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New Lenox Citizen Corps Council • “The mission of the New Lenox Citizen Corps Council is to promote safety and emergency preparedness within the community by encouraging citizens to take personal responsibility to be prepared; seek training in first aid and emergency skills; and to participate in volunteer activities that support the community.”
2010 National citizen corps achievement award winner – “outstanding newcomer” The award was presented in Washington, DC on September 22, 2010. All of last year’s winners and finalists are listed at www.citizencorps.gov/councils/awards/.
Application – Total 3 Pages • Summary of Council’s Notable Activities • Participants • Goals, Impact and Local Significance • Additional Documents • Semi-Annual Reports • Meeting Agendas • Meeting Minutes • Applicable Photographs 2010 Application criteria
Formerly the National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards. The name was changed to reflect FEMA’s intent to recognize the innovative and outstanding achievements of all the individuals, communities and organizations working to ensure that the United States is better prepared and more resilient. 2011 individual and community preparedness awards
The Awards showcase the work of the agency’s partners at the State, territorial, local and tribal levels. This includes nongovernmental organizations in the nonprofit, faith-based, and private sector communities, as well as diverse individuals, families, and communities. It is these partners who are FEMA’s most important assets and allies in the agency’s ability to respond to and recover from any major disaster. 2011 Award criteria
Submissions should emphasize achievements taking place between January 1, 2010, and June 1, 2011, and can feature examples of any outstanding achievements in individual and community preparedness worthy of recognition, regardless of category. While nominations do not need to be submitted for specific award categories, the following are examples of award categories to consider when recommending award candidates and submitting applications: Award criteria (continued)
CERT in Action Local Citizen Corps Council Programs (Citizen Corps only) Creating a Culture of Preparedness Creative Practices and Programs, including Innovative Website Development Collaborative Preparedness Activities National Preparedness Month Participation Organizational Preparedness Public Preparedness Initiatives and/or Programs 2011 Award categories for consideration
Resources: Doing More With Less Rural Area Programs Social Media Initiatives State Citizen Corps Initiatives (Citizen Corps only) Underrepresented Communities Programs Volunteer Integration in Exercises, Response and Recovery Whole Community Engagement Initiatives Youth Preparedness Programs 2011 Award categories for consideration (continued)
Entries must be received by August 26, 11:59 p.m. EDT Winners will be announced in September 2011, during National Preparedness Month, and will be FEMA’s honored guests at a community preparedness roundtable event in Washington, D.C. One winner will be selected to attend the 2011 International Association of Emergency Managers Conference in Las Vegas, NV, and to participate on a FEMA community preparedness panel. Application deadline
Please visit the following website to download instructions for submitting an application: http://citizencorps.gov/councils/awards/2011/awards2011.shtm. This page has Frequently Asked Questions (5-page PDF) and the 2011 Awards Application and Guidance (4-page PDF). Download instructions for submitting an application