Best of Mississippi Awards Executive Committee Application
Share your interests, experience, and availability to be considered for executive committee, event, project, advisory, or support roles across Best of Mississippi Awards programs.
Applicant Information
Full Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Preferred Name
Email Address
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Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
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City
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County
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State
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Occupation / Job Title
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Employer / Business / Organization
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Website or LinkedIn / Social Profile
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Which Division Are You Applying For? (Please Select One)
The Best of Mississippi Awards Statewide Event
The Mississippi Hall of Fame
Best of Canton Awards
Leadership/Committee Role Interests
Leadership/Committee Role Interests
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Secretary/Administrative Support
Honoree & Nominee Relations
Sponsorship & Partnerships
Media/Public Relations
Marketing & Social Media
Events & Production
Program/Stage Management
Induction/Nomination Review
Legacy Preservation/Archives
Volunteer Coordination
Hospitality/Guest Experience
Community Outreach
Vendor Relations
Fundraising/Development
Logistics/Operations
Awards/Certificates Coordination
Advisory/Executive Committee Service
General Committee Member
Other Role Interest
Experience & Qualifications
Brief professional bio
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Relevant leadership, committee, or event experience
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Current or previous board or committee service
Skills and expertise
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Administration
Leadership
Event planning
Sponsorship sales
Fundraising
Public relations
Media
Social media
Writing
Photography/video
Graphic design
Hospitality
Community engagement
Finance/budgeting
Legal/governance
Technology
Archival/research
Volunteer management
Other
Why do you want to serve the Best of Mississippi Awards?
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Community & Professional Connections
Briefly explain how these connections could support the awards and event leadership work
Availability & Commitment
Availability for monthly meetings
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Yes, virtual
Yes, in person
Yes, either virtual or in person
Limited availability
No
Major events you are willing to attend
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Gala
Awards ceremony
Planning retreat
Committee meetings
Other
Willingness to serve during peak planning seasons
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Yes
No
Depends on schedule
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Preferred meeting time
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Please Select
Weekday mornings
Weekday afternoons
Weekday evenings
Weekends
Flexible
Approximate hours per month you can commit
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Ability to travel within Mississippi when needed
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Yes
No
Occasionally
Need more information
Event/Division Flexibility
Are you willing to serve on more than one division or event?
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Yes
No
Are you willing to be reassigned to a role that better matches organizational needs?
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Yes
No
Reference 1
Reference Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Relationship to Applicant
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Reference Phone
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Reference Email
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example@example.com
Reference 2
Conflict of Interest & Expectations
Reference Name 2
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Do you currently have any personal, professional, financial, family, or organizational relationships that could create, or appear to create, a conflict of interest while serving with the Best of Mississippi Awards?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Unsure
Relationship to Applicant 2
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If yes or unsure, please explain.
Reference Phone 2
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Conflict of Interest Acknowledgment
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I understand that committee members must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest involving nominees, honorees, sponsors, vendors, contractors, applicants, committee members, or organizations conducting business with the Best of Mississippi Awards. I agree to disclose such conflicts promptly and, when requested, recuse myself from discussions, evaluations, voting, recommendations, or decisions related to that matter.
Reference Email 2
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example@example.com
Confidentiality & Integrity Acknowledgment
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I understand that I may have access to confidential or nonpublic information, including nominee and honoree information, applications, evaluations, voting or selection information, sponsorship discussions, financial information, internal planning, and organizational decisions. I agree not to disclose, distribute, copy, use, or discuss confidential information outside of my authorized responsibilities.
Committee Expectations
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If selected to serve, I understand that I am expected to represent the Best of Mississippi Awards professionally; communicate respectfully; attend and participate in meetings and assignments to the best of my ability; meet agreed-upon deadlines; protect confidential information; disclose conflicts of interest; and support the mission, leadership, policies, and final decisions of the organization.I also understand that committee service does not authorize me to make commitments, enter agreements, speak publicly on behalf of the organization, solicit or accept funds, promise sponsorship benefits, select or guarantee nominees/honorees, or represent myself as having decision-making authority unless specifically authorized to do so.
Final Statement
Applicant Certification & Commitment *
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Please read the following statement carefully before submitting your application.I certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee appointment to the Best of Mississippi Awards Executive Committee or placement in a specific position.If selected, I agree to serve with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, respect, and accountability. I understand that committee positions and assignments are based on the needs of the organization, my qualifications, experience, availability, and the discretion of Best of Mississippi Awards leadership.I understand that serving on a committee is a commitment and that I may be expected to attend meetings, complete assigned responsibilities, communicate in a timely manner, meet established deadlines, and support major programs and events associated with my assigned division.I further understand that committee service is a position of trust and that failure to uphold organizational standards, maintain confidentiality, disclose conflicts of interest, or fulfill agreed-upon responsibilities may result in reassignment or removal from the committee.Then I would add:Final Acknowledgment*Required checkbox☐ I have read and agree to the statement above and understand the expectations associated with serving the Best of Mississippi Awards.
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