The Brainerd Jaycees and Brainerd Community Action have partnered again this year, along with a variety of other nonprofit organizations, to accept nominations for the following Distinguished Service Awards:
Outstanding Citizen of the Year: Selected by Brainerd Community Action.
Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year: Selected by Brainerd Community Action.
Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year: Selected by Brainerd Community Action.
Outstanding Agribusiness Person of the Year: Selected by Brainerd FFA Alumni.
Outstanding Child Care Provider of the Year: Selected by Crow Wing County.
Outstanding Educator of the Year: Selected by Education Minnesota-Brainerd.
Outstanding Senior Volunteers of the Year: Selected by The Center in Brainerd.
Outstanding Community Service Provider of the Year (includes police, fire, EMTs, etc.): Selected by the Brainerd Jaycees.
Outstanding Young Citizen of the Year: Selected by the Brainerd Jaycees.
Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year criteria are as follows:
Demonstration of a positive impact on the region/improve overall quality of life for the community.
Demonstration of community/nonprofit partnership.
Active involvement by director, staff, board members, volunteers, constituents and other stakeholders in delivering excellent service/product.
Effective fundraising and resource development.
Solid financial management.
Unique use of financial resources to strengthen organization.
Effective use of social media and information technology for communication of product/services.
Typical characteristics of a successful nonprofit include a pro-active board of directors, dedicated staff and unwavering support from community partners. To recognize a standout nonprofit with these characteristics, this award is presented to an organization that displays amazing leadership, integrity and management skills required for success.
Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year criteria are as follows:
The award is to be given to a living person.
Candidates should be 18 years or younger.
The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal youth pursuits.
The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community.
The services were performed for an extended period of time.
The award recognizes youth typically ages 13-18 who make a difference in the community through volunteerism and service work. It is open to anyone in the Brainerd lakes area who exemplify the ideal of service to humanity.
Outstanding Citizen of the Year criteria are as follows:
The award is to be given to a living person.
The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal employment or business pursuits.
The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community.
The services were performed for an extended period of time.
Outstanding Young Citizen of the Year criteria are as follows:
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The award is to be given to a living person, who is between the age of 18-40 years old.
The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal employment or business pursuits.
The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community.
The services were performed for an extended period of time.
The award recognizes youths who make a difference in the community through volunteerism and service work. It is open to anyone in the Brainerd lakes area who exemplifies the ideal of service to humanity.
Outstanding Agribusiness Person of the Year criteria as follows:
The award is to be given to a living person who works closely with, or in, the farming community in the Brainerd lakes area.
The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal employment or business pursuits.
The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community.
The services were performed for an extended period of time.
Outstanding Community Service Provider of the Year criteria as follows:
The award is to be given to a living person, who could include police, fire, EMTs, etc.
The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal employment or business pursuits.
The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community.
The services were performed for an extended period of time.
Letters of nomination should include:
The nominee's occupation.
Details of volunteer work and length of service.
Office they have in the organization(s).
Impact of the nominee's contributions to the lakes area.
Letters of support from organizations that have benefited from their services.
Letters should be no longer than four pages.
Letters of nomination should be submitted preferably through email to The Brainerd Jaycees at jaycees.dsa@gmail.com by Sept. 8.
For those who prefer to send a hard copy, mail it to: Brainerd Jaycees, c/o Distinguished Service Awards, P.O. Box 384, Brainerd, MN 56401.
For more information, contact Dave Badeaux at Brainerd Community Action at 218-829-5278 or info@BrainerdCommunityAction.org .
