John Deere Signature Awards: |
Stipend |
5th Place |
$500 |
4th Place |
$500 |
3rd Place |
$1,000 |
2nd Place |
$2,000 |
1st Place
|
$3,000 |
Total: |
$7,000 |
NAMA will present four Outstanding Chapter Awards: |
Stipend |
4th Place Outstanding Student Chapter |
$200 |
3rd Place Outstanding Student Chapter |
$300 |
2nd Place Outstanding Student Chapter |
$400 |
1st Place Outstanding Student Chapter** |
$500 |
Total: |
$1,400 |
** The 1st Place Chapter will also receive the traveling plaque for one year. (When the name plates of the traveling plaque are full, the plaque will be held on display at the NAMA office and a new plaque will be started.)
Depending upon the number and quality of the entries received, NAMA may present up to six Chapter Improvement Awards for:
The purpose of the Chapter Improvement Awards is to recognize unique and effective ideas to encourage students to try new ideas to improve the chapter. For example, the Membership Recruitment Award will probably not go to the chapter with the largest membership, but rather to the chapter with a unique and innovative new idea used to recruit members. By recognizing great ideas from individual chapters, we hope to share those ideas and improve all student chapters.
NAMA will present one Outstanding Advisor Award, one Outstanding Professional Award and one Outstanding Professional Chapter Award.
Background: The John Deere Signature Award is designed to create a new level of recognition within the NAMA Student Careers Program. It gives heightened exposure to outstanding student chapters who excel in encouraging student opportunities for business knowledge, academic excellence, leadership development and community citizenship.
How it Works: Student chapters will receive points for exciting elements in Student NAMA (Outstanding Student Chapter, Outstanding Advisor, Scholarships, Marketing Competition) and also for other elements as outlined below.
Each chapter will submit their entries via an excel spreadsheet signed off on by their advisor. Each student chapter can receive an electronic version of the spreadsheet via the national office or via the web site. Criteria are listed below. Log in the information on what your chapter did to meet the criteria, print it out and have your advisor sign it. Mail the spreadsheet to the national office by March 31st. NOTE: You will only be able to fill in the information in the bold face areas. Outstanding Student Chapter, Advisor, etc., will be filled in by the National office and then the information for the marketing competition will be filled in at the Convention in April. The winner of the Award will be announced at the student awards ceremony on Thursday, April 22, 2010.
Fill out the John Deere Scholarship Application at http://www.nama.org/student/deereaward10.xls.
Criteria are weighted below:
DESIGNATION OF POINTS BY CATEGORY |
|
OUTSTANDING STUDENT CHAPTER (150 points possible) |
|
| PLACING | POINTS |
| 1st | 150 |
| 2nd | 75 |
| 3rd | 50 |
STUDENT MARKETING COMPETITION (100 points possible) |
|
| PARTICIPATION/RANKING | POINTS |
| Preliminary Round | 5 |
| Semi Final Round | 10 |
| Finals | 50 |
| 1st Place | 100 |
ABEF SCHOLARSHIPS (150 points possible) |
|
| TOTAL NUMBER APPLIED | POINTS |
| <5 | 10 |
| >5 | 25 |
| Plus, 1 point for each minority application, maximum 25 (minority being Hispanic, African-American, Asian, female) | 25 |
| Plus, 20 points for each recipient, maximum 5 | 100 |
MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION (300 points possible) |
|
| MEMBERSHIP | POINTS |
| Renewals - 1 point each, maximum 40 | 40 |
| New members - 2 points each, maximum 50 (Plus, 1 point for each minority, maximum 50 | 100 |
| 1 point for each NAMA member school alumnus, maximum 50 | 50 |
| INVOLVEMENT Percentage of member involvement in at least one program/activity |
POINTS |
| Less than 25% | 10 |
| 25% to 50% | 15 |
| More than 50% | 25 |
| NATIONAL CONFERENCE Number attending |
POINTS |
| Less than 10 | 10 |
| More than 10 | 20 |
| LEADERSHIP | POINTS |
| All leadership positions filled | 15 |
PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES (200 points possible) |
POINTS |
| Ag Day Involvement | 25 |
| Program Promoting Inclusion | 50 |
| Fundraiser for ABEF | 50 |
| Off-campus community outreach | 10 |
| On-campus outreach | 10 |
| Any outreach ethnic-based | 20 |
| Completed Chapter report | 5 |
| Participation in NAMA mentor Program | 10 |
| Activities/program to develop leadership skills | 20 |
What you can win: Cash awards will be presented as follows:
$3,000 to first place
$2,000 to second place
$1,000 to third place
$500 each to 4th place and 5th place
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR OSC JUDGING:
1. Content for the annual report runs from March 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010 and should detail all chapter activities throughout the year.
2. Submit your chapter goals for the year by December 1. This is worth 5 points during scoring of the annual reports.
3. The annual report is limited to a maximum of 60 pages. Dividers and tab pages do not count as part of the 60-page limit. Assemble the 60 pages according to your content needs, either one-side-only or back-to-back. The back-to-back option allows you to showcase up to "120 pages" of content. Choose your own paper stock and/or acetate sleeves to hold photos, newsletters, newspaper clips, etc. Be sure to follow the judging form on pages 32 - 34.
4. The annual report must be a standard 8½" x 11" size and no smaller than 12 pt. font. It may be stapled, bound or in a 3-ring binder.
5. Photos with meaningful captions are encouraged to strengthen content.
6. The annual report must include the name, permanent mailing address and e-mail address of each student senior (spring or summer graduates). This information is used to notify the graduates how to activate their free membership in professional NAMA.
7. The annual report must also include a list of up to four key deans/administrators (with addresses) from your college/university to receive correspondence from the NAMA office.
8. Please include a brief write-up about your advisor(s). Include how many years they have served as a NAMA advisor.
9. The annual report must be sent to Deborah Brummel at the NAMA office and BE RECEIVED on or before March 1, 2010.
School_____________________Judge___________________________
SECTION ONE - CHAPTER MANAGEMENT
POSSIBLE PTS. |
AREA |
ACTUAL PTS. |
5 |
Executive summary of accomplishments |
|
5 |
Chapter organization (officers, committees and calendar of significant events) > |
|
5 |
Advisor profile and description of guidance |
|
5 |
List of Deans & college administrators (with addresses) |
|
5 |
Goals & Objectives (copy of December submission) |
|
5 |
List of potential officers for upcoming year |
|
10 |
What have you done in the area of Chapter Management to improve your chapter? | |
Total: 40 |
Total for Chapter Management |
COMMENTS_________________________________________________________________
SECTION TWO - CHAPTER PROGRAMS
POSSIBLE PTS. |
AREA |
ACTUAL PTS. |
6 |
Overview of guest speaker and backgrounds |
|
6 |
Publicity to draw attendance |
|
6 |
Summary of program content and key points |
|
6 |
Number of people attending program |
|
6 |
Attendance at professional meetings (include key points of the program) |
|
10 |
What have you done in the area of Chapter Programs to improve your chapter? | |
Total: 40 |
Total for Chapter Programs |
COMMENTS____________________________________
SECTION THREE - MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT
POSSIBLE PTS. |
AREA |
ACTUAL PTS. |
10 |
Overview of recruitment activities |
|
5 |
Membership list, year in school, major |
|
5 |
Chart showing percentage breakdown of Freshman/ Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors |
|
5 |
Recruitment targeting freshmen & sophomores |
|
5 |
Permanent addresses of graduating seniors |
|
10 |
What have you done in the area of Chapter Membership Recruitment to improve your chapter? | |
Total: 40 |
Total for Chapter Membership |
COMMENTS_________________________________
SECTION FOUR - FUNDRAISING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
POSSIBLE PTS. |
AREA |
ACTUAL PTS. |
10 |
Overview of fund raising activities |
|
10 |
Financial report of income and expenses (the two main basic financial statements, the Balance Sheet and Income Statement are strongly encouraged) |
|
10 |
What have you done in the area of Chapter Financing to improve your chapter? | * |
Total: 30 |
Total for Chapter Financing |
* |
COMMENTS_________________________________
SECTION FIVE - CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS (newsletters, reports, presentations, flyers, monthly phone chain, etc.)
POSSIBLE PTS. |
AREA |
ACTUAL PTS. |
10 |
Communications to Student NAMA members and prospective members |
|
5 |
Communications to faculty and administration |
|
3 |
Communications to professional chapter |
|
5 |
NAMA on Campus reports | |
2 |
Communications to national NAMA office, careers committee |
|
10 |
What have you done in the area of Chapter Communications to improve your chapter? | * |
Total: 35 |
Total for Chapter Communications |
* |
COMMENTS___________________________________
SECTION SIX - CAREER DEVELOPMENT
POSSIBLE PTS. |
AREA |
ACTUAL PTS. |
5 |
Interview workshops; resume clinics |
|
5 |
Campus career fair/career panel |
|
10 |
NAMA mentor program/professional interaction |
|
5 |
Students involved in internships |
|
5 |
Marketing Competition (last year's results/this year's plans) – Also include if you worked with a company/agency and/or NAMA professionals. |
|
10 |
What have you done in the area of Chapter Development to improve your chapter? | * |
Total: 40 |
Total for Career Development |
* |
COMMENTS______________________________________
SECTION SEVEN - AWARDS NOMINATIONS
POSSIBLE PTS.
AREA
ACTUAL PTS.
5
Outstanding Advisor Profile and Nomination (one per chapter)
5
Outstanding Professional Profile and Nomination (one per chapter)
5
Outstanding Professional Chapter Profile and Nomination (one per chapter)
* Total: 15
Total for Awards Nominations
*
COMMENTS__________________________________
SECTION EIGHT - OVERALL PRESENTATION OF CHAPTER REPORT
POSSIBLE PTS.
AREA
ACTUAL PTS.
5
Spelling, grammar
5
Graphics, layout
10
Overall Clarity of report
* Total: 20
Total for Overall Presentation of Chapter Report
*
COMMENTS________________________________
GRAND TOTAL (POSSIBLE 260 POINTS) |
(This form may be recreated electronically but must not be more than one page or smaller than 12 pt. type.)
School______________________________________
Advisor’s Name____________________________________
Number of years as Advisor_______________________________
How much time per week did the Advisor spend with the students/chapter?_________________
Is this part of a class? Yes or No
Give up to three examples of how the Advisor helped the quality of your chapter.
Give up to three examples of how the Advisor helped students.
What did this Advisor do that was above and beyond?
(This form may be recreated electronically but must not be more than one page or smaller than 12 pt. type.)
School__________________________________
Professional’s Name______________________________________
What is their position in their company?___________________________
What is their position in their chapter?___________________________
How much time per week did the Professional spend with the students/chapter?______________
Give up to three examples of how the Professional helped the quality of your chapter.
Give up to three examples of how the Professional helped students.
What did this Professional do that was above and beyond?
(This form may be recreated electronically but must not be more than one page or smaller than 12 pt. type.)
School__________________________________
Name of Professional Chapter______________________________
How much time per week did the Chapter spend with the students/chapter?_________________
Give up to three examples of how the Professional Chapter helped the quality of your chapter.
Give up to three examples of how the Professional Chapter helped students.
What did this Professional Chapter do that was above and beyond?
NAMA will award scholarships to student members based on their leadership abilities and academic record. The number of scholarships are determined every year by the funds available, and the number and quality of the applicants. In 2009, $12,000 in scholarships was awarded.
One such scholarship, the R.C. Ferguson/Successful Farming Scholarship, was established to honor long-time student chapter promoter R.C. "Fergie" Ferguson. Ferguson retired from Successful Farming after 41 years of service. The award is a $4,000 scholarship. This scholarship may only be awarded to a junior.
There are also scholarships sponsored by Broadhead+Company/UPI and Colle+McVoy/New Holland. In addition, the MoKan chapter will award a $1,000 scholarship to a qualifying student from one of their sponsored schools.
1. Judging is by representatives from the Agri-Business Educational Foundation.
2. Nominee must be a member of an accredited Student NAMA chapter.
3. Chapters may nominate more than one individual from freshman, sophomore or junior underclassmen. Seniors graduating in May or graduate students are not eligible.
4. All applicants must have a “B” or higher grade point average.
5. The monetary award must be used during the following school year.
6. Entries must be submitted on the form on the following page. A word-processed version of the form may be created and used. The form can also be accessed at www.nama.org in the Student Guidelines which can be found under the Student tab. Regardless of font size and margins, application cannot exceed two 8-1/2 x 11 pages. DO NOT SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PROFESSIONALS AND ADVISORS. THESE WILL NOT BE JUDGED.
7. Entries must be received by the national office on or before March 1, 2010.
Send entries to:
Deborah Brummel
NAMA Scholarships
National Agri-Marketing Association
11020 King Street, Suite 205
Overland Park, KS 66210
NOTE: The number of points possible has been added to each category to make the form easy to complete.
Student Name _______________________
School_______________________________
Current Address:
_______________________Home Address:
____________________________________________ _____________________
(10 pts.) Professional Objective (Please indicate the type of career you'd like to pursue in the short term and where you see your career in the long term.)
Short Term:
Long Term:
Educational Record: (Please indicate school, year in school and all majors and minors.)
School:_______________________________
Year in school (Fr., So., Jr., Sr.):______Expected graduation date (month and year):_________
Majors:_____________________
Minors:__________________________
(15 pts.) Honors: (Please list all awards and honors along with date awarded.)
(5 pts.) Overall Grade Point Average__________________
(20 pts.) Work Experience: (Please indicate your work experience during college, summers included. Indicate job, a brief description and dates.)
(20 pts.) College Activities Demonstrating Leadership: (Please list all college activities that demonstrate your leadership skills. List the activity and a brief description of responsibilities.)
(30 pts.) NAMA Activities:
Advisor's Signature ___________________ Date ______________
Student's Signature __________________ Date ______________
(This form may be recreated electronically but must not be more than two pages or smaller than 12 pt. type.)
Entries must be submitted to the national office on or before March 1, 2010.
Send entries to: Debbie Brummel, NAMA Scholarships, National Agri-Marketing Association, 11020 King Street, Suite 205, Overland Park, KS 66210, (913) 491-6500, FAX: (913) 491-6502.
