Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination

Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination

Nominate a member of American Legion Joseph B Westnedge Post 36 for exceptional achievement advancing the mission of Post 36.
AWARD PURPOSE
The Outstanding Achievement Award honors a member of the Legion Family who has delivered exceptional results in a specific project, program, or initiative that significantly advanced the mission, visibility, or operational success of American Legion Post 36.
This award recognizes impactful accomplishment — a standout achievement that produced measurable, lasting benefit to the Post or community.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Nominees must:
• Be a member in good standing of the American Legion
• Have completed the achievement within the current award year (or past 12 months)
• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Post 36 standards and Legion values

EVALUATION CRITERIA
1. Significance of Achievement (30%)
• Accomplishment demonstrates exceptional effort, innovation, or leadership
• Achievement directly supports the mission of the American Legion
• Work produced a clear, positive outcome for the Post or community

2. Measurable Impact (25%)
• Achievement resulted in tangible, documented benefits
• Enhanced Post operations, membership engagement, or community outreach
• Strengthened the Post’s reputation or visibility

3. Initiative & Problem-Solving (20%)
• Nominee took proactive steps to identify needs or challenges
• Demonstrated creativity, resourcefulness, and follow-through
• Overcame obstacles to complete the project

4. Embodiment of Legion Values (15%)
• Displays integrity, professionalism, and respect
• Acts in the spirit of service to veterans, families, and community
• Represents Post 36 with pride and responsibility

5. Collaboration & Leadership Influence (10%)
• Works effectively with others
• Inspires teamwork, cooperation, and positive morale
• Strengthens the Post’s culture of service
Nominee Information
Nominee Name*
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Achievement Overview
Title or Short Description of the Achievement*
Date or Timeframe of Achievement (must be within past 12 months)*
Narrative Responses (Evaluation Criteria)
Significance of Achievement (30%) Why is this accomplishment exceptional? What challenge or need did it address?*
Measurable Impact (25%) Provide specific results, data, improvements, or outcomes.*
Initiative & Problem-Solving (20%) Describe how the nominee demonstrated initiative, creativity, or resourcefulness.*
Embodiment of Legion Values (15%) How did the nominee demonstrate integrity, professionalism, respect, and service?*
Collaboration & Leadership Influence (10%) How did the nominee inspire teamwork or strengthen the Post’s culture?*
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Nominator Information
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Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination

Nominee Information

Achievement Overview

Narrative Responses (Evaluation Criteria)

Supporting Documentation (Optional)

Nominator Information