On Friday, February 26th, 2016, Broward County non-profit organizations will
be recognized by the community they serve for their tireless efforts and impact.
At the 6th Annual South Florida Community Care Network Non-Profit
Academy Awards hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and
presented by 2-1-1 Broward, the efforts of Broward County non-profits and
the accomplishments of non-profit leaders will be collectively recognized at the
Awards ceremony and luncheon.
2-1-1 Broward is now accepting nominations for outstanding individual and
organizational efforts in nine categories: Arts, Board Leader, Collaboration,
Collective Impact for Youth, Innovation, Lifetime Achievement, Non-Profit
Leader, Organization of the Year, and Rising Star. All 501(c)(3) organizations
are encouraged to submit an application.
Up to three finalists will be selected in each category by a panel of impartial
judges. Finalists will be revealed at the Broward Health VIP Announcement
Party on January 14, 2016. Winners of the awards will be revealed at the
Awards ceremony and luncheon. Winning individuals/organizations will
receive a $1,000 grant to their organization. Up to two finalists per
category will each receive a $500 grant to their organization. Finalists will
receive publicity and awareness for the mission of their organization through
event press, media materials, newsletters and social media coverage. Qualified
applicants not named as finalists will be entered for a chance to receive the
Publix Community Choice Award. The community will select the winner of the
Publix Community Choice Award by voting online for their favorite
organization. (Please note that grants awarded for the collaboration category will
be divided equally among the collaborating organizations by the submitting
agency.)
2-1-1 is the first call for help for Broward County residents and the gateway to
health and human services in our community. Last year, 2-1-1 Broward
connected nearly 101,000 Broward County callers with over 4,000 different
programs that were available to help them. Please be sure YOUR non-profit is
registered with 2-1-1 Broward. To do so, email
info@211-broward.org.
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Award Criteria & Nomination Instructions
Please visit www.211-broward.org to obtain nomination forms and instructions.
Nominations must be received by 5:00 pm on December 14, 2015 – Email
completed package to nominations@211-broward.org.
Finalists will be
announced at the Broward Health VIP Announcement Party to be held on
January 14, 2016. Each nominee will receive at least one ticket for the
organization to attend the invite only Broward Health VIP Announcement Party.
Winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony and luncheon on February
26th, 2016 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (visit www.211-broward for
non-profit ticket pricing). The submitting organization is responsible for the
distribution of grant funding if named as a winner or finalist.
All nominees must meet the following criteria:
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Individuals/organizations must have a physical presence in Broward
County and regularly deliver services to residents of Broward County.
Individuals/organizations may self-nominate or be nominated by others.
Organizations may be nominated in only one category.
Past winners cannot be nominated again in their winning category but
may be nominated in a different category.
Past winners of the Publix Community Choice Award will not be eligible
for this award.
We recommend that you if you are not already in our database, to
inquire about doing so by emailing info@211-broward.org for more
information.
Application instructions and required attachments
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The cover page and all questions for the appropriate award category
must be completed in full.
Include a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3).
Please answer the questions fully but succinctly. Each question is
awarded 1-5 points.
The application may not exceed 2 pages (not including the information
form).
Convey your passion as you explain why your nominee/organization is
deserving of this honor.
Our panel of esteemed judges will score nominations based solely
on information provided in the nomination application package.
Please send your logo with your application in 300dpi jpeg format
If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Schuldiner at
tschuldiner@211-broward.org or 954.390.0493 ext. 244. You may also
contact our Nomination Liaison, Tony Beall, of Mister Nonprofit
Consultancy, at 754.281.8728 or tony@misternonprofitconsultancy.com.
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Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Collaboration
This award recognizes collaboration as one of the most important ways to achieve
lasting and positive change in our community. This award celebrates two or more
organizations that have together demonstrated the true spirit of collaboration by
partnering to address and improve the community at large. Examples may include
innovative uses of social media campaigns, special event collaborations, community
improvement projects, grant collaborations, service delivery partnerships, etc.
Finalists will be selected based on the following:
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Designed and implemented an effective collaborative strategy within the last 12
months
Demonstrated the ability to come together to create and implement solutions
Displayed methods of creativity, innovation or entrepreneurship
The collaboration has positively impacted the community and transformed the
collaborating organizations
Nominee CEO/Executive Director Name:
Name of Organization (Lead Agency):
Address:
City/State/ Zip:
Website:
Email:
Phone:
2015 Operating Budget:
Organization ID #:
Year of Incorporation:
Organization’s Mission:
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Collaborative Partners:
Contact Name/Title
Organization Name/Address
Nominator Information:
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Phone:
Email:
Relationship to Nominee:
Please answer the following questions (narrative not to exceed 3 pages):
1. Please describe the specific community challenge or issue your collaborative was
working to effect and why collaboration was essential to your success.
2. Please describe your strategy for collaboration. How were all partners engaged? How
did you create a culture of cooperation? What did you learn about successful
collaboration?
3. Please describe
entrepreneurial.
how
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collaborative
effort
was
creative,
innovative
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4. How has your collaboration positively impacted the community and transformed the
partnering organizations? How will your efforts serve as a model and demonstrate the
strength of collaboration for others?
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