, postmarked by the due date of November 30 .
All awards are judged by the National Advisory Board.
Note: Chapters applying for the Best Scrapbook Award and/or the Best Chapter Exhibit
Award must submit and set up their entries on the first day of the annual National
Conference. Please contact the National Programs Director at programs@nsmh.org for
further information.
Chapter Award Requirements
 Only chartered and active chapters are eligible to apply for the national awards
annually.
 Information, photos, and supporting/supplementary information provided (as
required for some award applications) must cover ONLY activities that occurred
in the award period being judged, which is January 1 to December 1st of the
current administrative year. Timely submission of chapter program report forms
to the National Headquarters throughout the year will also be considered.
 Please submit a bullet-point summary for each award for which your chapter is
applying, indicating why your chapter deserves that particular award. Include a
copy of any supplementary information (flyers, letters, memos, newsletters,
programs booklets, etc.) that provides evidence to your application. Please note
that an award applied for unopposed, does not guarantee the chapter the award.
 The award winners are announced at the annual National Conference.
Chapter Awards
Chapter President of the Year
Candidates for this award are nominated by the chapters and chosen by the National
Advisory Board. Expectations include dedication, patience, initiative, and the ability to
motivate and communicate effectively with the members.
Chapter of the Year
The chapter that has participated in a variety of activities, communicated effectively with
the National Board, accomplished chapter goals as outlined by the Chapter Planning
Manual, increased membership, and completed community service. Participation in
NSMH regional and national events and programs is also important.
New Chapter of the Year
The chapter that has been NSMH-chartered for one year or less, and shows the most
interest in the organization, is willing to learn and implement NSMH's Bylaws, is
involved in NSMH regional and national events and programs, and communicates
effectively with the National Board.
Best Activities Award
This award will go to the chapter that participates and organizes activities that highlight
both the essence of NSMH, as well as the hospitality industry. These can include
entertainment, community service, and/or fundraisers that promote NSMH and the
chapter itself.
Best Chapter Exhibit Award
The Exhibit should display/focus on the theme for the current year's National Conference,
and should fit a 3-foot table space and the surrounding area. (A table will be provided at
the National Conference for each chapter exhibit entered) The display should include
evidence of all fulfilled expectations of the chapter and at least one event or meeting that
promotes/highlights the tourism specific to the chapter's town or area. It should include
chapter forms, newsletters, programs, minutes, flyers, etc. BE CREATIVE AND
COLORFUL. This award can be combined with the Scrapbook competition
Best Chapter Membership Drive
The chapter that recruits and retains the most members, and actively participates in
activities on the chapter, regional, and national levels. All members must be in good
financial standing with NSMH.
Best Chapter Newsletter
The chapter with the most informative and innovative newsletter that is circulated
effectively and periodically within the chapter and to the NSMH INFORMER. A copy of
each edition of the newsletter must be sent to the NSMH National Headquarters. (Please
label Attention: Public Relations Director)
Highest GPA Award
You can receive this award in two ways. Chapters can take an average (mean) of the
grade point averages of all of their members to compete for the Chapter GPA Award.
Also, the person with the highest GPA from each chapter can submit his/her individual
cumulative GPA for the individual Highest GPA Award.
Most Professional Chapter
First introduced in 2003, the Professionalism Award is given to the chapter that displays
the most outstanding professionalism as a group in terms of conduct, dress and grooming,
networking skills, conference and dining etiquette, etc. Chapters are judged and voted on
throughout the weekend of the National Conference.
Best Publicity Award
The chapter that has promoted NSMH most diligently throughout the year. This includes
advertisements, campus promotions, submissions to the NSMH INFORMER and school
newspapers, and local press coverage.
Best Scrapbook Award
The Best Scrapbook Award is awarded to the chapter whose scrapbook best illustrates the
activities and accomplishments of the chapter for the year.
Founders Award
This award is given to the Advisor who has shown outstanding commitment to NSMH
members, his/her chapter, and the National Board.
Most Traveled Chapter Award
The chapter that visited the most places to learn more about the hospitality industry. This
can include field trips and activities more than two hours from your chapter's city, as well
as travel to NSMH regional and national events. All activities must be documented and
verified by the Advisor, stating the dates, destinations, and the number of members that
attended each activity or event
The Clyde Robinson Community Service Award
This award will be given to the chapter that gives the most back to the community and
the hospitality industry.
Criteria:
 Number of community service projects that the chapter participated in
 Percentage of chapter involvement in the community service project(s)
 Relation of the community service project(s) to the hospitality industry
 Did the chapter submit a chapter program report form to the Programs Director to
report participating in the event?
 Did the chapter submit photos from the community service project?.
NSMH National Chapter Awards Application
All submissions must be postmarked no later than November 30, 2005
College or University Name: _____________________________________________________
Chapter Advisor
Last Name________________________________ First Name____________________________
Title_______________________________________Email______________________________
Chapter President
Last Name ________________________________ First Name___________________________
Email Address _________________________________________________________________
Our chapter would like to be considered for:
(check all that apply)
 Chapter President of the Year
 Chapter of the Year
 Highest GPA
 New Chapter of the Year
 Best Activities Award
 Best Chapter Exhibit
 Best Chapter Membership Drive
 Best Chapter Newsletter
 Best Publicity Award
 Most Professional Chapter
 Best Publicity Award
 Best Scrapbook Award
 Founders Award
 Most Traveled Chapter Award
 The Clyde Robinson Community Service Award