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2012 NAHU Local Website Award

Description

The Local Website Award honors local chapters for outstanding websites that serve as a resource for members, non-members and the public while promoting the value of membership. All local chapters are eligible and encouraged to apply for the local award. A total of two local website awards will be presented. Winning chapters will be provided with a "2012 NAHU Website Award Winner" seal to post on their website.

Summary of Criteria

  1. Comprehensive, attractive home page
  2. Links to state and NAHU websites
  3. Chapter benefits and services provided to members
  4. Information about the local chapter, Board of Directors and Committee
  5. Industry news, including professional development and continuing education programs
  6. Membership information and current calendar of events
  7. Public service projects and volunteer opportunities
  8. Consumer information
  9. Website structure

Rules, clarification of specific award criteria, documentation requirements and tips can be found in the Awards Leadership Guide.

Due Date

THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION IS APRIL 5.

Application Form/Score Sheet

* - required

Submitted by*
Phone*
E-mail*
Chapter Name*
Chapter Website Address*
Password-Protected Access Information*
President’s Name*

To be eligible, the following criteria must be current and available for viewing via the Internet upon submission. See the Awards Leadership Guide for explanations & definitions of criteria.

I. Chapter Homepage

The following categories need to be linked directly from the chapter's homepage.

1. Chapter Benefits 1 x 20 pts. =
2. Information About the Chapter 1 x 20 pts. =
3. Chapter News 1 x 20 pts. =
4. Membership 1 x 20 pts. =
5. Industry News & Programs 1 x 20 pts. =
6. Upcoming Events 1 x 20 pts. =
7. Link to NAHU 1 x 20 pts. =
8. Link to State AHU 1 x 20 pts. =
9. Consumer Information 1 x 20 pts. =

II. Chapter Benefits

To qualify for points the following items must be viewable within two "clicks" of entering the section.

1. Networking Page (Bulletin board, list serve, etc.) 1 x 20 pts. =
2. Find an Agent 1 x 20 pts. =
3. LPRT Information 1 x 10 pts. =
4. Current LPRT Qualifiers 1 x 10 pts. =
5. Member Benefit Information
1 x 10 pts. =

III. Information About the Chapter

To qualify for points the following items must be viewable within two "clicks" of entering the section.

1. Current Board Members (name, office & contact information: phone, e-mail or address) 1 x 20 pts. =
2. Current Committee Chairs (name, committee title & contact infomation: phone, e-mail or address) 1 x 20 pts. =
3. Chapter Vision and Mission Statement 1 x 10 pts. =
4. Public Service Projects 1 x 10 pts. =
5. Chapter News and/or Newsletters 1 x 10 pts. =
6. Volunteer Opportunities 1 x 10 pts. =
7. Awards Program, Criteria and Applications 1 x 10 pts. =
8. Current and Past Award Recipients 1 x 10 pts. =
9. Chapter Bylaws 1 x 10 pts. =
10. Chapter Policies & Procedures 1 x 10 pts. =
11. Board Meeting Minutes
1 x 10 pts. =
12. Current Chapter Financial Reports
1 x 10 pts. =
13. Current Strategic Plan
1 x 10 pts. =
14. Member Roster
1 x 10 pts. =
15. Chapter Archives
1 x 10 pts. =

IV. Membership

To qualify for points the following items must be viewable within two "clicks" of entering the section.

1. Membership Application/Dues 1 x 10 pts. =
2. Interactive Membership Application 1 x 25 pts. =
3. Benefits of Membership 1 x 10 pts. =
4. NAHU Membership Information 1 x 10 pts. =

VI. News and Programs

To qualify for points the following items must be viewable within two "clicks" of entering the section.

1. Continuing Education 1 x 10 pts. =
2. Professional Development Programs 1 x 10 pts. =
3. Current Calendar of Events 1 x 10 pts. =
4. Event and Registration Information 1 x 10 pts. =
5. Press Releases 1 x 10 pts. =
6. Current Industry News 1 x 10 pts. =
7. Links to Industry-Related Websites (Please List)


x 5 pts. = (max 30 pts)

VII. Website Structure

1. Search Engine 1 x 50 pts. =
2. Site tracks number of hits (Submit statistics report) 1 x 50 pts. =

NOTE:
Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) provide a basic statistical report as part of the hosting agreement. Advanced statistical reports usually cost about $20 per year.

Total

Total Application Points

Bonus Points: (Scored by NAHU Awards Committee) Please do not complete this section

Ease of navigation, appearance and organization, and comprehensive homepage with pictures of events and people.

Excellent = 50 pts.
Good = 20 pts.
Fair = 10 pts.

The decision of the Awards Committee is final.