The Rosebud Award shall be presented biennially in odd years, at convention, to a member having ten or fewer years of membership and who exhibits outstanding service to her chapter and the state organization, as well as an interest in the international Society. The nomination form requires a one page description explaining why this member has been nominated for this award. This may include:
Personal Character Traits
Performance of Delta Kappa Gamma Activities
Commitment to the Society
A standing committee of 3-5 members of the Special Awards Committee shall be appointed to review nominations and recommend a recipient based on the above criteria. Chapters having a nominee will not be represented on the committee. If your chapter chooses not to award a Rosebud Award this year, please email or call Barbara Henderson. [email protected] 908-879-2357 Each chapter may nominate only one Rosebud Award nominee per odd numbered year, from any chapter. Thank you for your help in this important decision. Deadline to Special Awards Co-Chair: Barbara Henderson by Nov. 17, 2018
Criteria for Nomination/Selection (Nomination form) A. The nomination shall be made by Chapter, will be limited to one per Chapter for each presentation year and the nominee can be a sister from any chapter. A chapter does not have to make a nomination. B. Presentation will be made in the odd-numbered years at convention. C. Award selection will be based on active membership in Delta Kappa Gamma/Alpha Zeta State and chapter for ten or fewer years. The years should be counted from January 1st of the year the nominee was inducted to the tenth year. (Ex. 2008-2018) D. A written narrative by the Chapter President or her designee shall accompany the nomination, describing personal character traits of the nominee in performance of Delta Kappa Gamma activities and her commitment to the Society. (see form) E. A standing committee of three to five members shall be appointed to review nominations and recommend a recipient for said award based upon the above criteria. (see D above) Chapters that have a nominee for the award will not be represented on the committee. In the event the committee does not make a selection, no recommendation will be made to the Executive Board, and the award will not be presented that year.