Nominee Submission
Eden Estates International is proud to announce the nomination process for the President's Lifetime Achievement Award, closely aligned with the esteemed President’s Volunteer Service Award Program. This prestigious award seeks to honor individuals, businesses, and organizations that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to volunteerism and community service.
Nominee Requirements
We invite you to nominate deserving candidates who have made a significant impact through their dedication to service and community betterment. This is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of those who inspire others to engage and contribute to their communities.
As a certified agency, Eden Estates International (EEI) holds the distinguished role of a Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). This status is awarded through a rigorous application and review process, empowering us to honor volunteers with the PVSA. Our responsibility includes verifying and certifying that volunteers have fulfilled the necessary requirements for the PVSA within a specified 12-month period. Only entities designated as Certifying Organizations, like EEI, have the authority to validate volunteers' qualifications for the PVSA and to distribute the awards accordingly. Join us in honoring those who have left an indelible mark on their communities through their unwavering commitment to making a positive difference.
** This award is exclusively for U.S. citizens or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder) and does not extend to international citizens. **
Nominee Submission Form Required Information for the President's Lifetime Achievement Award
Required Nomination Information:
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Biography: Submit a biography of 300 words detailing the nominee's volunteer contributions.
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Evidence of Impact: Provide examples of the nominee's work, including volunteer hours, dates, or three notarized letters from individuals who have collaborated with the nominee on volunteer projects.
Photo Submission Guidelines:
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Background: The photo must have a solid blue or white background.
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Format and Quality: Ensure the photo is in 900 PNG format and of high resolution.
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Composition: We accept only headshots, showing the nominee's head and shoulders, facing forward. Full-body pictures are not permitted.
Please adhere to the above guidelines when submitting your nomination and accompanying photo to our email.
Nomination Details:
1. Overview of Nominee's Volunteer Service: Provide a summary of the nominee’s volunteer service, including the organizations or causes they have supported, roles they have undertaken, and the duration of their service.
2. Impact of Service: Describe the impact of the nominee’s volunteer efforts on the community, specific groups, or individuals. Include any measurable outcomes or stories that illustrate this impact.
3. Leadership and Initiative: Detail any leadership roles the nominee has held in their volunteer work, including how they have inspired, led, or mobilized others to contribute positively to their community.
4. Challenges Overcome: Share any challenges or obstacles the nominee has overcome in their pursuit of community service and how they have demonstrated resilience and dedication.
5. Additional Information: Provide any additional information that supports the nominee's qualifications for the President's Lifetime Achievement Award, such as awards, recognitions, or special projects they have led.
6. Photo Submission: Please include a high-resolution photo of the nominee. The photo should have a white or blue background to maintain consistency and ensure the nominee is clearly visible.
7. Attachments: Attach any supporting documents, letters of recommendation, photos, or media that further illustrate the nominee’s contributions.
Submission Deadline: Annually Second Friday in April
Submit this form and any attachments to EdenEstates.VAST@gmail.com. For more information and guidelines, please visit the nominee page or FAQ.
Make sure all information is accurately filled out and presents a compelling display for the nominee's contributions to volunteer service, emphasizing their unique impact and achievements.
Nomination Criteria
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Minimum Service Requirement: Nominees must have a minimum of 20 years of community volunteer service.
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Eligibility: Nominees must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents and at least five years old.
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Service Period: Eligible service must be completed within a 12-month period for the annual awards (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) and over a lifetime for the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Service Window for Award Year: Eligible activities for the award must occur between June 1st and April 30th of the award year.
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Deadline for 2024 Award Year: Applications must be submitted by April 30th.
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Nominations for 2025 Award Year: Will open on June 1st.
Eligible service is unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others with the following exceptions:
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Service through National service programs that provide a stipend (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) may count towards the Lifetime Achievement Award*, but not for the annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)
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Travel stipends, transit/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility
Ineligible service includes:
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Donating funds
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Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)
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Religious instruction
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Conducting worship service
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Proselytizing
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Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service
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Serving only family members