The Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee Presents
"Sharing the Dream" Awards in Education, Government and Community Service ( Individual, Group, and School-Affiliated Group )
Entry Deadline is Sunday, December 6, 2009
Awards will be announced at the Arlington "Sharing the Dream" Banquet on Friday, January 15th, 2010.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Sharing the Dream" Award in Education
Selection Criteria for Educator Award:
The individual receiving this award exemplifies "diversity in education" which strives to promote academics through high standards of excellence in leadership, involvement, and service.
- Provides exceptional educational talent as evidenced by effective instructional practices and student learning results in the classroom and school
- Provides exemplary educational accomplishments beyond the classroom that provide models of excellence for the profession
- Strong long-range potential for professional and policy leadership
- Engages and inspires a presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues and the Arlington community
- Is an active participant in other organizations: civic, fraternal, religious or professionally related
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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Sharing the Dream" Award in Government
Selection Criteria for Government Award
The individual receiving this award exemplifies "accessible government" which strives to promote availability, knowledge, and use of government services through excellence in involvement, leadership, and making services available to all who need them.
- Inspires leadership and involvement in governmental issues by public officials
- Has regular communication with constituents about governmental issues
- Demonstrates personal commitment and a dedicated focus to governmental issues
- Is an active participant in other organizations: civic, fraternal, religious or professionally related
- Demonstrates creativity and initiative in the development or implementation of citizen- or constituent-focused services
- Has inspired and motivated others to be high performers in government transformation during the past year
- Creation or successful use of tools, programs or efforts to influence laws and regulations affecting the Arlington community, including but not limited to work with lawmakers, regulators, alliances, coalitions and other entities
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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Sharing the Dream" Award in Community Service - Individual
Selection Criteria for Community Service - Individual Award
The individual receiving this award exemplifies the "spirit of community service" which strives to promote standards of excellence through academics, leadership, involvement and service.
- Promotes and/or advances public understanding about important community issues/concerns
- Fosters coordination and cooperation among diverse audiences and stakeholders in the Arlington community
- Demonstrates high standards of character and moral standing
- Services rendered by the nominee have been outstanding and beneficial to the Arlington community
- Is an active supporter of other community service organizations: civic, fraternal, religious or professional
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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Sharing the Dream" Award in Community Service - Group
Selection Criteria for Community Service - Group Award
The group receiving this award exemplifies the "spirit of community service" which strives to promote standards of excellence through academics, leadership, involvement and service.
- Promotes and/or advances public understanding about important community issues/concerns
- Fosters coordination and cooperation among diverse audiences and stakeholders in the Arlington community
- Demonstrates high standards of character and moral standing
- Services rendered by the nominee have been outstanding and beneficial to the Arlington community
- Is an active supporter of other community service organizations: civic, fraternal, religious or professional
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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Sharing the Dream" Award in Community Service - School-Affiliated Group
Selection Criteria for Community Service - School-Affiliated Group Award
This award is given to the student organization that has demonstrated remarkable spirit, high community values, and has made a positive difference to the campus and local community. (Group must be recognized and registered Student Organization based at AISD, MISD [within Arlington City Limits], TCC, or UT Arlington).
- Promotes and/or advances public understanding about important community issues/concerns
- Fosters coordination and cooperation among diverse audiences and stakeholders in the Arlington community
- Demonstrates high standards of character and moral standing
- Services rendered by the nominee have been outstanding and beneficial to the Arlington community
- Is an active supporter of other community service organizations: civic, fraternal, religious or professional