The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a NESEA Member who has made a significant contribution to the organization.

Eligibility

Nominee must be a living NESEA Member (including unsung heroes, staff, volunteers, visionaries).

Selection Criteria

• Nominee has made a significant contribution of time and service to NESEA and its mission over a period of time.
• Nominee has exhibited a range of contributions and character of service (including leadership and volunteerism), and in so doing reveals that range as an example to the community.

Goals of this Award

This award

• Acknowledges the diversity of the community.
• Acknowledges the legacy of service to the community.
• Encourages continued service in the role of organizational elder and steward of the community’s institutional memory.
• Provides a ritual of recognition celebrating the caliber and character of those whose service is exemplary.
• Maintains a record of that service over time.

Presentation

The award is presented during NESEA Night at the BuildingEnergy Boston conference.

Nominations

The call for nominations is announced in January.
 

Questions?: Contact Katie Schendel, kschendel@nesea.org.