Touchstone Energy Award Criteria

Judging will be based on the criteria listed below. Please consider each item as you fill out the application. Respond with specific examples and attach additional pages, other documents and/or photographs as necessary. Application must be submitted no later than 4:30 pm on November 1, 2024, to be considered by the judges. Please send any questions to Chris Myers at [email protected].

Objectives

What is the focus of this organization’s efforts? (i.e. youth, community, economic development, environment, disaster relief, etc.)

Impact & Value

How has the organization helped to build a stronger community? What specific goals have been achieved? How have programs/services been improved? What percentage of people within the co-op service territory was impacted?

Scope

Who has benefited from the efforts of this organization? Consider how wide-ranging the efforts have been. How many people have been impacted? Has the organization collaborated with others? Is the project/organization multi-community?

Leadership

How has the organization demonstrated outstanding leadership? Has the leadership inspired or trained others? What barriers or obstacles have been overcome to achieve goals? How have the people being served been involved in the programs or projects?

Use of Resources

How has the organization used resources wisely? What means have been used to pull in resources? Have any money-saving innovations been implemented? Any resources leveraged due to a combined effort?

Outreach

How long has this organization been a positive influence in the community? How have the organization’s efforts been communicated to the public? What innovative ways have been used to publicize projects or programs to the audience? How has the organization been recognized by the community?Your Content Goes Here

The deadline for entries has passed. Thank you for your interest.