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Springfield Good as Gold Ceremony

Good as Gold CeremonyNomination Deadline for 2012: Friday, March 16

About

Thank you for your interest in the Springfield Good as Gold Ceremony. The ceremony will be held on the Wednesday of National Volunteer Week - April 18, 2012. Registration will begin at 4:30 PM. The event will conclude no later than 7:00 PM.

The Springfield Good as Gold Ceremony was established in 2009 to recognize the spirit and achievements of local volunteers and nonprofit organizations. The ceremony is a joint effort between the UIS Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center and the Junior League of Springfield. Over 300 community members attended the ceremony in its first year.

We encourage you to take a moment and thank those who tirelessly give their time and talent to make our community a priceless place to live and thrive. Nominate a volunteer or organization today!

Helpful Information

Award Categories

You should select a category for your nominee based upon the description below. Some nominees may fall into more than one category, but please choose only one category for each nominee. The committee reserves the right to place a nominee in an alternate category if the committee feels it better assures appropriate recognition.

Distinguished Volunteer Award

An unlimited number of individuals may be nominated for this award, which will honor him/her for exceptional volunteer service and commitment to improving the Springfield community. All nominees will receive a certificate of appreciation at the ceremony. Five of these nominees will be selected and recognized at the ceremony by having their nomination letter and short biography read at the ceremony. One of these five will be chosen by committee judges to be considered as the Distinguished Volunteer and will receive a $100 stipend and award.

Heart of Gold Award

Each nonprofit agency may recognize up to 2 volunteers for their service to and promotion of the organization’s mission and goals in the community. Only local 501(c)3 agencies may nominate volunteers for this award.

Organization Agent of Service Award

This award will recognize one nonprofit agency for its overall commitment, service, and dedication to improving the Springfield community.

Youth Volunteer

This award will honor a volunteer under age 18 (by March 3, 2011) for his/her service to the Springfield community.

UIS Golden Star Staff Award

This award will be presented to a current University of Illinois Springfield staff or faculty member who has exemplified extraordinary dedication to service at UIS and in the Springfield community.

UIS Golden Star Student Award

This award will be presented to a current University of Illinois Springfield student (undergraduate or graduate) who has exemplified extraordinary dedication to service at UIS and in the Springfield community.

Please note that the Springfield Good as Gold Ceremony judging committee reserves the right to disqualify any nominee for any reason it sees fit. If the nomination materials are not correctly filled out, submitted past the deadline, or are in any other way unsuitable for consideration, the nominees may not be recognized.

Sponsorship Information

By sponsoring the Springfield Good as Gold Ceremony, you're investing in the people and organizations who are dedicated to improving the well-being of the Springfield community. Large or small, your gift will help us continue our mission of recognizing the very best and most effective of these public servants. You can make your gift securely online by going to the Volunteer Center Development page. Be sure to note in your special instructions that the gift is intended for the Springfield Good as Gold Ceremony.

Gold Sponsorship – $1,500 Investment

  • Opportunity to be introduced & to address the crowd from the podium during the event
  • Additional verbal recognition of sponsorship from emcees during Good as Gold event
  • Guaranteed company category exclusivity
  • Listing on UIS Volunteer & Civic Engagement/Good as Gold page website
  • Opportunity to distribute company materials at registration tables
  •   Exclusive company recognition in Good as Gold event Save The Date e-mails distributed to 300+ community members
  • Logo and company listing included in Good as Gold program booklet
  • Listing as Gold Sponsor on volunteer award application
  • Affiliation with the premier volunteer recognition event in central Illinois

Silver Sponsorship – $750 Investment

  • Verbal recognition of sponsorship during Good as Gold event 
  • Opportunity to distribute company materials at registration tables
  • Logo and company listing included in Good as Gold program booklet
  • Affiliation with the premier volunteer recognition event in central Illinois

Bronze Sponsorship –$250 Investment

  • Verbal recognition of sponsorship during Good as Gold event
  • Listing in Good as Gold program booklet
  • Affiliation with the premier volunteer recognition event in central Illinois

Angel Sponsorship – $50 Investment

  • Listing in Good as Gold program booklet
  • Affiliation with the premier volunteer recognition event in central Illinois

In-Kind Donations/Sponsorship

  • Verbal recognition of in-kind contributions during Good as Gold event
  • Listing in Good as Gold program booklet
  • Affiliation with the premier volunteer recognition event in central Illinois

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