Plate of Bounty Award
In 1999, the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) Conference Steering Committee instituted the Plate of Bounty Awards to acknowledge an individual who have made significant contributions to migrant and seasonal farm worker families. This year, the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA) would again like to invite the MSHS community to nominate deserving individuals who have made a difference in for MSHS programs, children and families.
Categories: The nomination categories are:
- Parents (current or former)
- Growers and food processors
- Community partners/supporters (migrant clinic staff, school artists, volunteers, vendors, etc.)
- Agency/Program staff and Board (CEOs, MSHS directors, Board members)
How to nominate individuals
Any individual who has made significant and outstanding contributions to MSHS is eligible to be nominated for the Plate of Bounty Award. In order to nominate an individual, the Nomination Form needs to be completed online and submitted by the deadline listed below.
Please explain in a clear and concise manner the reasons why this individual should receive the award including describing their contributions to the important work of serving migrant and seasonal farm worker children and families.
The person/agency that nominated the individual may also be asked to provide visual information on your candidate including video(s) or three to five pictures of the selected individual interacting with members of the migrant and seasonal farm worker community. This information may be used for a PowerPoint presentation at the award ceremony.
Nomination Deadline
The complete nomination form and required documentation must be received by NMSHSA management on or before December 20, 2024, 5 pm ET.
How to Submit a Nomination
Online
Preferably, complete the Nomination Form online. All required documentation can be uploaded and submitted online.
By Mail
If you need to mail any documentation, please use the following address:
National Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Association
611 Pennsylvania Ave SE | Suite 132
Washington, DC 20036
Questions
For more information, please complete the form contact us, selecting Award in the Category.