AWARDS CRITERIA
A. MERITORIUS SERVICE AWARD
To recognize outstanding service to the NCAFDO organization, an award for meritorious service will be given to those individuals or group(s) who have, through a special act or service, or who have, over time, done one more of the following:
1. Demonstrated a special loyalty to the organization which results in significant furtherance of the organization’s goal(s);
2. Sustained effort, over time, to achieve the organizational goals;
3. Producing high-quality work, either on an individual assignment or on a continuing basis;
4. Exhibiting a special enthusiasm or commitment to NCAFDO goals;
5. Exhibiting a special ability to work with others.
Any NCAFDO member is eligible for this award, and any member may nominate any other member for the award.
Recognition will be given in the form of a plaque, letter, and other appropriate memento, such as a watch or similar article.
B. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
When an individual or group has performed a service for NCAFDO and the organization feels that it is appropriate to provide evidence of its gratitude, a certification of appreciation shall be executed and presented to that individual or group describing the organization’s appreciation for the service.
Examples of efforts which could justify such a certificate include:
1. A presentation at a NCAFDO meeting or conference;
2. Service on a task force or committee appointed by the organization to accomplish one of its programs or goals;
3. An act or service inside or outside the organization which furthers the organization’s goals.
In order to document the issuance of a certificate of appreciation, the NCAFDO officers shall direct the printing of a document on which the organization seal or logo is inscribed along with its name and a statement that the certificate is issued in appreciation of support provided to the programs and goals of the NCAFDO organization.
