Call for Nominations: EDM Volunteer & Neighborhood of the Year

Celebration of Progress – Annual Community Awards

Celebrate the community spirit in East Des Moines by recognizing the outstanding contributions of its volunteers and neighborhoods. The East Des Moines Chamber is accepting nominations for the following award categories:

Volunteer of the Year: An individual that has given freely of his/her time, talent and energy to the East Des Moines community.

Nominee Criteria:

• Gives selflessly to their community without monetary gain.

• Shares time and resources for the Chamber and community organizations.

• Goes above and beyond to for the betterment of the Chamber and other community organizations.

• Must be an employee of a Chamber member or reside in East Des Moines. 

Neighborhood Group of the Year: This organization shows exemplary leadership in solving neighborhood issues.

Nominee Criteria:

• Brings neighbors together for the betterment of the community

• Creates community cohesiveness while supporting neighbors

• Works cooperatively with government and other entities to accomplish its goals (attach separate sheet if needed).

Nominations are due by: August 17th, 2012

Award winners will honored at the Celebration of Progress event on September 13th at Bright Grand View Golf Course.

Please return the nomination form to:

East Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

301 Grand Ave. 

Des Moines, IA 50309

E-mail: peggy@edmsdmchambers.org 

Fax: 515-309-3231 Attn: Peggy Patrick

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Please check the award you are submitting a nomination based on the award criteria:

          _____ Volunteer of the Year       _____ Neighborhood Association

           of the Year

Nominee: ___________________________________________________________________

Employer: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _________________

Phone: ______________________________ E-mail: ________________________________

Please describe why you believe this individual or business deserves recognition. Examples of items to include are: qualifications, volunteer work, professional services, diversity of activities, personal character, business ethic, outstanding community service, special achievements, awards, involvement in the East Des Moines community, and evidence of pride in the East Des Moines community. Please attach a separate sheet or use the reverse side of this nomination form if needed. 

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Nominated By: _______________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________