Carl V. Patton President’s Award
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Georgia State University’s President Mark Becker and the Civic Engagement office invite nominations for the Carl Patton Award for Community Service and Social Justice. The awards will be presented during Georgia State University’s Service Recognition Ceremony in April.
The Carl V. Patton President’s Award for Community Service and Social Justice were established in 2005 by Former President Patton and the Civic Engagement office. In 2010, the awards were named in his honor.
Award Categories
Outstanding Community Impact Award, Student - Given to a Georgia State University student who has exemplified outstanding service to the community
Outstanding Community Impact Award, Student Organization - Awarded to a chartered Georgia State University student organization that has provided exemplary service to the community
Outstanding Faculty or Staff Award - Recognizes a Georgia State University faculty or staff member who has dedicated his or her time in addressing a need in the Atlanta community
Outstanding University Program Award - Acknowledges the efforts of campus programs that are created to serve Atlanta’s needs
Outstanding Community Partner Award - Highlights the relationship between Georgia State University and a non-profit community agency to address community needs
Guidelines for Eligibility
Nominees must be faculty, staff, or students of Georgia State University, University Programs and/or
Departments, or Community Partners.
Nominees must have performed the community service within the last two calendar years.
Any previous award recipients are not eligible to be nominated for the same award.
Each award recipient will have the opportunity to select a Georgia State University program or scholarship to receive a $500 gift in their name.
Nomination packets must be submitted no later than February 14, 2017 by 5 p.m.
Nomination packets must include the following:
A completed nomination form.
A narrative demonstrating significant achievement of the individual or organization in service.
Two letters of support from those served and/or agencies in the community
For student nominations, please include a resume detailing service performed and number of hours completed.
Nomination packets should be submitted to the Civic Engagement office.
Carl V. Patton President’s Awards
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Nominee Information
Name: Email:
Work Phone: Address:
Department: Organization:
Nomination Category
Outstanding Community Impact Award, Student - Given to a Georgia State University student who has exemplified outstanding service to the community
Outstanding Community Impact Award, Student Organization - Awarded to a chartered Georgia State
University student organization that has provided exemplary service to the community
Outstanding Faculty or Staff Award - Recognizes a Georgia State University faculty or staff member who has dedicated his or her time in addressing a need in the Atlanta community
Outstanding University Program Award - Acknowledges the efforts of campus programs that are created to serve Atlanta’s needs
Outstanding Community Partner Award - Highlights the relationship between Georgia State University and a non-profit community agency that addresses community needs
Nominator Information
Name: Email:
Work Phone: Address:
Department: Organization:
The President’s Volunteer Service Award
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a separate award that we will also be giving out at the award ceremony. This award will be coming from The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participationand President Barack Obama.
This award requires no nomination and will be given to any student, faculty or staff member who has completed over 100 hours of service between January 2016 and December 2016.
Those eligible to receive this award must complete the following:
1. Log-in to the Georgia State University OrgSync website:
https://orgsync.com/login/georgia-state-university
2. Follow this How-to Guide to log your service hours: https://help.orgsync.com/hc/en-us/articles/203702896-Service-Management-for-Students
3. The OrgSync Help Center provides steps on how to use various features within OrgSync: help.orgsync.com
All your hours must be logged into the system no later than February 14, 2017 by 5 p.m.
Civic Engagement will then determine who meets the requirement to receive the award and will notify those individuals. Recipients will receive a signed certificate from the President of the United States and a pin of recognition.
For additional questions contact Civic Engagement via email or phone 404-413-1550.
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