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2008 NAHU State Website Award

Description

The State Website Award honors state chapters for outstanding websites that serve as a resource for members, non-members and the public while promoting the value of membership. All state chapters are eligible and encouraged to apply for the state award. A recommended point threshold for state chapters is 550 points. A total of two website awards will be presented to state chapters. Winning chapters will be provided with a "2008 NAHU Website Award Winner" seal to post on their website.

Summary of Criteria

Comprehensive, attractive home page, including a link to NAHU
Chapter benefits and services provided to members
Information about the state association, Board of Directors and Committee information, links to local chapter websites, awards, and media relations activities
Legislative information, how to contact your legislators and get involved
Industry news, including professional development and continuing education programs
Membership information and current calendar of events
Consumer information
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, REGARDLESS OF DELIVERY METHOD, IS APRIL 5, 2008.

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.	Legislative Information	1 x 20 pts. =
4.	Chapter News	1 x 20 pts. =
5.	Membership	1 x 20 pts. =
6.	Industry News & Programs	1 x 20 pts. =
7.	Upcoming Events	1 x 20 pts. =
8.	Link to NAHU	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 and 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 Memebers (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.	Chapter News and/or Newsletters	1 x 10 pts. =
5.	If Chapter News and/or Newsletters are archived	1 x 20 pts. =
6.	Links to local chapter websites	1 x 20 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.	If Board Minutes, Financial Reports, Strategic Plans are archived	1 x 20 pts. =
15.	Member Roster	1 x 10 pts. =
16.	Speakers Bureau	1 x 10 pts. =

IV Legislative Information

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

1.	Link to NAHU Legislative News & Issues	1 x 10 pts. =
2.	Link to Sate Legislative Information	1 x 10 pts. =
3.	Archived State Legislative Information	1 x 20 pts. =
4.	Lobbyist Reports	1 x 10 pts. =
5.	Link to State Department of Insurance	1 x 10 pts. =
6.	State Insurance Programs Matrix	1 x 10 pts. =
6.	Link to Public Programs (i.e. SCHIP, High-Risk Pool, etc.)	1 x 10 pts. =

V. 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	1 x 25 pts. =
3.	Benefits of Membership	1 x 10 pts. =
4.	NAHU Membership Information	1 x 10 pts. =

V. 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.	Educational PowerPoint Presentations	1 x 10 pts. =
4.	Current Calendar of Events	1 x 10 pts. =
5.	Event and Registration Information	1 x 10 pts. =
6.	Press Releases	1 x 10 pts. =
7.	Current Industry News	1 x 10 pts. =
8.	Archived Industry News	1 x 20 pts. =
8.	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. =

NOTES:
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.

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