embrella Commitment Award

 

PURPOSE: embrella’s Commitment Award is presented to acknowledge the contributions of an individual, team of individuals, or an organization that has supported embrella’s efforts to succeed in its mission.

CRITERIA: The following criteria will be considered in choosing the recipient of the Commitment Award. These criteria are intended to provide a common set of goals for the nomination and selection process. The primary criterion for consideration for this award is support towards mission success by providing:

1. Exemplary performance in supporting the mission of embrella or one of its projects. Established record or significant contribution sustained over a period of time.
2. Continuous leadership in supporting improvement of embrella, its services, operations, or projects. Offering meaningful, friendly assistance to serve as a role model for other individuals or organizations.
3. Innovative and/or creative ideas that have improved the efficiency and or effectiveness of the association. Providing guidance and patient follow through for implementation of these ideas.
4. Contributions at the local, state, or national level that have had a significant influence on foster care, kinship care, and/or adoption (i.e.: resulted in positive reform or brought extensive contributions to embrella scholarship or other funds).
5. Cooperation and harmony: making embrella a more pleasant place for others to actively participate and contribute. Outstanding concern for the welfare of others, which has led to an improved environment for staff and volunteers.

ELIGIBILITY: Any individual, team of individuals, or organization is eligible to be nominated, including those serving on the Executive Board. The only exception is the Selection Committee.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 1, 2024.

You will be notified by embrella if your nominee is selected, and you, the winner, and their family will be invited to attend our Annual Recognition Awards on May 4, 2024, at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake, West Windsor, NJ.