"Extra Mile" Award Instructions & Nomination Procedure

Instructions:

1. All nominating organizations should appoint a representative to work with the nominee; this will help ensure an accurate and high quality nomination for submission. The quality of the nomination will play an important part in determining recommendations by the selection committee.
2. Only complete nominations (see below) should be mailed to The Alliance for Youth, 1907 Ascension, Suite 410, Arlington, TX, 76010, prior to March 31, 2008.
3. All nominees must confirm in their nomination that they will attend the luncheon.

Complete applications must include:

1. A nominating letter which includes the following paragraphs:
   1. Servant profile (500 words max). Provide examples of how the nominee demonstrated the value of servitude:
      1. Going the extra mile when helping youth
      2. Willingness to listen
      3. Ability to empathize
      4. Desire to help youth see the big picture
      5. Searching for ways to help youth heal and grow
      6. Persuasive leadership that shows youth the way
   2. Leader profile (500 words max). Provide examples of how the nominee led community efforts:
      1. Considered the individual first and then the organization
      2. Built a sense of community
      3. Used a group oriented consensus building decision process
      4. Provided a frugal approach that conserves resources
      5. Ability to avoid negative personal or organizational outcomes
   3. Service profile (500 words max). Provide key dimensions of the nominee's service to the community:
      1. Length of service with current organization
      2. Number of youth involved
      3. Name of teams/programs served
      4. Date of last background check by organization
   4. Contact information (phone, address, e-mail address) for:
      1. Organization submitting the award
      2. Organizational leader approving the award (include title)
      3. Nominee
   5. Statement that nominee will attend the Servant Leadership Appreciation Luncheon on April 25th.
2. Letters of recommendation
1. Three letters are required
2. Preferably prepared by:
   1. Youth or alumni from program/team
   2. Parent of youth
   3. Associate in the organization (board, staff, volunteer, etc.)
3. Each letter must include contact information (phone, address, e-mail address) of person preparing the letter.

All letters of nomination must include the following statement: "Our organization and our nominee (provide name) understands that the decision of the selection committee and board are final and we waive our rights to dispute or challenge that decision."