We have many volunteers and unsung heroes who have served the Jain Society and community for years who never worried about recognition, but instead served out of love, duty and responsibility towards the community. We appreciate what they have done, and what they continue to do. Thus, they will not be forgotten and should be recognized as they truly represent our culture at its best.
Starting in 2016, the BOT and EC had decided on the addition of a “Significant Individual Lifetime Contribution Award" to a senior member in appreciation for their services and contribution to our society. The procedure, criteria and nomination form are listed below. This award will be given during our 25th Annual Fund-raising event on March 17th, 2018 at Suburban Center in Novi. The sponsor should complete a nomination form and email back to Dr. Suresh Shah at before February 25th.The selected candidates will be informed by e-mail before March 11th, 2018. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered.
For questions, please contact Chetan Koradia (BOT) / Jaimik Shah (EC) or Awards Committee co-chairs Suresh Shah/Hemant Shah
Note: Previous year’s remaining nominations will be re-considered so their nominations forms are not required again.
(Bhupendrabhai Shah was Recipient of this award at 2017 FRD Event)
Purpose:
The purpose of these guidelines is to describe the procedures for nomination and selection of members to “Significant individual contribution Award" and to provide some assistance for carrying out those procedures.
To be selected for above award, a candidate should be member of in good standing for fifteen years and demonstrated long-term, outstanding service to, and support of, the Society and its objectives; shall be sponsored, in writing, by at least one member / members or by candidate.
1. Contribution of time and/or personal financial resources for JSGD 2. Contribution of time and/or personal financial support for the community-at-large to fulfill the JSGD mission based upon a non-sectarian approach 3. Publishing articles, lecturing, and teaching Jain principles; and displaying unselfish devotion for the advancement of Jain Religion 4. Participation in interfaith activities 5. Good natured, honest, humble and showing high level of personal character and integrity. Practitioner of major tenets of Jain Religion. 6. Describe up to top 10 personal achievements (not related to his/her business or profession except as Volunteers e.g. a physician volunteering on a medical mission) 7. Contribution to Humanity Nationally and Internationally
Please see additional information in nomination form. The BOT / Awards Committee reserves the right to check the validity of accomplishment claims made.
Roles and Responsibilities:
BOT sends info and form VIA Jain Vani, website and by keeping forms at temple. All completed forms should be received by 2/25. Award should be give during March Fund raising event. BOT has appointed award team. • A point system will be used for evaluation of nominations based on answers provided on the Nomination Form for various selection criteria questions. Any category on the Nomination Form left blank will be treated as zero point. Hence, candidate needs to provide answers to all questions on the Nomination Form.
Any supporting document attached with the Nomination Form should be legible and should be less than 11 pages.
Nominee / Sponsor(s):
The Candidate / sponsor completes Nomination Form and send back to the BOT/Award team, E-mail to before Feb. 25th, 2018. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered. The selected candidates will be informed by e-mail before March 11th, 2018. For questions, please contact BOT Chair/co-chair Chetan Koradia /Kundanben Sata
Describe below how the nominee satisfies or excels in each of the following criteria for 10 years or longer service (please add space as necessary under each criteria to list all accomplishments that satisfy/excel that criteria).
1. Contribution of time and/or personal financial resources for JSGD.
2. Contribution of time and/or personal financial support for the community-at-large to fulfill the JSGD mission based upon a non-sectarian approach
3. Publishing articles, lecturing and/or teaching Jain principles, displaying unselfish devotion for the advancement of Jainism
4. Participation in interfaith activities
5. Good natured, honest, humble and showing high level of personal character and integrity. Practitioner of major tenets of Jainism
6. List up to top 10 personal achievements (not related to his/her business or profession except as Volunteers e.g. a physician volunteering on a medical mission)
7. Contribution to Humanity Nationally and Internationally
