Respect Gets Respect in Family, School and Community.
Help us with our Valley-wide respect theme this year by fostering respect wherever you go!
We would also love to know how you are spreading the word and ways you are promoting our theme.
Please send in your nominations for the awards by February 29, 2008
Respect Gets Respect Awards:
*2008 nominations for the below awards should be sent to Children Unlimited PO Box 986, Conway, NH 03818. 2008 awards will be announced in March, 2008 at the Valley Outreach After Hours*
On March 21, 2007 Valley Outreach announced this year's Respect Gets Respect Awards! Feel free to nominate a business or individual at any time of the year.
2007 Nominees for each category are in italics. All made outstanding contributions to the youth in our Valley and we thank them!(winners are in bold) :
1. “Take a Stand” Award
This award will be given to an individual or group who had the courage to take a stand against bullying and harassing behavior in our community and did an activity that promoted a culture of respect.
> Download Nomination Form
Kathleen Frenette, KHS Teacher; PBIS Team at Pine Tree School
2. “Respect for Youth” AwardAward for a group/ organization or class that creates an environment of respect for all youth who participate: one in which all feel safe and valued for who they are; all feel they have useful contributions to make and feel a sense of belonging; and one which tolerates no bullying or harassment among any of its members.
> Download Nomination Form
Key Club
K-Kids Pine Tree
Conway Teen Center
Individuals:
Kate Swanson, Pine Tree teacher
Jeanne Limmer ( Dance Studio)
Trisha Jacobson ( Teen Clinic)
3. “Family Friendly Business Award”
This award is to be nominated to a business which exemplifies the values and practices of respect for employees who are parents of school age children. Examples of best practice include: a safe, healthy, working environment with flexible time or personal days offered so that parents can attend parent/teacher meetings and important school functions; time off allowed for employees to volunteer in the community; child care assistance; family leave; and other policies and/or programs which enable families to balance work and family responsibilities. A family-friendly business creates an understanding, respectful work-place culture so that all employees feel valued and able to contribute.
> Download Nomination Form
Purity Springs Resort
Conway Village Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
4.“Youth Friendly Business” Award
This award is to be nominated to a business which exemplifies the values and practices of respect for youth in their work. Examples of best practice include: a safe, healthy, working environment with clear boundaries and expectations, support and opportunities for growth; education and skills training, flexible hours that honor school schedules and commitments; and a culture in which the young person feels valued and able to contribute.
> Download Nomination Form
Peking Restaurant
Zebs General Store
Purity Springs Resort
For internships:
RSN
White Mt. Cider Company
North Country Graphics
Memorial Hospital
Farm and Trucks and Tracks-Todd Marshall
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