Good Works Under 40 celebrates the volunteer efforts and achievements of younger Dallas citizens a new – generation that is truly making a difference in North Texas. The Good Works Under 40 Award is sponsored by The Dallas Foundation and The Dallas Morning News. Eligibility To be eligible for nomination, an individual must meet the following requirements: Must be at least 22 and not older than 39 as of November 8, 2017. Nominating or affiliated nonprofit organization(s) must serve citizens of, or be based in, Dallas County. Nominating or affiliated nonprofit organization(s) must be able to prove that 50 percent of clients served are residents of Dallas County. Must demonstrate service and commitment to the community by volunteering through a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Volunteer activities can include, but are not limited to: Administrative Fundraising/development Legal services Event planning Board membership Technology May be nominated by a nonprofit, colleague, or may self-nominate, on the of his or her own work in a nonprofit organization. Nominee may not be an employee of, or compensated in any way by, the nominating or affiliated organization. Individuals may be nominated once per year. Nominees who have not previously won a Good Works Under 40 monetary prize are eligible to be nominated again in 2017. Award Selection Nominees will be judged based on accomplishments in their respective organizations, as well as their commitment to, and participation in, the Dallas community. Criteria include the nominee’s leadership, special skills, notable contributions and experience. A committee of young civic and business leaders will review the nominations and select five outstanding finalists. The winner will be honored with a grant for his or her chosen charity*. Each of the other four finalists will also receive donation to the charity of their choice*. All nominations must be received by August 14, 2017, at 5 p.m. A finalist reception to the award event will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017. All finalists will be recognized at Café Momentum on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. *Awarded funds must be applied toward operating costs of the nonprofit organization. Primary Selection Criteria Demonstration of accomplishments shown at nonprofit organization(s)
Good Works Under 40 celebrates the volunteer efforts and achievements of younger Dallas citizens – a new generation that is truly making a difference in North Texas. The Good Works Under 40 Award is sponsored by The Dallas Foundation and The Dallas Morning News. Eligibility To be eligible for nomination, an individual must meet the following requirements: Must be at least 22 and not older than 39 as of November 8, 2017. Nominating or affiliated nonprofit organization(s) must serve citizens of, or be based in, Dallas County. Nominating or affiliated nonprofit organization(s) must be able to prove that 50 percent of clients served are residents of Dallas County. Must demonstrate service and commitment to the community by volunteering through a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Volunteer activities can include, but are not limited to: Administrative Fundraising/development Legal services Event planning Board membership Technology May be nominated by a nonprofit, colleague, or may self-nominate, on the of his or her own work in a nonprofit organization. Nominee may not be an employee of, or compensated in any way by, the nominating or affiliated organization. Individuals may be nominated once per year. Nominees who have not previously won a Good Works Under 40 monetary prize are eligible to be nominated again in 2017. Award Selection Nominees will be judged based on accomplishments in their respective organizations, as well as their commitment to, and participation in, the Dallas community. Criteria include the nominee’s leadership, special skills, notable contributions and experience. A committee of young civic and business leaders will review the nominations and select five outstanding finalists. The winner will be honored with a grant for his or her chosen charity*. Each of the other four finalists will also receive donation to the charity of their choice*. All nominations must be received by August 14, 2017, at 5 p.m. A finalist reception to the award event will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017. All finalists will be recognized at Café Momentum on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. *Awarded funds must be applied toward operating costs of the nonprofit organization. Primary Selection Criteria Demonstration of accomplishments shown at nonprofit organization(s)
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