The Awate Award is given out to individuals, both students and professionals, who have made achievements and/or academic excellence both in and outside of the community.
They are roles who inspire us to continue to persevere in all of our endeavors and shine a light for future generations to look up to.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Nominations starts on February 12, 2019, and will end May 15, 2019
- A record of the nominee’s achievements must accompany by the nomination form, exemplary role serving the community and any other relevant information to support their contributions.
- Two reference letters supporting the nominee is required with the application form.
NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS
- Award nomination forms should be completed before the deadline of May 15, 2019.
- Complete document submission of accomplishments that makes the nominee deserving of the award.
- A one page narrative description of accomplishments letter.
ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD
- Anyone may nominate an individual or group for an award.
- An individual may not receive more than one award for the same achievement.
- A candidate may be nominated posthumously.
SELECTION PROCESS
The Award Standing Committee receives nomination forms and other relevant documentations to make sure all requirements are met. The Board of Directors representative and the Nomination Committee will provide the documents to the appointed Award Jury. Appointed Award Jury will select honourees by majority vote according to the guidelines provided by the Board of Directors and the Nomination Committee.
The Award Jury will forward their final decisions to the Board of Directors for approval. The Board of Directors will announce the award recipients prior the award ceremony. Also, the Board of Directors have the right to reject the selected individual or group with reasons.
An Award Jury Member will only serve for one year term. For the following year other individuals will be appointed by the Board of Directors to serve as an Award Jury.
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
This award recognizes students who achieved academic excellence, outstanding achievement in Science, Visual Art, Performing Art, Literature, Business, Entrepreneurship and Sports.
STUDENTS SELECTION CRITERIA
The Following is a Guide for the selection of student honourees:
- A Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Merit Scholarship Received
- Participation in clubs/teams
- Community Service
Nomination form for a student can be found here.
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR PROFESSIONALS
Professional honourees are persons of eminence in his/her respective discipline, recognized by a long and highly recognized effort in Arts, History, Science, Music & Culture, Community Service, Entrepreneurial Skills, Leadership and other endeavours of significance serve the community as exemplary figures.
In addition the candidate must be a person of integrity, good moral character and with good standing in the community. Anyone can nominate a candidate for consideration for Award. Awate Award, Board of Directors has the right to accept nomination, or reject a candidate for any reason the board seems necessary by a majority vote.
PROFESSIONALS SELECTION CRITERIA
The following is a guide for the selection of Professional honourees:
- A person with a continuous and distinguished service to community over a number of years
- A person whose vision and efforts have brought a positive impact on others and the community or country
- A person of integrity and good moral character and good standing in the community
- A person of courage who, despite obstacles or discouraging circumstances has overcome the odds against him/her to become a model of success
- A person who exhibits the attributes of excellence worth of emulating by the youth
- A person who is considered eminent by his peers. A person who stands out in his/her field and has achieved above average recognition in his field of expertise
- A person who has dedicated his life to the betterment of others, a humanitarian whose noble act has helped the less fortunate.
- A person considered a pioneer in a specific area and brought about a lasting legacy to the community or country
Nomination form for a professional can be found here.