Media Paraprofessional Award

The Media Paraprofessional Award recognizes the exemplary performance of a paraprofessional who directly supports the media profession either at the building or district level. Membership in SCASL is not required.

Purpose:

The Media Paraprofessional Award recognizes the exemplary performance of a paraprofessional who directly supports the media profession either at the building or district level.

Criteria:

The following information must be completed according to the directions provided below. Label all sections. Do no exceed space limitation indicated. Font size must be no less than 12. Do not use folders or binders. Extra materials will not be considered (i.e. photos, newspaper clippings).

A. Cover Sheet. Please include the following information:

1. Name of Nominee, Position of Nominee, Work address and telephone number of Nominee, Number of years at a current position.
2. Nominator's Name (must be a member of SCASL), Nominator's Position, Work address and telephone number of Nominator, Number of years at current position.

B. Write a statement or a tabular list of the nominee's outstanding and sustained contributions to the media profession emphasizing: (no more that two pages)

1. Responsibilities and work habits
2. Strengths and initiatives
3. Willingness to grow professionally
4. Interaction with supervisors and all types of media patrons
C. Include one or two letters of recommendation. One should be from the nominator or supervisor of the Nominee. The letter(s) should include evidence showing how the Nominee promotes a positive work environment, models professionalism, and supports the media program in his/her area. Letter(s) should be no more that two pages long.

Six copies of the completed nomination applications should be should be postmarked by than November 1, 2010 and mailed to Martha Taylor, SCASL Awards Committee Chairman, 1209 Stonehurst Drive, Anderson SC 29621

Applications will not be returned. Email or faxes will not be accepted.