Rules & Judging Criteria
A distinguished panel of judges - comprised of community leaders, philanthropists, past Honorees and nonprofit professionals - will evaluate submissions. Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Clearly meet(s) award category requirements in which they have been nominated
- Demonstrates a proven commitment to philanthropy through personal involvement
- Evidence of direct personal support, including the financial impact and/or volunteer contributions
- Evidence of dedication, innovation, creativity and vision
- Extraordinary achievement, accomplishment or benefit to the community
- Inspiring and motivating others to act charitably
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Honorees must clearly demonstrate a long-term (10 years or more) involvement with one or more Orange County organizations. National and/or international philanthropic involvements will be appropriately considered, but will not substitute for local involvement. Lifetime Achievement Awards are made at the discretion of the judging panel and may not be awarded every year.
All Awards:
Describe the candidate's philanthropic leadership or performance that merits the award. It is helpful to describe examples of activities and anecdotes that illustrate the effect the candidate's service has had on the Orange County, national and/or international communities.
Thank you for your interest. Submissions are now closed.
For more information, email the AFPOC Office or call (949) 436-2939.
All materials become the property of AFPOC and may be utilized at the organization's discretion. No materials will be returned to you. Posthumous nominations will not be accepted.
