Persons being nominated for this award will have consistently demonstrated qualities of compassion, and service to either one organization or a variety of volunteer activities in one year. The charitable activities / events or service listed on the application cannot be part of the nominee's job description or duties and the individual cannot receive any monetary or personal benefits from their involvement.

1. Criteria and Nomination Guidelines
   The nomination must demonstrate the nominees ongoing community service,
   which incorporates the below characteristics. Please describe how the nominee has
   met each of the below characteristics that are required to be a leader within the
   community:
   1. Leadership: An individual who makes significant contributions to building a sense of unity and purpose in his or her community. The nominee should have a demonstrated ability to build stronger communities through promotion of personal growth and development.
   2. Social Responsibility: An individual who assists others in improving their communities through volunteer programs, social groups, outreach centers,sports programs or after school groups. The nominee should have contributed to least one community program or initiative with measurable results of how they impacted participants of that community program or initiative.
   3. Mentorship: An individual who demonstrates positive values and behaviors that influence others to emulate or aspire to emulate. The nominee should have examples of instances during which they have mentored community members in a positive way.
   4. Change Agent: An individual who influences or stimulates others to effect positive changes through personal development or self improvement. The nominee should have demonstrated their role as a change agent.
      

    

    

   John Merrill Award Nomination Form