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THE GOLDEN APPLE AWARD
Outstanding Project Award OR Individual Achievement/Service Award
2011 NOMINATION FORM
Purpose:
The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce wishes to recognize both teachers and staff in our Chamber
member schools for instilling the importance of its commitment to learning, a focus on positive values and
the empowerment of students in useful roles in the community. These attributes represent a number of
developmental assets. This award also rewards creativity, enthusiasm, commitment, and development of
positive learning environments. The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce supports and fosters interaction
between the schools, the residents and the business community.
Award:
The Golden Apple Awards recognize outstanding contributions to education in our Chamber member
schools. The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce solicits nominations to recognize contributions in one of
two areas:
Outstanding Project: A Golden Apple Award will be presented for an exemplary project that has
benefited the students or has had a lasting impact on the students/school/district/community
during the past school year.
Individual Achievement/Service Award: A Golden Apple Award will be presented to an individual
for an exemplary contribution to education. The individual may be recognized for his or her
commitment to student development over the past year or through the long‐term service to his/her
educational institution.
Eligibility:
All staff at our Chamber member schools (K‐12 & Post Secondary), including teachers and support staff are
eligible for this award.
Nomination Instructions:
(See form on reverse side of this page)
1. Nominations may be submitted by staff, students, business or community people.
2. Complete the nomination form with the necessary detail to allow the Chamber’s Recognition
Committee to make an award decision. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
3. Return the nomination form to Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce, 11455 Viking Drive, Suite
270, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. For further information, contact the Chamber office at 952‐944‐
2830. Forms may also be e‐mailed to amy.sinclair@epchamber.org.
4. Return this nomination to the Chamber by Thursday, March 31st, 2011 at 4:00 PM.
NOMINATION FORM – 2011 Individual Golden Apple Award
Nominee: _______________________________________________________________________________
School: _________________________________ Position: ______________________________________
Nomination submitted by: __________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
E‐Mail: _______________________________ Relationship to Nominee: ____________________________
1. Please type or print in black ink to complete the nomination form.
2. Use a separate sheet of paper to answer questions.
3. The committee will not accept any videos with the application.
Project
1. Describe the project in detail. Specifically describe the benefits to the schools students/education.
2. What specific need does the project address?
3. Prior to the described project, how was the need addressed?
4. How was the project developed or conceived?
5. What is the scope of the project? (district‐wide, state‐wide, national, school‐wide, classroom,
specify)
6. How did the project contribute to the improvement of education?
7. Have similar projects been done in the past?
8. Can the results of this project be used in the future?
Individual Service/Achievement
1. Describe the individual achievement or service in detail.
2. Describe the characteristics/techniques of the individual which set them apart from others and
contribute to their success.
3. Specifically describe how the group within the school/district has benefited from the individual’s
service/achievement.
4. Describe how the individual’s achievement/service benefited others outside of the education
community
5. Any additional comments?