The SAVMA award nomination workshop is designed to help Volunteer Engagement Professionals, nonprofit leaders, and community partners create stronger, more competitive nominations for the 2026 SAVMA Awards. Led by three-year SAVMA Awards Nomination Chair Jill LaBrie, this virtual session will provide practical guidance on the nomination process, selection panel expectations, and strategies for crafting compelling submissions that highlight measurable impact and leadership.

Participants will gain insight into how to clearly communicate impact, demonstrate leadership, and align nomination materials with award criteria. Whether you are nominating an outstanding volunteer, a Volunteer Engagement Professional, a nonprofit organization, or a community partner, this session will help you prepare a more compelling and competitive submission.

The workshop will also provide a behind-the-scenes look at how nominations are reviewed and evaluated by selection panels. Attendees will leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply before the nomination deadline.

What You Will Learn at the SAVMA Award Nomination Workshop

• How the SAVMA Awards nomination and review process works
• What selection panels look for in successful nominations
• Common nomination mistakes that may reduce scoring or disqualify submissions
• Tips for writing clear, evidence-based narratives
• Strategies for highlighting measurable impact and leadership
• Ways to strengthen supporting materials and references

Workshop Details

Virtual Program: Creating a Winning Nomination
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 3:30–5:00 PM

This workshop supports SAVMA’s commitment to strengthening professional development opportunities and elevating excellence in volunteer engagement across Southern Arizona. Through programs like this, SAVMA continues to promote high standards in volunteer management while recognizing the individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in the community. The SAVMA award nomination workshop is ideal for anyone preparing a nomination for the 2026 SAVMA Awards or supporting colleagues through the nomination process.

Registration information is available at:
SAVMA.org