Application Nominee 2023 - CanDo’s Napa Valley Give!Guide

HILARY ZUNIN CanDo SPIRIT AWARD

This application has two parts, one for the nonprofit employer (nominator) and one for the employee (nominee). Both must be submitted online by Friday, September 29.

Your employer is nominating you for a very special award, one that recognizes the energy, creativity and commitment of those who choose to work in the nonprofit sector.

Thank you for all you do.

2023 NOMINEE APPLICATION

Since its inception in 2013, the CanDo Spirit Award has been generously sponsored by the Napa Valley Vintners. The winner receives a plaque and a check for $1000.00.

Now named the Hillary Zunin CanDo Spirit Award to honor the late co-founder, this award is part of CanDo's Napa Valley Give!Guide campaign. It was conceived to celebrate exceptional work performed by one young, full-time employee working in the Napa County nonprofit sector.

QUALIFICATIONS

Nominees must be age 35 or younger as of November 1, 2023. Full-time employment is defined as working for a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Napa County for at least 25 hours per week for one year. The Nonprofit of employment does not have to be in CanDo’s Napa Give!Guide 2023 for the applicant to be eligible.

If you have any special needs that require an alternative method to this application process, please contact us at Camille@nvcando.org.

APPLICATION

All applications must be submitted online by Friday, September 29.

You do not have to complete this application in one sitting. You may save the form and return later to continue working. Alternatively, you may print the blank application, answer the questions offline, and then use it as a reference as you fill out the online form.

When the application has been completed, we strongly suggest saving a copy for your records.

NOMINEE’S PERSONAL / CONTACT INFORMATION

Application Form

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NOMINEE’S PERSONAL / CONTACT INFORMATION
Full name:
Full Name
Birthdate:
Month
Day
Year
Primary daytime phone:
Email:
Mailing address:
Street: City: State: Zip:
EMPLOYMENT / ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Name of nonprofit organization:
Your job title:
How long have you worked for this organization?
Average number of hours you work per month for this organization:

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QUESTIONS
Provide answers to each of the questions. The most compelling responses are those that give an overall impression of why you think you are an outstanding candidate for this award but also provide specific examples.

There is a 150 word limit to each of the questions below. A 150 word limit equals approximately 1000 characters. Character count includes spaces between words and punctuation.
Why did you choose to work in the nonprofit field? (Reference any relevant personal experiences or experiences in academics, volunteering, or employment.)
What motivated you to work for your organization? (Reference any relevant personal experiences or experiences in academics, volunteering, or employment.)
Describe your role and responsibilities within the organization.
What are some of the positive rewards you get from working at your nonprofit? What are one or two of your biggest challenges?
What special talents / skills / gifts / attitudes do you bring to your work that set you apart from others?
What are your goals for your organization? What do you see as your role in helping these goals come to fruition?

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CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION
By providing my signature below, I certify that the information I have provided is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may result in disqualification for the 2021 Hilary Zunin CanDo Spirit Award. (A typed signature will be regarded as legitimate as the form is submitted via email.)
Date
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Signature

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NOMINEE’S PERSONAL / CONTACT INFORMATION

EMPLOYMENT / ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

QUESTIONS

CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION