Is your InVEST industry liaison the tops, worthy of praise and recognition? Then we want to remind you of an award that can benefit your InVEST industry liaison and your classroom. The Dach Award is bestowed upon InVEST industry liaisons dedicated to their InVEST students. To nominate your industry liaison, you must complete a Dach Award Application Form and submit the following:
An essay detailing why this liaison should receive the award to include
A description of your nominee’s involvement in the program (i.e. length of time, in what capacity, contributions including volunteer service, financial assistance, recruitment and training)
Your nominee’s accomplishments including number of students and classrooms served, any scholarships awarded to students, assistance with program development, and future goals set for the program
Advocacy on behalf of InVEST including conferences attended or meetings held, company/agency awareness campaigns and public relations, and any internships provided to students
Samples of any classroom materials and/or photos
- Letters of recommendation from additional individuals involved in the program.
The announcement of winner of the Dach Award will be during the IIABA Young Agents Leadership Institutes conference. The winner will have travel expenses paid to attend this event. 2012 Young Agent Leadership Institute is Sept 7-9 in Altanta, GA.
Entries are due April 13, 2012 and should be mailed to:
InVEST Dach Award
Attn: Jennifer Robinson
127 S. Peyton Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Questions concerning this award should be directed to Jennifer Robinson at
Jennifer.robinson@iiaba.net or 1.800.221.7917.