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2020 Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta IMPACT AwardsHonoring Corporate Community Service & Civic EngagementThis has been a most unusual year, and companies are thinking about social impact in innovative new ways. The IMPACT 2020 Awards will recognize different categories than prior years in recognition of current community needs calling out outstanding achievements in corporate volunteer service (for Atlanta-based work) through the following categories: IMPACT Corporate Volunteer Program of the Year Presented to an exemplary corporate-employee volunteer or corporate social responsibility program that went above and beyond in the period between January 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020 to effectively integrate volunteering into the company’s business culture.Skills-Based Volunteering IMPACTPresented to an organization in recognition of its efforts to leverage the skills of the company’s employees to build operational capacity of nonprofit or community partners while fostering professional growth. Nominations may specifically reference an established skills-based volunteering program or may highlight a company’s pivot from in-person to virtual volunteering and CSR efforts due to COVID-19. All projects and programs referenced in the nomination must take place between January 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020.Social Justice IMPACT Presented to a company that addressed social justice in a bold and innovative way in the period between January 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020.ELIGIBILITYAwards will be given to for-profit companies, businesses or firms that recruit and activate volunteers to serve the Atlanta community and/or exclusively utilize Atlanta-based volunteer resources. Nominations may be made by companies, non-profit organizations or government entities in the Atlanta area.The nominated company, business or firm must approve the nomination before it is panies are welcome to nominate in more than one category.THE JUDGING PROCESSThe Judging Committee is comprised of community leaders and experts in corporate social responsibility. Decisions of the Judging Committee are final.No representatives of CVC member companies are involved in the judging and scoring process. The IMPACT Awards Committee is responsible for qualifying entries, but not scoring. If a company represented on the Committee submits an award application, the Committee member will not participate in the qualifying process for the category entered.COST: CVC of Atlanta Members receive first entry free and pay $50 for each additional entry. Non-Members pay $50 per entry. Please make a payment in the appropriate amount online at , or you may mail a check to CVC of Atlanta, Attn: Cheryl Kortemeier, 600 Means Street, NW, Suite 100, Atlanta GA 30318 (please email Cheryl to notify her that a check is on the way). DEADLINE: All entries must be received by 5pm, Friday, August 14, 2020.ITEMS OF NOTEAll entries will be retained by the CVC of Atlanta. The CVC of Atlanta may utilize portions of the nominations as examples in member programs, publications, on the CVC website and via social media. If you received an IMPACT Corporate Volunteer Program of the Year Award in 2019, you are not eligible to reapply in that category until 2021. However, you may apply in other categories.Award Finalists will be announced by the CVC via email and social media. The awards will be presented at the virtual 23rd Annual IMPACT Awards on September 16, 2020 and showcased in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.ABOUT THE CORPORATE VOLUNTEER COUNCIL OF ATLANTA (CVC)The CVC is a 501(c)(3) professional membership organization that supports our member companies to deliver business results through their strategic commitment to civic engagement and social impact. The CVC provides resources, encourages corporate members to develop excellence in volunteer programs, and advocates best practices in corporate civic engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR). We promote the role of corporations in the community; provide counsel to corporations interested in developing employee volunteer programs and community engagement strategies; serve as a forum for companies to learn about community needs and recognize companies and their employees for showing up for Atlanta when support is needed most.CONTACT USWebsite:Email:impact@Nomination Checklist FORMCHECKBOX Submit the company information form along with nomination forms for each award you enter. FORMCHECKBOX Use 12-point font, 1" margins and double space. FORMCHECKBOX Do not exceed the maximum word count permitted (IMPACT: 1,000 words; COVID-19 and Social Justice: 500 words). FORMCHECKBOX Please focus nominations on activities that have occurred ?since January 2019?. Include specific, measurable results. FORMCHECKBOX Attach 2-3 photos of your volunteers in action. These photos should, ideally, be associated with your nomination but may also be general company volunteer photos. FORMCHECKBOX Use a paragraph format and restate the question. Restating the questions will not affect your nomination word count. FORMCHECKBOX Help the judges understand how the company utilizes its resources and employee base to maximize its community impact. Try to convey the overall level of the company’s commitment to the community. FORMCHECKBOX Nominations must be completed in Microsoft Word (no locked formats, such as PDF, will be accepted) and e-mailed as an attachment to impact@ by 5pm on Friday, August 14, 2020. No extensions will be granted. FORMCHECKBOX Submit payment with nomination(s). The first nomination for CVC members is free, and any additional nominations are $50 each. Checks may be paid online or mailed to Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta, Attn: Cheryl Kortemeier, 600 Means Street, NW, Suite 100, Atlanta GA 30318. The 2020 IMPACT AwardsCompany Information FormCorporate Volunteer Council of AtlantaPlease complete in full.NOMINEE Company FORMTEXT ?????Address FORMTEXT ?????City FORMTEXT ?????State FORMTEXT ?????Zip FORMTEXT ?????Company Contact FORMTEXT ?????Email FORMTEXT ?????Phone FORMTEXT ?????COMPANY INFORMATIONNumber of Full-time Atlanta-based Employees: FORMTEXT ?????Number of Part-time or Affiliate Atlanta based-Employees: FORMTEXT ?????Name of Employee Volunteer Program: FORMTEXT ?????Date Employee Volunteer Program was Established: FORMTEXT ?????WE ARE APPLYING FOR THE FOLLOWING AWARD(S) – CHECK ALL THAT APPLY*: FORMCHECKBOX IMPACT CVP of the Year FORMCHECKBOX Skills-Based Volunteering IMPACT FORMCHECKBOX Social Justice IMPACT*Include a nomination entry for each box checked above.TWO REFERENCES - not affiliated with the nominated company, who are familiar with the projects/programs being entered for an award. If applying for a partnership award, please list at least one contact from the business or organization featured in your nomination.Name FORMTEXT ?????Name FORMTEXT ?????Title FORMTEXT ?????Title FORMTEXT ?????Affiliation FORMTEXT ?????Affiliation FORMTEXT ?????Email Address FORMTEXT ?????Email Address FORMTEXT ?????Phone Number FORMTEXT ?????Phone Number FORMTEXT ?????Do you grant the IMPACT Awards Committee permission to consider your company’s nomination(s) for an alternate category? (You will be notified): FORMCHECKBOX YES FORMCHECKBOX NOThe 2020 IMPACT Corporate Volunteer Program of the Year AwardNOMINATION FORMThis award will be presented to an exemplary corporate-employee volunteer or corporate social responsibility program that went above and beyond in the period between January 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020 to effectively integrate volunteering into the company’s business culture.Criteria:Effectively integrated volunteerism into their business culture;Mobilized a significant portion of the employee population (at least 33%) with representation across various management levels, job roles, departments and demographics; Aligned its efforts with business objectives.Nomination must not exceed 1,000 words.How does the employee volunteer program support the company’s mission, vision or commitment to the community? FORMTEXT ?????What percentage of your Atlanta-based employees participates in volunteer activities? FORMTEXT ?????How does your community support connect to your business objectives? FORMTEXT ?????How do you measure your program (e.g. number of volunteers, volunteer hours, project outcomes, trees planted, meals served, items donated, etc.)? Based on your measurement, what has been the impact of your program to date? FORMTEXT ?????How does your program affect employee retention, morale, satisfaction and/or engagement? FORMTEXT ?????Describe how your company’s volunteer program is supported by all employment levels (senior executives, middle management, and staff). FORMTEXT ?????The 2020 Skills-Based Volunteering IMPACT AwardNomination FormThis award will be presented to a business in recognition of its efforts to leverage the skills of the company’s employees to build operational capacity of nonprofit or community partners while fostering professional growth. Nominations may specifically reference an established skills-based volunteering program or may highlight a company’s pivot from in-person to virtual volunteering and CSR efforts due to COVID-19. All projects and programs referenced in the nomination must take place between January 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020.Criteria:Effectively addresses COVID-19 Recovery and Response or immediate community needs created by the effects of the pandemic.Demonstrates innovation and creativity to solve a community need created by the presence of COVID-19.Produces measurable results Nomination must not exceed 500 words.What specific need is the project addressing? What are the goals and objectives? FORMTEXT ?????Describe the project or program activities and key results. FORMTEXT ?????What special qualities or challenges made this project and its results unique? FORMTEXT ?????How did your project involve skills-based volunteers? FORMTEXT ?????Did this project support the company’s response to COVID-19? If so, would your company repeat this type of project in the absence of COVID-19 or is it unique to current events? FORMTEXT ?????Describe the sustainability of this project, i.e. how will the results of your short-term volunteer service have an ongoing impact on the community or partner agency? FORMTEXT ?????The 2020 Social Justice IMPACT AwardNomination FormThis award will be presented to a company that addressed social justice in a bold and innovative way in the period between January 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020.Criteria:Effectively addresses current events around racism and social injustice in a meaningful way.Encourages positive culture change within a business and/or its community facing efforts.Demonstrates innovation and creativity to address inequity created by social injustice.Nomination must not exceed 500 words.What are the goals and objectives of this effort? FORMTEXT ?????Describe the project or program activities. FORMTEXT ?????How was this effort developed and implemented? Who led this effort and who participated? FORMTEXT ?????Was this a new effort? Is it one-time or on-going? FORMTEXT ?????Does this effort align with your company’s corporate social responsibility or employee volunteer program goals? Highlight any specific projects of activities that specifically relate to the company’s strategy. FORMTEXT ????? ................
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