Dorothy Shula Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Nomination Form
As reported in the Congressional Record, United States Senator Bob Graham said of Dorothy Shula: "Dorothy Shula quietly and tirelessly gave to her church as a social services worker, to young people by fighting drug abuse, to the sick by raising money for medical research and to children as a teacher and volunteer." This award honors an individual whose volunteer work embodies the standards set by Dorothy Shula. It recognizes an individual who exemplifies volunteerism and whose commitment to bringing hope, promise and opportunity into the lives of others has left a lasting positive impact on a person, group, or community at large.
Nominee's volunteer experience does not have to be within the United Way system. (Elected officials may not be nominated.)
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Please complete the following information. Attach additional pages as necessary.
1. Please list the name(s) of the organization(s) with which the nominee is affiliated.
2. What is the nominee's role within the organization(s)? (ie. board member, volunteer, etc.)
3. Please provide a brief history of the nominee's volunteer activities and experiences within Miami-Dade County.
4. Please relate an example of how this volunteer has enhanced the quality of life of a person or group of people in our community.
5. What qualities or accomplishments of this nominee most closely resemble the standards by which Mrs. Shula was described?
6. What sets this nominee apart from other community volunteers?
Please mail nomination for to:
Volunteer Awards Program
United Way of Miami-Dade
The Ansin Building
3250 Southwest Third Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129-2712