Galatti Award
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Award Overview
The Volunteer Recognition Committee is pleased to announce that nominations for AFS-USA's nominee for the 2011 AFS International Galatti Award are now being accepted.
The Galatti Award was established in 1983 and named after AFS founder Stephen Galatti. Stephen Galatti was an idealist, a visionary, a trail blazer and a pragmatist who built and transformed AFS from an organization that transported the war wounded into one that now provides cross-cultural experiences in the name of peace.
This award honors AFS volunteers whose commitment and exceptional dedication have advanced the mission and goals of AFS at the grass-roots level. It is the most prestigious commendation granted by the AFS International Board of Trustees for our volunteers. Throughout AFS, volunteerism is key in carrying out its mission of making it possible for individuals to become responsible global citizens as well as active participants in the creation of a more tolerant and peaceful world.
Eligibility
- AFS volunteers who, over a sustained period of time, have provided at least five (5) years of outstanding support to AFS at the grass-roots level.
- Any local AFS volunteer who has not previously received the award and who is not serving on an AFS Partner Board or the Board of Trustees at the time of nomination is eligible for the award.
- All nominees must be registered AFS-USA Volunteers at the time of nomination.
- Only 1 nomination per Team will be considered by the volunteer recognition committee
How do I nominate?
Please show your appreciation to those volunteers who unselfishly promote the mission of AFS through their deeds and actions by submitting your online nomination today through the International Galatti Website
Timeline
- Online nominations will be accepted through September 11th, 2011. Only nomination forms with all fields completed will be accepted by AFS-USA. Nominations must be supported by 2 volunteers.
- The AFS-USA Galatti Nomination Selection Subcommittee will review all nominations September 12th through September 27 and choose the volunteer who will represent AFS-USA.
- The AFS-USA nominee will be announced September 30th
- The International Galatti Award Winner(s) will be announced on October 20rd at World Congress
How is the AFS-USA nominee recognized?
The AFS-USA nominee will attend and be recognized at the 2012 National Volunteer Assembly which will take place in Charlotte, NC.
What does the International Galatti Award Winner(s) receive?
The 2011 Galatti Award winner(s) will receive an engraved plate and a certificate, handed out in person by the President of AFS International or a member of the international Board of Trustees. In addition, the winner's local chapter will receive a partial scholarship in name of the winner.
Galatti Award Nominee Named
Minna R. Smith of the Milwaukee AT is AFS-USA's nominee! Please join us in congratulation her.
Contact
Please email the Volunteer Recognition Committee at volrecognition@afsusa.org if you have any questions.
