How to Create a Successful Nomination

Tips for Success

• Read through the Achievement Awards FAQs.
• Carefully review award-specific criteria to ensure your nomination is in the appropriate category and meets the award requirements.
• Include quotes from managers, co-workers, and customers; give detailed descriptions of achievements, results, and impact; and provide personal illustrations that set your nominee apart from others and make them the ideal candidate to win the award.
• Identify and collect supporting materials (up to three), such as news articles, letters of recommendation/achievements, videos, etc.
• Use "People First" language:
  • People First language defines the person before the disability.
  • For example, use the term "people with disabilities," not the "disabled" or "handicapped."
• Don't wait until the last minute to create/submit your nomination. This will help ensure you have enough time to gather information, navigate any tech glitches, ask questions, etc.

Submitting Your Nomination

• Thoroughly review the nomination form and supporting documents before you submit them.
• Changes cannot be made once a nomination has been submitted, even if it's submitted before the deadline.
• After you've entered all the required information, click the Submit button and you'll receive a confirmation of your submission.
• If you don't receive a confirmation, or if you have any questions about submitting your nomination, contact us at AchievementAwards@SourceAmerica.org.