Spirit Award I. Purpose The Spirit is an annual award established to recognize an individual involved with Special Olympics Michigan who has had a positive impact on the program and represents the and ideals of Special Olympics such as: “spirit” Sportsmanship and love of sports, Respect and acceptance of persons with intellectual disabilities, and Sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with athletes, their families, and the community. This person’s service may be as a coach, volunteer, supporter, advocate, fund-raiser, staff member, friend, or athlete as long as he or she has had a positive impact on the program. II. Method of Nomination Each area director may submit nominations in any or all categories. Nominations must be submitted on the attached form. Deadline for submitting nominations is September 1, 2018. Send to the state office: Special Olympics Michigan, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, Attention: Heidi Alexander. Email: . Fax: 989-774-3034. III. Criteria When submitting a nomination for the Spirit Award, the following criteria should be addressed by the nominating party: The nominee’s service should have a positive impact and reflect the of Special “spirit” Olympics. As a guideline, the committee suggests that the nominee should have at least 5 years of experience with Special Olympics Michigan at the state, area, or local levels. A 50 to 100-word essay which cites the reasons why the nominee should be considered for a Spirit Award must be included. Please share stories or examples about this person in the essay. The selection committee consists of the Emerging Leaders Advisory Council for Special Olympics Michigan. IV. Award Presentation The Spirit Awards are announced and presented at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, November 3, 2018. More than one award may be given out in a given year.
Spirit Award I. Purpose The Spirit is an annual award established to recognize an individual involved with Special Olympics Michigan who has had a positive impact on the program and represents the “spirit” and ideals of Special Olympics such as: Sportsmanship and love of sports, Respect and acceptance of persons with intellectual disabilities, and Sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with athletes, their families, and the community. This person’s service may be as a coach, volunteer, supporter, advocate, fund-raiser, staff member, friend, or athlete as long as he or she has had a positive impact on the program. II. Method of Nomination Each area director may submit nominations in any or all categories. Nominations must be submitted on the attached form. Deadline for submitting nominations is September 1, 2018. Send to the state office: Special Olympics Michigan, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, Attention: Heidi Alexander. Email: . Fax: 989-774-3034. III. Criteria When submitting a nomination for the Spirit Award, the following criteria should be addressed by the nominating party: The nominee’s service should have a positive impact and reflect the “spirit” of Special Olympics. As a guideline, the committee suggests that the nominee should have at least 5 years of experience with Special Olympics Michigan at the state, area, or local levels. A 50 to 100-word essay which cites the reasons why the nominee should be considered for a Spirit Award must be included. Please share stories or examples about this person in the essay. The selection committee consists of the Emerging Leaders Advisory Council for Special Olympics Michigan. IV. Award Presentation The Spirit Awards are announced and presented at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, November 3, 2018. More than one award may be given out in a given year.
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