THE SCOTTISH COALITION USA (TSC) – TARTAN DAY AWARD
PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO RECOGNIZE AN EXCEPTIONAL SCOTTISH AMERICAN COMMUNITY LEADER – EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
GUIDELINES FOR AWARD BACKGROUND, PROCESS, AND CRITERIA.
BACKGROUND
The Scottish Coalition USA has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining a national platform for the Observance of Tartan Day in the USA – now observed in various ways from San Diego to Charlotte, to Washington DC and New York City.
Recognizing the efforts of those that help to sustain and grow the Scottish American Diaspora, TSC USA is increasing the nomination outreach this year. We are inviting leading Scottish American organizations, organizers of Games and Festivals, leading Clans, and individual National Tartan Day Coordinators (employing the TSC USA Members outreach) to provide a clear path in submitting their nominations.
TSC USA Member Organizations
- American-Scottish Foundation (ASF)
- Association of Scottish Games & Festivals (ASGF)
- Council of Scottish Clans and Associations (COSCA)
- The Living Legacy of Scotland
- Scottish-American Military Society (SAMS)
- Scottish Heritage USA (SHUSA)
NOMINATION PROCESS :
A communication is sent from TSC USA to leading Scottish American organizations, organizers of Games and Festivals, leading Clans, and individual National Tartan Day Coordinators, requesting their nominee. An organization or individual leading the National Tartan Day effort in their area may nominate ONE person per year to the TSC USA Selection Committee. TSC USA will use their existing network to send out call for nominations, with the expectation responses will be used to expand the network.
Nominations are to be submitted by email to thescottishcoalitionUSA@gmail.com
Or with a hard copy by mail to
The Scottish Coalition USA
864 Lexington Ave, 2nd Floor
New York NY 10065
Tel (929) 499-9025
NOMINATIONS TO BE RETURNED FEBRUARY 1ST
NOMINATION CRITERIA
- A citizen of the United States
- Male or Female
- Member in good standing of Nominating Organization or Individual of standing in the community
- Minimum of 10 years active involvement in project, or projects with nominating organization and others
SUBMISSION :
- Nominees Name
- Nominating Organization or Individual – Address, Phone, Email
- Letter outlining in 100 words or less why the Nominee should receive the Tartan Day Award.
- Letter to note Board approval for nomination by organization (if applicable)
- Submitted by President/designated representative of organization or nominating individual
Supporting Documents to include press, articles, examples of work undertaken by nominee. Letters of support from local leaders in the respective community may be included.
The Tartan Day Award is awarded annually, and will be awarded in Washington DC on or about April 6th in conjunction with the National Tartan Day Washington DC Reception in celebration of Tartan Day
The Awardee will be invited to attend the reception in Washington DC. accepting the award in person. Travel is at Awardees own expense. Committee will look to arrange one nights hotel for the awardee in Washington DC.
Recipient of the Tartan Day Award will be invited/asked to give remarks at the reception and agree to be noted as recipient of the prestigious award recognizing outstanding dedication to the Scottish American community.