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APM Leadership Awa d nominations requested
BY ANNEWSUIN COMMUNITY -- 16 FEB, 2016
ST PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 18. 201S)-- The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans
("the Council") is currently seeking nomination submissions for our 2016 Asian
Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards. Please help un honor outstanding
Asian Pacific heritage individuals and/or groups who have given generously of
their time and energy to serving and improving ourAsian Pacific Minnesotan
community.
A Selection Committee of Council board members will select the award
recipients from the pool of nominations. The Awards Ceremony will be held at
the Maplewood Community Center on May 20m. 2010' during Asian Heritage
Month. Avondoes in the pant have included the Tibetan American Foundation
of Minnesota, Sr. Judge Gail Chang Bohr, Bo Thao-Urobe, Chang VVang, and
the Cultural Society of Filipino Americans.
The Council
honors J nd ivid uals and/or orcianizations who have:
0 Made significant contributions to the Asian Pacific Minnesotan
community; or
0 Advanced systemic eon|a|, enonom|c, or educational justice for and/or on
behalf of Asian Pacific Minnesotans; or
m Contributed to the well-being of others here in Minnesota and/or elsewhere
in the world; or
0 Demonstrated visionary leadership and are underage 25.
Candidates are twbe nominated under one or more of the following
categories:
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Outstanding Service Award
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Lifetime Service Award
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Humanitarian Award
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Asian Pacific Minnesotans to Watch (underage 25)
Nomination submission guidelines:
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• Documents submitted will not be returned (items of personal value should
not be submitted).
• We suggest the nominator keep a copy of the materials for his/her record.
• We must RECEIVE nomination materials no later than 5:00 P.M., Friday,
March 18. 2016
• Submission packet may be emailed, mailed, or hand delivered to the
following address:
2016 Asian Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Nominations
Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans
658 Cedar Street, Suite 160
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
Disclaimer: Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans board members, staff, or
their immediate family members MAY NOT submit nominations or write letters
of support for any nominee. These same individuals may not be nominated for
an award, though it is acceptable to have an affiliation with a nominated
organization. Nominations for those who have previously received a Council
Leadership Award, out of fairness, will not be accepted. Additionally, nominator
and co-nominators cannot be immediate family member or relatives of the
nominee.
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2016 ASIAN PACIFIC MINNESOTANS LEADERSHIP AWARDS
NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
A submission packet must include the following:
Nomination Letter:
■ 1 —2 page(s), typed letter from the nominator(s).
■ Give a detailed description explaining why the nominee is the ideal
candidate for an award.
• Specific examples should be used such as copies of newspaper articles
and other written documents about the nominee.
• Please include any compelling reasons which capture why you believe
the nominee is a deserving candidate.
• Describe the impact of the nominee's contribution: who and how many
have benefited from the nominee's work.
■ Include nomination category(s) from the list on Page 1.
• On a separate third page, please document the following for BOTH
thenominee and the nominator:
Full, Correct Spelling of Name
Complete Mailing Address (including City, State, and ZIP Code)
Home Phone Number(including Area Code)
Work Phone Number(including Area Code)
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Cell Phone Number (including Area Code)
Fax Number (including Area Code)
E-mail Address
If nominating an organization, list information above for two contacts
Letter(s) of Support: (Please read the disclaimer at the
bottom of Page 1).
• It would be helpful to have additional people supporting the nomination; it
is most helpful if each writer can offer unique perspectives on the
nominee.
• It is highly recommended that each supporting person knows the nominee
in distinct capacities and for a considerable length of time.
• Letters should paint a well-informed, thorough testament of the nominee's
qualifications, make a case for strong consideration by the Selection
Committee, and communicate confidence in nominators' endorsement of
the nominee.
A Resume and a brief Biography of candidate (nominee
may prepare documents).
Photograph: Submit one 3" x 5" or 4" x 6" color photo.
Optional: Copies of press coverage, sample work, brief
stories, history, etc. (encouraged if available).
Please read before submitting nominations: (1 ) Co-
nominators are allowed. It is the nominator's responsibility to
compile all the nomination materials and submit them in the
manner outlined above and on Page 1 under Nomination
Submission Guidelines. Nominees may not turn in the
materials to the Council. (2)A nominee may be chosen for an
award in a category other than the one listed by the
nominator(s) if the Selection Committee deems there is
compelling reason and cause.
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