Learning Awards
Wanted: The best of the best. Chapters that proactively planned and executed amazing, innovative learning events that provided great take-home value and fun for members.
- Best Learning Calendar: Overall quality of the calendar, awarded in two categories: small/medium (chapters with less than 60 members) and large (chapters with 61 or more members)
- Best Chapter Learning Event: Take-home value focused on improving a member’s professional or personal skills, or business operations
- Best Community Impact Event: An event focused on giving back to the community by providing leadership, training and/or community support and development
- Best Multi-Chapter or Regional Event: An event attended by three or more chapters and consisting of multiple parts (speakers, activities, socials, etc.)
- Best WOW or Social Event: An event that can never be replicated, that makes attendees say “wow” and/or that was held at a venue or involved an activity closed to the general public but opened exclusively for an EO chapter (may include parties, happy hours, recreational or sporting events, family-focused or spousal events, etc.)
Criteria and Process
The criteria are different for each category. However, as judges review each application, they will look for complete answers to each question. Emphasis will be on the personal statement, the take-home value and the event evaluations.
- All entries must be submitted by close of business local time on Monday, 19 February 2018, to be considered. No exceptions.
- All entries and information must be in English.
- Eligible events for the Learning Calendar Award application must have taken place between 19 February 2017 and 18 February 2018.
- EO will email each submitting chapter to verify that their entry has been received.
- All entries will be reviewed by a committee from various regions.
- The awards will be presented at the Global Leadership Conference (GLC) and winners will be announced in official EO communications. If a representative from your chapter is not present at GLC, the award will be mailed to you.
- Chapters may apply only once per category. Chapters can apply in more than one category.
- If you are applying for the Best Learning Calendar, download the worksheet here and submit the completed version with your application.
- EO Learning Award applications must be submitted via the EO Learning Awards submission form. Hard copy submissions will not be counted. All submissions are due by COB on Monday, February 19, 2018.
Please contact [email protected] with questions.
Membership Recruitment Excellence Award
Applications are now being accepted for the FY2017/2018 EO Membership Recruitment Excellence Award. The winner will be recognized at GLC Toronto and will win unlimited bragging rights for their chapter!
The Membership Recruitment Excellence Award recognizes the top chapter based on the quality of their member recruiting process. Factors considered for this award include:
- Efficiency and documentation of the member qualification and recruitment process
- Work done by the Membership Chair
- Creative use of resources (chapter board, region, sponsors, community, etc.)
- Results-to-date, including member testimonials and new member goals
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Questions? Contact Arushi Gupta, EO’s Director for Global Recruitment, at [email protected].
Apply for the Membership Recruitment Excellence Award
Chapter Admin of the Year
The Chapter Admin of the Year (CATY) Award recognizes and celebrates one EO Chapter Administrator for their commitment to EO and their overall support of their chapter, and seeks to encourage their continued pursuit of chapter excellence. The winner will receive free travel and accommodation for GLC Toronto, valued at up to US$3,500.
Nominating Criteria
CATY Award consideration will be given to any Chapter Administrator nominated by a member of his or her chapter board. The awards will be based on outstanding actions during the previous calendar year. Chapters may choose to nominate more than one of their Admins. However, only one nomination is allowed per Chapter Administrator per chapter.
Each nomination must provide specific examples of how the Administrator demonstrated exemplary service, fostered greater chapter growth and health, and/or showcased EO’s core values (Boldly Go, Thirst for Learning, Make a Mark, Trust and Respect, and Cool) in a way that sets the bar for other Chapter Administrators. Supporting documents—such as photographs, videos, etc.—are not required, but are encouraged (videos and photos may be used by EO for future creative or promotional efforts).
Prize
The winning Chapter Administrator will receive travel and accommodation reimbursement for GLC Toronto, up to US$3,500 for the Chapter Administrator exclusively.
Application Deadline: 28 February 2018
EO Global Citizen of the Year Award
Nominations and applications are now being accepted for the Global Citizen of the Year Award. This annual prize is awarded to one EO member whose innovative and effective approach transcends borders, changes lives and sets an example for us all.
Previous winners have helped orphans in Panama, removed tons of plastic from the Pacific and revolutionized healthcare in Africa. We know there are hundreds of other members with stories just as incredible. Apply or nominate a fellow member today!
EO is committed to supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and the Global Citizen of the Year award is a powerful example of this commitment. Past winners have aligned with the SDGs around eliminating poverty, providing quality education, and clean oceans. Read more about the UN SDGs here. The goals are “a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity,” and the EO Global Citizen of the Year shares this vision.
Applications will be accepted from 6 January 2018 to 6 March, 2018. The winner will receive a free trip to the EO chapter of his or her choice, and will be on the GLC stage
Please email Similoluwa Odeniyi at [email protected] with any questions.
Apply for the Global Citizen of the Year
Marketing & Communications Awards
The Global Communications Committee (GCC) is now accepting online applications for the EO Marketing & Communication Awards. Each category requires a separate application. We encourage you to apply for more than one category below.
All applications will be judged based on strategic vision, quality of work, and execution and results. The award categories for 2018 are:
- Best Internal Awareness: Recognizing the most impactful tasks of the Marketing and Communications Chair. He or she creates the atmosphere for positive member engagement, satisfaction, retention and renewal. Are you the voice of your chapter and the local voice of EO? Share how you reflect EO’s core values by communicating and engaging with members, and promoting events and member benefits.
- Best External Awareness: Recognizing the successful attraction of new members and strategic partners, as well as protection and promotion of the EO brand. This Marketing and Communications Chair’s efforts ensure the success of their chapter and the organization as a whole. What connections have you fostered with outside organizations. How do you support your chapter’s Strategic Alliances? Which social media platforms do you use to promote and protect the EO brand?
- Marketing & Communications Leadership: Do you know a Marketing and Communications Chair that stands out among his or her peers? This is your opportunity to nominate that leader who “makes a mark” in their chapter and beyond.
Marketing & Communications Award deadlines:
- 2 March 2018: Applications and samples due
- GLC Toronto: Winners Announced
Please contact Karen Hamill, Member Networks Manager, with questions.
Membership Integration Excellence Award
This award recognizes excellence in the quality of a chapter’s membership integration process.
Factors considered include:
- Efficiency and documentation of the member integration process
- Work done by the Integration Chair
- Creative use of resources (chapter board, region, sponsors, community, etc.)
- Results to-date, including member testimonials and new member survey feedback
Application Deadline: Friday, 2 March 2018
Coolest MyEO Group Contest
MyEO is celebrating the success of MyEO Groups. More than 200 Groups creating incredible experiences. With this in mind we want to recognize the Coolest MyEO Group of FY2017/2018 with a prize of US$5,000 and recognition at the opening session at GLC Toronto.
To be eligible to participate in this contest your MyEO Group must:
- Have been registered in the MyEO page.
- Have at least 15 members.
- Have held a MyEO Event for the Group.
Submit your application to MyEO Groups Coordinator, Claudia Máynez, at [email protected] with the following information and materials:
1. Describe why your MyEO Group is the coolest group in 250 words or less.
2. Send a 90-second video (or less) with:
a) Testimonials of the members of your group explaining why this group has improved their experience in EO.
b) Images or videos showing the MyEO Event created by the Group.
All entries must be submitted by Thursday, March 15 2018. Get MyEO–famous!”
30th Anniversary Event
If your chapter has held a 30th anniversary themed event or chosen a chapter Patron, please don’t forget to enter the celebration contest and/or register your Patron! You chapter could win an engraved trophy and US$1,000 prize for best regional celebration, or US$10,000 for the best global event and be recognized from the stage at 2018 GLC. Your Patron could be chosen Global Patron of the Year and attend 2018 GLC as a special guest of EO.
