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What does the selection committee look for in their evaluation?
Judges seek evidence of unsurpassed corporate leadership balanced with a strong personal commitment to community service. Evidence of high integrity is heavily weighed. Also, nominees who have triumphed over adversity - and are willing to share their stories as motivational tools for others - make impressive candidates.
When can the nominee expect to hear from NELI regarding selection?
NELI will send written notification 30 days after the posted nomination deadline. In the event that additional time or information is required for the evaluation process, NELI will make prior contact.
Can we resubmit a nomination for a candidate who did not receive the award in a previous year?
Yes, as long as your nominee meets the basic criteria, and was not disqualified for any reason.
What constitutes disqualification?
NELI primarily serves the African-American and Hispanic/Latino communities. So any candidate not meeting the ethnic criteria is automatically disqualified. Incomplete nomination forms are also grounds for disqualification. Other common disqualifications include, nominations mailed past the deadline, self-nominations, nominations from retired or unemployed persons, nominations without proper signatures, and nominations without an official letter of recommendation. NELI reserves the right to refuse nominations on any grounds.
Does it cost my company to nominate?
No. There is no nomination fee. However, your company must be willing to incur costs if your nominee is selected. Such costs include Eagle Roundtable dues and:
Video Production: NELI will ask your company to produce and submit video footage of the Eagle Award winner, and possibly the nominator, for use during the awards presentation.
Program Participation Fees: NELI does not offer payment provisions for program attendance. Each nominating company is financially responsible for their honoree's transportation and hotel accommodations for the Eagle Awards gala and leadership programs. Costs incurred by additional guests, including the conference registration fee, are the responsibility of the nominee or his/her company.
Sponsorship: Your company will have the opportunity to sponsor the Eagle Awards Gala. Customized investment options range from a table sponsorship to Leadership Summit underwriting. See Investment Options (http://www.neli.net/sponsors_investment_options.php) for details, or contact N. Michelle Paige at 913.317.2888.
What time and attendance commitment is required for the honoree?
All Eagle Award winners must be present to receive the Eagle Award. Please carefully consider the scheduled dates of this program before submitting your nomination. Eagle Award winners must also attend NELI's Leadership Summit in collaboration with the Eagle Awards Gala. This program, including the Executive Leadership Exchange, Eagle Roundtable Forum, and Corporate Bound Academy occurs during the same timeframe as the Eagle Awards Gala.
What does the class project involve?
Each class of Eagle Award winners collaborates as a team to bring about a class project. The results of that project inspire compelling discussion or activity for the annual Eagle Roundtable Forum, as well as an in-depth article featured in CareerFOCUS Magazine. Each project is different, but all speak to leadership in a unique way that positively influences corporate, professional, and/or student leaders.
How often does the class meet?
NELI schedules two face-to-face meetings in which to plan the class project. The first is during the annual Leadership Summit following the Eagle Awards Gala - at which the project and class leadership is selected. The second is during the summer months. Additional meetings (typically, via conference call) are scheduled by the class on an as needed basis.
How does one become a member of NELI?
Most professionals join NELI by subscribing to CareerFOCUS Magazine™ - the Institute's programming and promotional partner. A subscription to FOCUS equals a general membership in NELI. Other membership categories include corporate membership (activated through a corporate partnership with NELI), college/university membership (those institutions that participate in NELI's Corporate Bound Academy™), and Eagle Roundtable membership (reserved for Eagle Award winners). All Eagle Award winners are automatically appointed to the Eagle Roundtable after accepting the Eagle Award.
Is NELI affiliated with any other organization?
No. NELI operates autonomously with support form corporate partners. Occasionally, the Institute will partner with other professional organizations in the presentation of smaller events.
How can I learn more about CareerFOCUS Magazine?
We invite you to visit www.careerfocusmagazine.com.
Where should we send our nomination?
If you complete the online nomination, you may submit it electronically once finished. If you are working from a hard copy nomination form and would prefer to mail your materials, please send to the following address.
National Eagle Leadership Institute
7300 W. 110th Street
7th Floor
Overland Park, KS 66210
913.317.2888 Phone
Additional questions? Please send us your question for a prompt response.
Download a PDF copy of the 2007 Eagle Award Nomination Form
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