Salida Colorado Community Awards
The nominations process for the 2011 Community Awards has ended. Please keep the following criteria in mind for nominating people next year.
~ Thank you for your participation ~
Criteria for Nominations for MAN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD and FROM THE HEART &THE CORNERSTONE AWARD
The following criteria will be used by a confidential panel of judges to select the recipient for the Man and Woman of the Year Award, From the Heart, and the Cornerstone Award.
PURPOSE
The award is intended to honor the person whom makes a substantial contribution to the community of Salida. As a result of the nominee’s effort, the community should have received substantial benefits and become a better place to live and work.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Nominees should be involved in the betterment of the community through active civic participation. Their involvement may be in the health or human services, education, recreation, arts or cultural improvements, economic development, or community based organizations that contribute to the quality of life in our community. As a result of this involvement, nominees should have specific and noteworthy accomplishments.
COOPERATION AND SUPPORT
Nominees must have demonstrated willingness to assist in business and community projects by participating personally in project or events that have resulted in substantial betterment of the community.
LEADERSHIP
Nominees must have exhibited leadership in the community projects and have completed them successfully. Evidence of effective leadership in vital community projects and organizations will be considered.
Download a Nomination Form for Annual Community Awards for 2021.
Print and return to:
Salida Chamber of Commerce
406 W. Hwy. 50
Salida, CO 81201







