Environmental Stewardship Award Nomination Form

This award salutes local caretakers of our planet’s natural resources. The recipient(s) of this award routinely engage in exceptional education outreach and/or initiatives that protect the environment. Leaders in environmental stewardship are passionate about conservation and guardianship of our land, air, and water resources. This is a competitive recognition and at least two awards will be granted in this category.

Please carefully review the information below and at the end of this document.  Because all information must be completed in a single session, consider printing this document for planning purposes. Click on OK when completing each section.  Thank you in advance!

AWARD ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1.   All nominees must have served and/or supported Greater West Bloomfield and/or Michigan in the prior year.  
2.  Previous award recipients are ineligible for the same category.
3.  Recognition is based on the nominees voluntary and nonpartisan community service to benefit Michiganders or promote Michigan.  
4.  This is a competitive recognition.

KEY NOMINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  
1.   Answer each of the twelve questions in this nomination form.  Responses are required to each question.
2.  Click "DONE" after the last page to submit it.  Provide additional follow up, if requested.
3.  By March 2, 2018, email a digital photo of the organization to DebMacon4@gmail.com.
4.  By May 4, 2018, purchase any Breakfast Registrations needed in addition to the one provided at no cost by the Awards Committee.

KEY GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD MICHIGAN WEEK AWARD COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.  Confirm nomination is received, review eligibility and communicate award status to the nominator.
2.  Awardees will be  acknowledged in the printed awards program & their photos displayed when introduced at the Michigan Week Community Awards Breakfast on May 18.
3.  Each awardee receives a special plaque and certificate of recognition.
4.  Invite elected officials serving Greater West Bloomfield to CONGRATULATE awardees.
5.  Cablecast the awards program, make the program available OnDemand & on YouTube.
6.  Respond to questions emailed to the Awards Committee Chair. DebMacon4@gmail.com
7.  Finalize award decisions.

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* 1. Is this nomination for an individual or organization?  An organization may be a business, club, neighborhood association, faith community congregation, public agency/institution or school?

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* 2. What is the name of the individual or organization being nominated for an Environmental Stewardship Award?

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* 3. Specifically, what geographic area is served or supported and for how long?

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* 4. What is the individual's or organization leader's name and their contact information?

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* 5. Who is submitting this nomination for recognition and what is their contact information?

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* 6. What inspired the nominee's passion for environmental stewardship?  What is their primary goal and potential future impact?

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* 7. What is unique about this nominee? How do innovation and educational outreach propel successful outcomes?  

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* 8. Summarize in 100 words or less,  why this nominee should be a recipient of an Environmental Stewardship Award.

(This information may be edited.)

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* 9. A digital photo:

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* 10. This nomination is submitted prior to 5:00 PM, March 2, 2018.

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* 11. If this nominee is selected by the Awards Committee to receive an Environmental Stewardship Award, the individual or organization representative accepting the award  will receive a complimentary registration to attend  the Michigan Week Community Awards Breakfast on Friday, May 18, 2018.  This person must arrive by 7:00 AM to register.  A hot buffet breakfast will be served at 7:15 AM.  

Who will attend to receive the recognition?

Use the "Registration Here" link at www.michiganweek.org to register additional attendees.

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* 12. All facts, dates and spelling of names for publication, have been carefully checked.

Thank you for helping to honor those who make a difference in the quality of life in Greater West Bloomfield and Michigan.

Your dedication to appreciating those who freely share their time, talents and support helps strengthen Greater West Bloomfield and Michigan families, neighborhoods, organizations and communities!

46th GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD  MICHIGAN WEEK COMMUNITY AWARDS BREAKFAST
Friday, May 18, 2018
Glen Oaks Country Club, 30500 West 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills 48334
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 4 OR ON MAY 18
Honoree Registration: 7:00 AM, Friday, May 18
Buffet Breakfast: 7:15 AM, Friday, May 18

2018 Program Theme:  "Honoring Our Public Safety Departments"

Additional information is available at www.michiganweek.org
*  Register by credit card. 
    At www.michiganweek.org, click on "Register Here" to access PayPal.
*  Register by mail with a check.
    Make the check payable to West Bloomfield Youth Assistance - Michigan Week's fiduciary agent.  Mail or drop off the check at the Greater West Bloomfield Cable Communications Commission during weekday business hours at 4510 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323. The Greater West Bloomfield Cable Communications Commission is a Michigan Week partner.

Michigan Week Awards Calendar
*  February 2 to May 4, 2018 *  Register to attend the Breakfast 
*  On or before March 2, 2018 *   Nomination Forms are due
*  On or before March 2 , 2018 *  Email digital photo of nominees to DebMacon4@gmail.com
*  April 2 to April 6 *  Awards Committee announces honorees
*  May 18, 2018 *  Attend the 46th Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Community Awards Breakfast


At your service and in appreciation,
46th Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Awards Committee

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