NHSA Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form

2011-2012 NHSA Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form

Requirements to apply:
An individual may be nominated and selected as the Volunteer of the Year for extraordinary accomplishments as a volunteer if the individual-

is an excellent role model for the community beyond soccer
has favorable relations with other members of the soccer community
demonstrates a willingness to promote players and soccer
is a positive role model for all volunteers
is of sound moral and ethical character
through participation, has increased the opportunities for others to participate in soccer
has not received any compensation for the volunteer efforts.

Complete home address and phone number are required. Please TYPE or PRINT LEGIBLY.

Nominee's Name:
	First Name	Last Name
* PRINT nominee's name EXACTLY as it is to appear on the certificate.
Address:
City:		State:		Zip:
Email:		Phone (area code):
Occupation:		State/Club/League:
		Category:	Competitive Recreation

Criteria:
Reponses to each of the following 3 criterions should be kept to a maximum of 400 words.

1) Involvement with soccer and community:
How and when did the nominated volunteer get involved with soccer? What impact has his/her volunteering had on the local association? Has the volunteer demonstrated leadership within the community? How so? What other activities, aside from soccer, is the volunteer involved in?

2) Promoting the game:
What steps has the volunteer taken to further advance the game and all who participate? Does the volunteer participate in soccer outside his or her position as a volunteer (i.e. playing, coaching, or refereeing)? Has the volunteer created relationships within the community to promote the game? Give examples.

3) Moral and Ethical Character:
Does the volunteer share similar values to those of the NHSA and its' members? Has the volunteer received compensation for his/her efforts? How has the volunteer's involvement with soccer shaped his/her existing character?

Nominator's Name:
	First Name	Last Name
Address:
City:		State:	Zip:
Email:		Phone (area code):
Relation to Nominee:

Supporting documentation such as letters of recommendation can be submitted in one of two ways:

Digital documents can be sent as email attachments to NHSA Administrator at nhadmin@soccernh.org
Paper documents can be sent to NHSA Administrator Suite 3 1600 Candia Rd. Manchester, NH 03109
Be sure to Include the Name of the Nominee on all Supporting Materials!

All forms and supporting documents must be submitted to the NHSA by 09-07-2012