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 Youth 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 youth (18 years of age or younger) nomination. Based upon
the information submitted, outstanding youth 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,
12 point font), why this individual was nominated. Newspaper clippings and letters
of endorsement are accepted.
Please return this nomination form along with any nomination letter(s) to: Missouri Community Betterment, 1702 Cedar Ridge Way, Branson West, MO 65737. Nominations MUST be postmarked no later than July 31, 2008. Only ONE individual from a community or neighborhood may be nominated for this award.
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Name of Youth Nominee