The recipient is honored at a special luncheon attended by representatives from across the Commonwealth. This luncheon provides a significant opportunity for those who have been influenced by the recipient-from colleagues to board members to other professionals in the field--to show their appreciation and gratitude.     

• Nominee must be a VAFRE member or AFP Central Virginia Chapter member. Membership may be verified in the on-line directory at www.vafre.org or by e-mailing admin@vafre.org. To verify AFP membership, e-mail admin@afpcentralva.org.

• Nominee will be relatively new to the profession of fundraising. This is defined as 3 to 10 years as a paid fund development professional.

• Nominee has shown outstanding professional and ethical service to the field of development.

• Nominee has made a positive impact on his/her organization(s) and exhibits passion and commitment to the cause.

• Nominee has shown innovation in planning and implementing a successful fundraising project.

• Nominee demonstrates leadership potential.

• Nominee has demonstrated interest in furthering their fundraising career through professional development opportunities.

• Listing of achievements should not be limited to only one organization. Cumulative accomplishments, both vocational and avocational, will be considered.

• Any member of the development field, including board members or other volunteers involved with a nonprofit organization, may make nominations.

• Nominators can make as many nominations as they wish. Individuals may nominate themselves.

• Nominees may be a member of the VAFRE or AFP Board of Directors but may not serve on the Awards Selection Committee.