Helping “HAND” Awards

Categories

The Helping “HAND” awards are presented annually during the Strength in Numbers Volunteer Conference, a Volunteer Week celebration or Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General meeting by a member of the Hand Family if possible.  In the absence of a family member, awards may be presented by the Executive Director.

The “Helping HAND Awards” in honor of Dr. Jack Hand will be presented annually in the following categories:

• Family Services Volunteer
• House Programs (Individual & Corporate/Group)
• Community Engagement Volunteer
• Leadership Volunteer
• Ronald McDonald House Champion – McDonald’s Crew
• Outstanding Philanthropist (Individual, Young Hero & Corporate)
• Outgoing Board Chairperson

Criteria

• Active volunteer/business/group with Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador whose efforts have produced specific, positive results in our house, the community or in a leadership or support role;
• A volunteer/business/group whose contributions reflect the passion, dedication and commitment that Jack had for Ronald McDonald House and its mission;
• A volunteer/business/group who has been involved with Ronald McDonald House for a minimum of 1 year;
• A volunteer/business/group who is an exemplary role model for others and who leads by example; and
• Past winners of this award are not eligible for re-nomination in the same category; staff are not eligible for nomination;
• Current, active Board Members are not eligible for nomination
• Self-Nominations are gladly accepted.

Selection

• Everyone involved with Ronald McDonald House NL is invited to submit a nomination
• Self-Nominations are gladly accepted.
• The Senior Management of Ronald McDonald House, along with two appointed Board Members will be the Selection Committee, and are not eligible for this award.