TO:Torch Run Directors / Participants
FROM:Debbie Apperson
Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run Liaison
RE:2010Hall of Fame Nominations
Attached is a fact sheet and nomination form for the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run Hall of Fame Award.
Since 2002, members of the Virginia law enforcement community have been inducted to the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run Hall of FameAward in recognition of their outstanding service to the growth and development of the Torch Run program and the national and international Torch Run movement. This is an excellent opportunity for recognition, and we encourage you to nominate an individual who has been an exceptional asset to our Torch Run program and the larger Torch Run community.
Whereas the Kenny Fields Award is intended to recognize the “Unsung Hero” of the Torch Run world, the Hall of Fame Award recognizes people who have demonstrated a sustained and significant contribution to the Torch Run and Special Olympics at the local, national, and international levels. The Hall of Fame Award is the most prestigious award given in the Virginia Torch Run community.
Please submit the attached nomination form and two letters of support. Nominations must be postmarked no later than April 23rd 2010. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please send completed nomination forms and letters of support to:
Debbie Apperson
Special Olympics Virginia
184 Business Park Drive, Suite 202
Virginia Beach, VA23462
Phone 757.962.1575 Fax 757.962.1573
Thank you!
Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Hall of Fame
Fact Sheet
PURPOSE: The Virginia Torch Run Hall of Fame Award was created to recognize outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to the statewide success of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia.
SELECTION: Nominations may be submitted by an individual, a department or a Special Olympian, or a Special Olympics employee. All nominations should include a completed nomination form that is provided in this packet and two (2) letters of recommendation from people who have worked with the nominee.
There may be up to five (5) inductees per year, to provide for the growing number of quality nominees. The decision as to the number less than five is determined by the Selection Committee.
CRITERIA: The nominee’s involvement must demonstrate a sustained and significant contribution to the achievement of the goals of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The minimum requirements for this award are at least three (3) years of participation with the Torch Run, outstanding achievement in program development, organization and fund raising success.
PROCESS: Nomination forms must be postmarked no later than April 23rd, 2010 and sent to:
Debbie Apperson
Special Olympics Virginia
184 Business Park Drive, Suite 202
Virginia Beach, VA23462
Phone 757.962.1575 Fax 757.962.1573
All nominations are then sent to the Virginia Hall of Fame Selection Committee. For year one, a committee chair will be appointed by the Virginia Torch Run Executive Council. Two (2) additional members of the committee shall be appointed by the Chair, from active participants in the Torch Run. Two (2) additional members of the committee shall be current members of the Virginia Torch Run Executive Council. The committee shall consist of five (5) members.
Nominees that are not selected will remain in consideration for three (3) years, and will be considered automatically for this time period unless inducted. Supportive nominee information may be supplied each year. At the end of three (3) years, nominees’ files will be removed unless re-nominated.
All nominations or inductees will be kept confidential with inductees being announced at the Torch Run Kick-off in May.
All nominees will receive a letter of recognition from the Chair of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee in honor of their nomination with a copy to the nominee’s agency.
Date:______
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Hall of Fame
Nomination Form
Your Name:______
Phone: (day)______Fax: ______
Agency:______
Address:______City: ______ZIP______
Email:______
Involvement with Torch Run:
Nominee Information
Name:______
Phone: (day)______Fax: ______
Agency:______
Address:______City: ______ZIP______
Email:______
1.How many years has the nominee been involved with the Torch Run? ______
2. Please list the nominee’s involvement with the Torch Run. Please be specific and highlight activities, contributions, accomplishments, length of service, sponsors acquired, etc.
A.Local Torch Run Activities
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B.State Torch Run Activities /Involvement:
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C.International Involvement:
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3. What impact has this person had on furthering the mission of the Torch Run?
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4.Please list any other information you believe the selection committee should know about the nominee.
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This form must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation for consideration