MSC Community Service Award

HISTORY

The Award was established in 2002 by the Executive Board of the MSC, an organization of NAHRO agency members that supply goods and services to the low- and moderate-income housing and community development industry. NAHRO, established in l933, is a professional membership organization of more than 23,000 housing and community development agencies and professionals throughout the United States whose mission is to provide affordable housing and safe viable communities that enhance the quality of life for all Americans,especially those of low- and moderate-income.

ELIGIBILITY

NAHRO Manufacturers and Suppliers Council agency members or individuals who work for companies that are MSC members. The Company must be a MSC member at the time of entry and when the award is presented. There may be only one submission per MSC company per year. You may not receive a second award for the continuation of the same service that was already presented an award.

EVALUATION PERIOD

To be eligible for the award, the community service activity must have taken place during the preceding three calendar years.

CRITERIA

Certificates for Notable Community Service are given to MSC Companies/individuals who have made a significant Community Service contribution. Additional recognition may be given to those who have distinguished themselves by making an extraordinary contribution. Entries are judged on their own merit according to the following criteria:

• Results: What was done, when, where? What was the level of effort/donation? What was accomplished as a result? How did the Community Service meet a specific community need?
• Inovation: Did the Activity reflect an innovative or unique approach to solving problem or need?
• Ongoing Involvment: Is there an ongoing commitment to continue (or a history of) the voluntary community service? For how long? Could this program be used as a model by another company in a different locale?
• Role of MSC Company/Individual: Was the level for the size of the company above what would normally be expected by other companies in the private sector?

    AWARD TIMELINE

        Nominations must be submitted online by July 16, 2013
 
        Recipients will be notified in September 2013
  
        Presentation of Award:  For the Notable Entries, a framed certificates will be sent in September so they can be displayed in the Exhibit Hall and noted in the Conference Program at the National Conference and Exhibit.   Any Awards for Distinguished Service will be plaques similar to the Awards of Excellence and be given in person at a general session at the National Conference and Exhibition.