The selection criteria for the Livingston “Libby” Tindal Community Service Award are parallel.
There are two basic considerations:
· Outstanding Personal Acts
· Community Impact
First, the selectors review acts of courage, vision, dedication, and tenacity. Is there anything outstanding, unique, heroic about the nominee and his or her character?
Second, they review the impact on the community. Public service is about serving people and communities. As the nominee addresses important issues facing local communities or the country, has the nominee had a measurable impact?
Through the Livingston “Libby” Tindal Community Service Award, we are able to applaud “Unsung Heroes”, who give as God would want by servicing others. Eligibility includes members of the Regular Grand Lodge and Regular Grand Chapter of Virginia who go well above and beyond their expected service. "Unsung" means not normally in the media or without fanfare.
Submission Requirements (Entire submission should be no more than 4 pages plus the endorsement letter(s). Address each of the categories below by number.
Award Time line
¨ Nominations must be received by the RGLVA Secretary by August 16.
Presentation of Award:
- Award will be presented at the annual Virginia State Session.
- Winner will receive a plaque and a check for $300.
Nomination Form Guidelines
¨ Complete the Nomination Cover Page.
¨ Submit all documents identified in Submission Requirements.
¨ Electronic copy of entire package is to be submitted to the RGLVA Secretary.
¨ Closing Date: Nominations must be received by the RGLVA Secretary by August 16.
Judging Process and Criteria Judging will be undertaken by a panel. The judges assessment of each nomination will be bound by the judging criteria. The judging panel will assess each nomination according to the criteria and select a winning candidate in each category. The decision of the judging panel is final and all nominators and nominees acknowledge and accept this fact.
The judging panel reserves the right to present two Awards in one category or to not present an Award if nominees in a particular category are not considered to be of a high enough standard. In addition to the individual category criteria outlined above, the judging panel may give consideration to one or more of the following:
Continuing and significant commitment to community service as reflected in participation in programs and initiatives which are responsive to community and social needs.
- The extent to which their service may be considered noteworthy.
- The length and degree of their service.
- The degree to which their service has made lasting or meaningful contributions to the community.
- The extent to which the service might be considered above and beyond the call of duty.
- The extent to which the nominees community service is recognised by their peers.
Service is a 7-letter word which stands for:
S- INCERE
E- MPATHETIC
R- ESOURCEFUL
V- IRTUOUS
I- NSPIRATIONAL
C- OMMITTED
E- NDLESS
Copyright © 2006 - 2019 by the Regular Grand Lodge of Virginia. All rights reserved.
There are two basic considerations:
· Outstanding Personal Acts
· Community Impact
First, the selectors review acts of courage, vision, dedication, and tenacity. Is there anything outstanding, unique, heroic about the nominee and his or her character?
Second, they review the impact on the community. Public service is about serving people and communities. As the nominee addresses important issues facing local communities or the country, has the nominee had a measurable impact?
Through the Livingston “Libby” Tindal Community Service Award, we are able to applaud “Unsung Heroes”, who give as God would want by servicing others. Eligibility includes members of the Regular Grand Lodge and Regular Grand Chapter of Virginia who go well above and beyond their expected service. "Unsung" means not normally in the media or without fanfare.
Submission Requirements (Entire submission should be no more than 4 pages plus the endorsement letter(s). Address each of the categories below by number.
- List of members Community Service. 100 words
- Who was served? Discuss the impact of community service activity on an individual or agency.
- Results: What was done? Specific results. Description of community service activity. Include information on how and when the activity began. How long it continued, as well as plans or commitments for the future. Who was involved. Why is award worthy?
- Role of the member. How much was donated in terms of cash, materials, time, etc. How many people were involved, etc.
- Include an endorsement letter from each beneficiary.
Award Time line
¨ Nominations must be received by the RGLVA Secretary by August 16.
Presentation of Award:
- Award will be presented at the annual Virginia State Session.
- Winner will receive a plaque and a check for $300.
Nomination Form Guidelines
¨ Complete the Nomination Cover Page.
¨ Submit all documents identified in Submission Requirements.
¨ Electronic copy of entire package is to be submitted to the RGLVA Secretary.
¨ Closing Date: Nominations must be received by the RGLVA Secretary by August 16.
Judging Process and Criteria Judging will be undertaken by a panel. The judges assessment of each nomination will be bound by the judging criteria. The judging panel will assess each nomination according to the criteria and select a winning candidate in each category. The decision of the judging panel is final and all nominators and nominees acknowledge and accept this fact.
The judging panel reserves the right to present two Awards in one category or to not present an Award if nominees in a particular category are not considered to be of a high enough standard. In addition to the individual category criteria outlined above, the judging panel may give consideration to one or more of the following:
Continuing and significant commitment to community service as reflected in participation in programs and initiatives which are responsive to community and social needs.
- The extent to which their service may be considered noteworthy.
- The length and degree of their service.
- The degree to which their service has made lasting or meaningful contributions to the community.
- The extent to which the service might be considered above and beyond the call of duty.
- The extent to which the nominees community service is recognised by their peers.
Service is a 7-letter word which stands for:
S- INCERE
E- MPATHETIC
R- ESOURCEFUL
V- IRTUOUS
I- NSPIRATIONAL
C- OMMITTED
E- NDLESS
Copyright © 2006 - 2019 by the Regular Grand Lodge of Virginia. All rights reserved.