Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action serves its affiliates through collaboration, resource sharing, and networking. That is why we created the DSAIA Affiliates in Excellence Program, which recognizes our members’ innovation, individuality, and creative collaboration.

The deadline for entries is January 25, 2019.

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Ten Ridiculously Simple Rules

1. Only DSAIA members are eligible to submit entries.

2. You may submit multiple entries in each award category.

3. Entries must be submitted digitally using the electronic form.

4. Entries must have been produced and/or utilized between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, and/or have never been submitted for an Affiliates in Excellence Award.

5. An entry form must be completed for each entry submitted.

6. Please pay close attention to the submission requirements. If submission requirements are not met, your entry may not be judged.

7. Please make sure all entries include the correct Name of Organization, Category and Budget Level.

8. All entries become the property of DSAIA and may be used for the DSAIA Resource Library.

9. All entries MUST be uploaded by January 25, 2019.

10. Entry fees may be paid online or you may mail in payment (see below). You will be sent an invoice via email. Entry fees must be paid by February 1, 2019, in order to be eligible for the program. Member organizations’ dues must be up-to-date to be considered for any award.

Judging

Entries are judged by professionals in their respective fields, including (but not limited to) nonprofit management, special event production, fundraising, broadcast media, photography, website development, promotions, graphics, marketing, and social media.

The DSAIA Affiliates in Excellence entries are judged through a point system based on the criteria listed for each category.

Two Affiliates in Excellence Awards will be given in each award category; a Best in Category award and a Runner-up award, unless, in the opinion of the judges, no award is merited. The judges reserve the right to give multiple awards in a category if scores are tied.

Budget Categories

Affiliates of all sizes are encouraged to submit entries. To recognize the possible differences between entries submitted by affiliates with large vs. small budgets, each entry will be categorized by budget size of the organization. You will be competing with organizations with similar budgets.

Budget categories are:

SMALL – Under $200,000
LARGE - $200,000 and over

Budgets should include the entire budget for the member organization for the fiscal year in which the event/program/initiative was instituted.

Please see judging criteria in each section for more information.

Award Categories

Include the following:

· Affiliate of the Year

· Best Use of Social Media

· Best Marketing/Promotional Campaign

· Best Partnership/Collaboration

· Best Website

· Best Use of Photography

· Best T-Shirt Design

· Best Educational Program

· Best Outreach Program

· Best Teen/Adult Program

· Best Recreational Program

Best Marketing/Promotional Campaign

Judging Criteria

1. Creativity

2. Effectiveness

3. Variety of medias

Examples include radio/tv, outdoor advertising, print, promotional products, and can include social media.

Best Use of Social Media

Judging Criteria

1. Creativity

2. Effectiveness

3. Engagement

Examples of social media marketing include, but are not limited to, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, webcasts, blogs, podcasts, Flickr, etc.

For Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, webcasts, and blogs, display profile page home page, plus two additional pages and URL (for podcasts, provide iTunes name instead of URL) submitted digitally. Please include reports on audience engagement and goals reached.

Best Partnership/Collaboration

Judging Criteria

1. Benefit to partners

2. Measurable results

3. Original idea

Display a minimum of two images of the partnership in action (can be any print collateral, article, photographs, etc.) and one summary page describing the partnership’s purpose/objective, the level of involvement and measurable benefits of all partners.

Best Use of Photography

Judging Criteria

1. Original and exceptional composition

2. Exceptional use of light and color

3. Evokes an emotion or leaves an impression

4. Unique use of photo will also be given merit

Digital entries only –Physical photos must be scanned and uploaded.

Best T-Shirt Design

Judging Criteria

1. Good use of design

2. Originality

Please make sure the images are clear. Digital images of the design itself or the t-shirt as a whole are admissible.

Best Website

Judging Criteria

1. Informative, clear, concise & compelling to engage audience

2. Easy to navigate

3. Has visual impact

4. Possesses exceptional design features

5. Displays originalityp

Please include website address and snapshot of front page in your entry.

Best Educational Program

Judging Criteria

1. Measurable outcomes

2. Planning and execution of program

3. Need of program in the community served

Display a minimum of two images of the program in action (can be any print collateral, article, photographs, etc.) and one summary page describing the program’s purpose/objective, the level of involvement and desired outcomes. Please include the program’s budget and any marketing or supporting materials such as applications, etc. All documents can be combined in a zip file to submit complete details of the program while under the 5 upload limit.

Best Outreach Program

Judging Criteria

1. Measurable outcomes

2. Planning and execution of program

3. Need of program in the community served

Display a minimum of two images of the program in action (can be any print collateral, article, photographs, etc.) and one summary page describing the program’s purpose/objective, the level of involvement and desired outcomes. Please include the program’s budget and any marketing or supporting materials such as applications, etc. All documents can be combined in a zip file to submit complete details of the program while under the 5 upload limit.

Best Teen/Adult Program

Judging Criteria

1. Measurable outcomes

2. Planning and execution of program

3. Need of program in the community served

Display a minimum of two images of the program in action (can be any print collateral, article, photographs, etc.) and one summary page describing the program’s purpose/objective, the level of involvement and desired outcomes. Please include the program’s budget and any marketing or supporting materials such as applications, etc. All documents can be combined in a zip file to submit complete details of the program while under the 5 upload limit.

Best Recreational Program

Judging Criteria

1. Measurable outcomes

2. Planning and execution of program

3. Need of program in the community served

Display a minimum of two images of the program in action (can be any print collateral, article, photographs, etc.) and one summary page describing the program’s purpose/objective, the level of involvement and desired outcomes. Please include the program’s budget and any marketing or supporting materials such as applications, etc. All documents can be combined in a zip file to submit complete details of the program while under the 5 upload limit.

This program must be a recreational program that is unique to your organization (not a chapter or sub-division of a larger or national program) and must be focused at least 50% on individuals with Down syndrome.

Affiliate of the Year Award

One affiliate will be honored based on the outcomes of their overall performance this year regardless of size and budget.

Please write an essay detailing the following information:

Accomplishments

§ Describe your organization’s accomplishments over the past year. Please be specific. Upload supporting documents as needed.

DSAIA Resources

· Describe how your organization has utilized DSAIA resources (training, ideas, documents, discounts, etc.) over the past year to assist in accomplishing goals or initiatives.

Cost

The fee for each entry is $20. There is no limit to the number of entries a member organization may submit.

Mailing Address for Payment of Entry Fees

(remember all entries must be uploaded digitally)

Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action

1335 34th St NE
Paris, TX 75462

Payment must be received upon submission.

Questions

Phone: 701-354-7255

info@dsaia.org

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