NOMINATION LETTER

How To Write A Nomination Letter
16 April 2012 - A nomination letter is a very important part of any award, as it allows the judges to really understand a lot about the nominee from someone who knows them personally. If you write a great nomination letter for someone, it may be the difference in whether or not they are chosen to receive the award, which may be a scholarship, admission to a college or university, or an award in their chosen discipline. There are lots of things to consider when writing a nomination letter. Make It Personal First and foremost, nomination letters should be personal and should demonstrate that you really do know the person that you are nominating. Highlight the amount of time that you've spent with this person, what you've learned about them, and a few high level points about how they are qualified for this position. Since you are most likely going to know the nominee much better than the judging panel, your letter serves as a window into the nominee's life and work ethic, so make it personal! Be Truthful It seems obvious, but do not lie in a nomination letter, even if you feel like it will help... read

Nomination Letters Examples
17 April 2012 - Writing letters of nomination can be a little intimidating. Included are some examples with the explanation of the positive and negative features. Example 1 Dear Committee, I would like to nominate my friend, Terrence Bates, for the award you annually give to an excellent man of the community. Terrance is an excellent father, employee, coach, and friend. Thank you for considering him. Sincerely, Peter Matthews Explanation 1 Positive: Nominee’s name is included. Short Attributes are listed. Negative: Award is not named, just described Attributes are not examined together. How many children does he have? Is he single or married? Where does he work and why is he an excellent employee? What does he coach? How often does he coach? Example 2 Dear Committee, I would like to nominate my friend, Terrence Bates, for the Annual Men of Excellence Award. Terrence works hard as a single father raising 2 sons and a daughter, works for the sanitation department, coaches his sons, and is my most reliable friend. Thank you for considering his qualifikations for this awa... read more

Nomination Letter
12 March 2012 - An example of nomination letter to nominate someone for a certain award. Dear Madames and Sirs, My colleagues and I are pleased to nominate our student, Theodore Smith, for the Community Club Academic All Star Achievement Award. This award is the perfect commemoration of all the effort he has put forth during his time at Johnson High School. Not only is he an excellent student but also he is a star athlete and a team player. As a student, his success is found by taking note of his effort as well as his consistent high scores. Not every class has been easy for him. While English and Economics are his most advanced courses, he has struggled to understand Physics. By seeking individual tutoring opportunities, he has begun to understand the complexities of this perplexing science. As he has understood this somewhat befuddling course, he has also started to enjoy it and has raised the bar for his fellow students. Challenging me, the teacher, to take them a step further with each newly learned concept has become routine in our classes. We are seeking new knowledge while contact... read more

Nomination Letter Template
12 May 2012 - Writing a nomination letter includes a formal salutation and an introduction which names the nominee specifically, mentions the name of the award, and lists briefly the nominee’s qualifications. After the opening paragraph, the letter breaks into brief paragraphs explaining each of the qualifications. Do not go into depth with explanation, but make sure that any detail necessary to receive the award is highlighted. Finally, conclude the letter with a summary of the qualifications again and words of gratitude. This is the map of a nomination letter. Salutation Options Dear Committee, Dear Sirs and Madames Introduction Paragraph It is my privilege to nominate my colleague, Kristin Thompson, for the Woman of the Year Award. Kristin is an active mom of two teenagers, volunteers as a crisis pregnancy counselor, and holds a annual fundraiser for an orphanage in Haiti that is currently recovering from the earthquake. Explanation Paragraphs As a busy mom of two teenagers, she spends her time coordinating schedules, being a taxi service, and encourages her children's academic ef... read

Award Nomination Letters Format
15 March 2012 - An award nomination letter should follow the format of the award-granting organization. Be specific about the service and impact of that service on the community of the nominee. The heading for each letter is the same and should be formatted as below: HEADING EXAMPLE: Date: To: Council Recognition Panel Appropriate Address From: Nominator Name, Degree if any Nominator Address Positions Held By Nominator: <Relevant positions of Nominator to the Council Recognition Panel> Subject: Letter of Nomination for <Nominee Name> Generally, award nomination letters may follow one of the three generic formats outlined: EXAMPLE 1: Date: To: From: Positions Held By: Subject: Letter of Nomination for Nominee 1. Relationship Write about the length of time the nominee and nominator have known one another. The circumstances under which the nominee and nominator met. Describe the role and position of the nominee. 2. Focus of Service Describe the impact of the nominee's service and the type of service performed. Describe the qualities that make... read more