DSA Nomination Criteria

Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year criteria are as follows:

  • Demonstration of a positive impact on the region/improve overall quality of life for the community
  • Demonstration of Community/Nonprofit Partnership
  • Active involvement by director, staff, board members, volunteers, constituents, and other stakeholders in delivering excellent service/product
  • Effective fundraising and resource development
  • Solid Financial management
  • Unique use of financial resources to strengthen organization
  • Effective use of Social Media and IT for communication of product/services

Typical characteristics of a successful non-profit include a pro-active Board of Directors, dedicated staff, and unwavering support from community partners. In order to recognize a stand out nonprofit with these characteristics, this impressive award is presented to an organization that displays amazing leadership, integrity, and management skills required for success.

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Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year criteria are as follows:

  • The award is to be given to a living person
  • Candidates should be 18 years or younger.
  • The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal youth pursuits
  • The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community
  • The services were performed for an extended period of time

Recognizing the youth of the community typically ages 13-18 who make a difference in the community through volunteerism and service work. Open to anyone in the Brainerd Lakes Area (BLA) who exemplify the ideal of service to humanity.

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Outstanding Citizen of the Year criteria are as follows:

  • The award is to be given to a living person
  • The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal employment or business pursuits
  • The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community
  • The services were performed for an extended period of time

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Outstanding Young Citizen of the Year criteria are as follows:

  • The award is to be given to a living person, who is between the age of 18-40 years old.
  • The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal employment or business pursuits
  • The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community
  • The services were performed for an extended period of time

Recognizing youth who make a difference in the community through volunteerism and service work. Open to anyone in the Brainerd Lakes Area (BLA) who exemplify the ideal of service to humanity.

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Outstanding Agribusiness Person of the Year criteria as follows:

  • The award is to be given to a living person who works closely with, or in, the farming community in the BLA.
  • The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal employment or business pursuits
  • The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community
  • The services were performed for an extended period of time

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Outstanding Community Service Provider of the Year criteria as follows:

  • The award is to be given to a living person, who could include Police, Fire, EMTs etc.
  • The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal employment or business pursuits
  • The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community
  • The services were performed for an extended period of time

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Letters of nomination should include:

  • The nominees occupation
  • Details of volunteer work and length of service
  • Office held in organization(s)
  • Impact of the nominees contributions to the lakes area
  • Letters of support from organizations that have benefited from their services.
  • Letters should be no longer that 4 pages.