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TCW CITIZEN AWARD
     - GUIDELINES
     - HOW TO NOMINATE

 GUIDELINES


ELIGIBILITY

Nominees must be:

  • A Puget Sound resident
  • A private citizen

    • Note: Individuals who have been recognized in a previous Passionate Citizen award ceremony (“honorees’) may not be considered again for two years. Elected officials are not eligible while in office or within a year of the end of their terms.

    SELECTION CRITERIA
    In assessing the candidates for the Thomas C. Wales Award for Passionate Citizenship, the award selection committee and board of directors will look for an individual who has given unselfishly of his or her time to fight for a just cause that he or she believes will result in a fairer and safer community.

    The award selection committee appointed by the Thomas C. Wales Foundation will identify one exceptional individual who meets the following criteria. (In the selection process, the five criteria are given approximately even weight.)

    1. Courage
      Exemplifies courage and determination to promote a just cause even in the face of persistent challenges or significant hostility.
    2. Initiative
      Demonstrates drive, ingenuity, and tenacity to identify a community need and to build support to address it.
    3. Time Commitment
      Volunteers a significant amount of time and energy to further a cause or issue; makes more than financial contributions.
    4. Effectiveness
      Generates positive results for the community.
    5. Selflessness
      Pursues the goal without regard to financial compensation or fame.