COLORADO WYOMING OPTIMISTS
2016-2017 Quarterly Award Categories
Individual Awards:
- Two winners will be chosen per quarter (one for each category)
#1) Rookie Of The quarter
Awarded to ONE new member who, during their first quarter as an Optimist member, best demonstrated dedication, leadership and commitment to their club and community during their joining quarter.
#2) Hit The Ground running:
Awarded to a member who embraces the Optimist Creed along with their volunteerism during their first year of joining.
Each club is encouraged to submit a nominee for each of the individual categories. The winner will be selected by the awards team and will be presented their award at the District Quarterly Conference pertaining to the award quarter:
October through December: Nomination must be postmarked by January 15th 2017. Award will be presented at the 2nd Quarter Conference on February 11, 2017.
January through March: Nomination must be postmarked by April 15th 2017. Award will be presented at the 3rd Quarter Conference on May 13, 2017.
April through June: Nomination must be postmarked by July 15th, 2017. Award will be presented at the District Convention August 17-20, 2017.
July through September: Nomination must be postmarked by October 10th, 2017. Award will be presented at the First District Conference
NOTE: If your club nominee wins one of the individual awards, PLEASE have a representative and your member receiving the award at the conference. We would also encourage the club to cover the registration cost for the winning member.
Club Awards:
- $25 check to club to be used for future projects
- One winner for each category each quarter
Club Project of the Quarter
Awarded to a club that conducted a project that has “Brought out the Best” for the youth in our communities. The project must be completed within the current year.
Groundbreaker Award:
Awarded to a club that has promoted Optimist International to increase membership and public knowledge of our principals. The promotion can be in the form of brochures, press releases, website, social media, or media recognition. When submitting, clubs attach an example with the nomination form.
Each club is encouraged to submit a summary of the project. The winner will be selected by the awards team and will be presented their award at the District Quarterly Conference pertaining to the award quarter:
October through December: Nomination must be postmarked by January 15th 2017. Award will be presented at the 2nd Quarter Conference on February 11, 2017.
January through March: Nomination must be postmarked by April 15th 2017. Award will be presented at the 3rd Quarter Conference on May 13, 2017.
April through June: Nomination must be postmarked by July 15th, 2017. Award will be presented at the District Convention August 17-20, 2017.
July through September: Nomination must be postmarked by October 10th, 2017. Award will be presented at the First District Conference 2017-2018.
NOTE: If your club wins either of the above awards, PLEASE have a representative at the conference to accept the award in person.
OPTIMIST OF THE YEAR: Each club can submit one nomination. The nominee can be either an old or new Optimist Member who has demonstrated an exemplary example of Optimism in the club and the community, the award presented at the First Quarter Conference, 2017-2018. Nomination must be postmarked by October 10, 2017.
Nominations should be mailed (or emailed) to:
t_merrill@comcast.net
Trish Merrill
P.O. Box 440327
Aurora, CO 80044
Cell: 303-885-4288 Call if you have any questions!
