🌟 Community Resource Specialist Award 🌟

Let’s celebrate the everyday heroes on the frontlines of Information & Referral—those who listen with heart, guide with knowledge, and empower with every call, chat, or conversation!

The Community Resource Specialist Award recognizes one incredible I&R professional who goes above and beyond to connect people to the help they need and the hope they deserve.

🎯 Who Can Be Nominated?

We’re looking for a certified Community Resource Specialist (CRS) who:

• 💡 Brings deep knowledge of the I&R field
• 💙 Shows genuine compassion and sensitivity to those seeking help
• 🚀 Empowers clients to understand and solve their own problems
• 💼 Has been in the I&R field for 3 years or more

This is someone who does more than give referrals—they make a real difference.

📝 How to Nominate Someone Amazing:

• Fill out the I&R Specialist Award nomination form (copies accepted!)
• Nominations are open to everyone: citizens, nonprofits, public agencies, businesses, schools, military groups, and religious organizations
• Nominees should have been actively involved in I&R work during the previous year for a nonprofit, charitable organization, or any group promoting access to help in their community
• Using a real-life example? Just be sure to change any details to protect privacy

📅 Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026

🏅 Award Presentation: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Inform Texas Conference!
🎥 Can’t attend in person? No worries—recipients can accept their award virtually, too!

Help us honor the caring professionals who meet people at their most vulnerable moments—and guide them toward hope, help, and healing. Nominate a superstar I&R Specialist today! 💫

📝 Shine the Spotlight on Your Nominee!

In 500 words or less, tell us why your nominee deserves this recognition! Share their story, their impact, and what makes them a true standout in the world of Information & Referral. Whether it’s their passion, dedication, or the way they go above and beyond every day—we want to hear it!

✨ Want to add more?

You can include up to five (5) pages of supplemental materials—photos, news articles, letters of support, website links, or anything else that helps bring their nomination to life.

⚠️ Heads up!

Judging is based only on the content of the nomination form—so make it count! Be clear, specific, and heartfelt in your write-up.

✍️ Please type or print clearly so the committee can easily read and celebrate your submission.

Let’s make sure the amazing work of your nominee gets the recognition it deserves! 🎉