Outstanding leaders build outstanding communities. Able leadership provides the foundation of effective community development. Vibrant communities can point to leaders of the past; strong present leadership ensures future prosperity. Not all leaders possess the same qualities, but following are some characteristics you may find in a leader.
| Concern for
others Builds self-esteem and self confidence in others Empowers others Recognizes talents and skills of others Gives due credit and recognition Informed Aware of conditions, circumstances, needs, etc. Sets good example Commands respect Motivates Responsible Listens Communicates Builds consensus Willing to take leadership positions, e.g., board director, officer, chairperson, etc. |
Organizes Dreams |
Recognition
of these leadership qualities encourages civic participation, stimulates
enthusiasm and provides inspiration. By nominating an individual for the Missouri
Community Betterment Adult Leadership Award, your community is honoring and
paying tribute to the nominee. This, in itself, is a great honor.
Any
community or neighborhood, participating in the 2008 awards competition is
eligible to submit one adult nomination. Based upon the information submitted,
outstanding adult nominees will be recognized at the annual recognition
luncheon. All nominees will receive a leadership certificate. Nominees from
communities receiving an on-site visit will be presented with certificates at
the time of the judges’ visit. All other nominees will receive their
certificates by mail.
Please
describe, in no more than 1,000 words (three typewritten pages, double spaced
in 12-point type), why this individual was nominated. Newspaper clippings and letters
of endorsement are accepted
Nominations MUST be postmarked no later than July 31, 2008. Only ONE individual from a community or neighborhood may be nominated for this award.
Fill in all areas then click on Submit button, then check info, then click on print. Please mail this nomination form along with any nomination letter(s) to: Missouri Community Betterment, 1702 Cedar Ridge Way, Branson West, MO 65737.