For the NOMINATIONS you submit, our Selection Committee operates like this:

We would like to introduce you to the Senior Heroes Awards Selection Committee. These seven distinguished, long-time members of Clark County are First Citizens, Legislators, Veterans, Authors, Business Owners, Volunteers,
Directors or Members of Non-Profit Organizations.

Lynn Crawford
Gail Czech
Pat Jollota
Lin Melton
Betty Sue Morris
Marita Sempio
Larry Smith

How does the process work?

Nominations are received from community members who know someone who is deserving of one of the many Senior Heroes Awards. Once nominations are submitted, our Nominations Committee reviews and organizes to ensure nominations are categorized in the appropriate award category. Once the nominations period closes, our submissions are organized for review and voting by our prestigious panel of judges. Our judges review the submissions and take
the following into consideration:

1. Achievements
2. Senior Community Contributions
3. Unpaid Contributions (Volunteer time)
4. Overall Community Impact
5. Duration of Service
6. Role Model

After reviewing the submissions, the questions asked, and considering the above criteria, judges are asked to rate the submissions based on a scale of 1-5.
1 = lowest (doesn't hit most of the criteria)
5 = highest (meets all of the criteria)

They carefully review, with unbiased opinions, every nomination that comes to them and assess how the information received from the nominee meets the criteria for each award. Once they determine their scores, these numbers are
sent back to the Nominations Committee and tallied to determine our Senior Award Winner!

This is why it is so important to provide detailed examples of the individuals and organizations you nominate in order for them to choose each awardee fairly.

A PDF Version of the Nomination form can be found here.

For the SCHOLARSHIP applications you submit, our Selection Committee operateslike this:

We would like to introduce you to the SeniorHeroes Awards Selection Committee. These seven distinguished, long-time membersof Clark County are First Citizens, Legislators, Veterans, Authors, BusinessOwners, Directors or Members of Non-Profit Organizations and Volunteers.

Lynn Crawford
Gail Czech
Pat Jollota
Lin Melton
Betty Sue Morris
Marita Sempio
Larry Smith

How does the process work: Scholarship videos are received from community members whowish to advance their careers in the Senior Healthcare Industry and are looking for a way to help cover the cost of their education. Our judges watch each video and take the following into consideration:

1. Content Relevance: Assess how well the video addresses the applicant's goals and aspirations for career advancement in healthcare. Does the content align with the objectives of the SHA scholarship?

2. Clarity of Communication: Evaluate theability of the applicant to effectively convey their ideas, experiences, and motivations in a clear and concise manner. Is the message easy to understand?

3. Passion and Enthusiasm: Gauge the level of passion and enthusiasm displayed by the applicant regarding their chosen field of healthcare. Look for genuine excitement and dedication to advancing their career. Look for their passion working with Seniors.

4. Impact and Significance: Consider the potential impact the scholarship could have on the applicant's career progression and the broader healthcare field. Look for how the scholarship aligns with the applicant's goals and how it can contribute to the improvement of healthcare services.

5. Supporting Evidence: Evaluate the applicant's ability to provide relevant supporting evidence, such as academic achievements, professional accomplishments, or community involvement, that demonstrate their commitment to healthcare and career advancement.

6. Authenticity and Sincerity: Determine the authenticity and sincerity of the applicant's message. Look for genuine expressions of their experiences, challenges, and aspirations. Avoid favoring videos that seem overly rehearsed or insincere.

6. Overall Presentation: Assess their ability to maintain engagement throughout the video.

After reviewing the submissions and considering the above criteria, judges are asked to rate the submissions based on a scaleof 1-5.

1 = lowest (doesn't hit most of the criteria)
5 = highest (meets all of the criteria)

Once the votes are in, the Selection Committee tallies up the totals and determines who is our lucky winner of the Scholarship.