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Last Day To Nominate A River East Superstar

The deadline to submit your nominations is 11:59pm tonight.

I just saw learned how to make a nomination. To make a nomination for a deserving EotR individual, business or organization go HERE.  FYI - all nominations must be submitted electronically.

Details on the award categories from the r.e.e.l. website are included below.




he Distinguished Service Awards will recognize and honor outstanding individuals and/or organizations that have made a significant impact on the East of the River community through service and outreach efforts in 2011. This year's deadline is fast approaching:  Monday, November 28, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.

The exceptional efforts by East of the River residents, educators, businesses and others often go unnoticed as they much prefer to work silently and behind the scenes. But they are making a difference in people’s lives and in the communities we call home. The annual awards will serve as r.e.e.l.’s recognition and appreciation for their service, commitment and dedication East of the River. 

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Definition of Outstanding Service:Recipients of the r.e.e.l. Distinguished Service Awards have demonstrated a sustain commitment to the organization’s mission of engagement and empowerment in the East of the River community through a variety of channels, including but not limited to, neighborhood investment, volunteerism, education, prevention of crime and youth violence, increased access to healthcare and wellness care, improved options for better food nutrition and security, and raised the awareness of environmental concerns—each with a unique focus on Ward 7 and Ward 8 communities.
r.e.e.l. Distinguished Service awardees exemplify one or more of the following characteristics:
  • Engage in the creation, organization, and/or mobilization of volunteers, groups and resources that are involved in projects benefiting the greater community.
  • Demonstrate sustained commitment to meeting community needs.
  • Utilize unique and creative approaches to meeting needs.
  • Develop and foster the virtues and skills of civic engagement and social responsibility.
2011 Award Categories:
  • Ward 7 Individual/Organization/Business  - making a difference in Ward 7
  • Ward 8 Individual/Organization/Business  - making a difference in Ward 8 
  • East of the River Individual/Organization/Business  - impacting Wards 7 and 8
  • Top Volunteer  -  member(s) that has demonstrated a sustained commitment and dedication to the organization’s mission and activities
  • Young Leader - East of the River young person under 21 impacting the community or their peers
  • Emerging Leader - member having an impact in the community, city, nation, or world


Guidelines for Nominations:
Nominations for the 2011 r.e.e.l Distinguished Service Awards can be submitted by a nominee, supervisor or peer without regard to the nominee’s membership status in r.e.e.l. However, membership in r.e.e.l. will be weighed by the judging panel when reviewing finalists.

All finalists will be notified in advance, and winners will be announced at the awards program taking place during a program held in conjunction with 2011 holiday celebration on Thursday, December 15, 2011.

Only electronic submissions will be accepted. The awards submission deadline is Monday, November 28, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Applications can be submitted online at  www.reeldc.org. Any supporting materials can be submitted to:   Awards@reeldc.org with “Service Award Nomination” in the e-mail subject line.

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