2017 Dot.Org Award Nominations |
Thank you for your interest in the 2017 Dot.Org Awards.
General criteria: The nominated project must have been launched in the last 18 months. A project may be entered in more than one category, but separate entries are required for each additional nomination. Award winners from the previous year are ineligible the following year. Please do not resubmit entries from previous years.
This nomination form asks for information on:
The nominated nonprofit
The nominated project
General criteria: The nominated project must have been launched in the last 18 months. A project may be entered in more than one category, but separate entries are required for each additional nomination. Award winners from the previous year are ineligible the following year. Please do not resubmit entries from previous years.
This nomination form asks for information on:
The nominated nonprofit
The nominated project
Web address of organization and project
Nonprofit/project budget size
Nonprofit/project budget size
Launch date of project
The audience(s) of the project
Nomination category
How the project meets the criteria for that category
How the project aligns with the organization’s mission
Demonstrated results of the project
Your contact information
Contact information for the nominated project
You will be able to return and continue editing if you leave the survey, so please do not create duplicate entries just to see the questions (they are all listed on this page).
Award Categories
Creative Campaign
Examples of projects in this category could include, but are not limited to: fundraising campaigns, marketing initiatives, advocacy or public awareness campaigns and use of mobile media.
Nominated projects should meet the following criteria:
1. Demonstrates that the campaign used the right tools for the job
2. Used a creative or novel approach
3. Was effective in the goals set forth
4. Engaged the audience effectively
Program Delivery
Examples of projects in this category could include, but are not limited to: mapping for program participants, hardware or software for participant improvement, streamlining program services, and connecting people to information.
Nominated projects should meet the following criteria:
1. Solves a problem/challenge
2. Meets participant or client needs
3. Improves service delivery
4. Creative use of technology
Website Redesign*
Examples of projects in this category could include, but are not limited to: brand new websites, complete redesigns, site facelifts and rebranding projects on the web.
Nominated projects should meet the following criteria:
1. Meet a clear need (please explain the process to determine needs)
2. Includes a strategy for continued improvement based on analytics/tools
3. Includes an integrated content strategy
4. Used an inclusive process during development
The audience(s) of the project
Nomination category
How the project meets the criteria for that category
How the project aligns with the organization’s mission
Demonstrated results of the project
Your contact information
Contact information for the nominated project
You will be able to return and continue editing if you leave the survey, so please do not create duplicate entries just to see the questions (they are all listed on this page).
Award Categories
Creative Campaign
Examples of projects in this category could include, but are not limited to: fundraising campaigns, marketing initiatives, advocacy or public awareness campaigns and use of mobile media.
Nominated projects should meet the following criteria:
1. Demonstrates that the campaign used the right tools for the job
2. Used a creative or novel approach
3. Was effective in the goals set forth
4. Engaged the audience effectively
Program Delivery
Examples of projects in this category could include, but are not limited to: mapping for program participants, hardware or software for participant improvement, streamlining program services, and connecting people to information.
Nominated projects should meet the following criteria:
1. Solves a problem/challenge
2. Meets participant or client needs
3. Improves service delivery
4. Creative use of technology
Website Redesign*
Examples of projects in this category could include, but are not limited to: brand new websites, complete redesigns, site facelifts and rebranding projects on the web.
Nominated projects should meet the following criteria:
1. Meet a clear need (please explain the process to determine needs)
2. Includes a strategy for continued improvement based on analytics/tools
3. Includes an integrated content strategy
4. Used an inclusive process during development
This category is divided into two: one for small orgs (budget size under $750,000) and one for large orgs (budget size over $750,000)
Nomination Deadline: January 15