The 2000 Dorothy MULLEN ARTS & HUMANITIES Awards.

Sponsored By S&S Worldwide

Dorothy G. (Dotti) Mullen was a pioneer in the field of recreation and parks and its many diversified applications. She had several interests and pursued each with vigor and enthusiasm.

Among Dotti's pursuits was the establishment of a program to recognize excellence in Arts and Humanities programs throughout recreation and leisure. Thus, the Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Awards Program.

This program selects national winners from five population classes. The addition of the fifth class in 1992 marks the popularity of arts and humanities programs across the country.

The awards program not only rewards those who demonstrate excellence in art and humanities, but inspires others who may be interested in developing programs in their own area. The sharing of successful programming ideas is accomplished through the awards program.

It is our pleasure to share with you the spirit of Dorothy Mullen through this awards program.

2000 NRPA National Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Awards Program

The 2000 NRPA National Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Awards program no longer requires that an entry win at one of NRPA's eight (8) regional levels. To enter the 2000 NRPA Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Awards Program send your entries to NRPA Headquarters post-marked by June 1, 2000.

In addition, there will now be two (2) first place winners for each of the five (5)judging classes (I-V), as long as there are two entries which meet the criteria as judged by the judging panel. As always, there is no charge for entering the competition.

Once again, NRPA is proud to have S&S Worldwide sponsor the 2000 NRPA Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Awards Program.

If you have any questions or need further information please contact the NRPA Marketing and Communications Department at 703-858-0784.

GUIDELINES 

The Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Awards Program exists to honor the most innovative and effective arts and humanities programs across the nation. Through the national awards, recognition is given to both the importance of arts and humanities programs and to the leisure service agencies that provide them.

THE AWARD PRESENTATION

The outstanding programs in each of the five population categories will be honored at the National Recreation and Park Association's Annual Congress for Recreation and Parks.

ELIGIBILITY

1. The Dorothy Mullen National Arts and Humanities Awards Program is open to all NRPA agencies and NRPA members.

2. The specific program nominated for award consideration must have been conducted during the year immediately proceeding the year of the award.

3. Entries must be made on the official NRPA National Entry Form, that is attached to the right.

AWARD ENTRY DEADLINE

1. All entries must be received at NRPA Headquarters post-marked by June 1, 2000.

Entries should be sent to: Dorothy Mullen National Awards Program National Recreation and Park Association 22377 Belmont Ridge Road Ashburn, Virginia 20148

JUDGING

1. Entries will be classified according to the population which the program serves as follows:

Class 1200,000 and above

Class II 75,000 - 199,999

Class III 25,000 - 74,999

Class IV 10,000 - 24,999

Class V 10,000 and below

2. Entries will be judged on the basis of content, innovation, contribution to the community served, to the expansion of interest in the arts and humanities, etc. The official entry form indicates the weight which will be given to each of the factors in judging.

3. The national winners will be recognized at a ceremony during NRPA's Annual Congress for Recreation and Parks.

WHERE FOR ART THOU?

Where are all the good arts programs?

You tell us.

APPLY FOR THE DOROTHY MULLEN ARTS AND HUMANITIES AWARDS

Sponsored by S&S WORLDWIDE

DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2000

DOROTHY MULLEN NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES AWARDS

NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION

OFFICIAL NATIONAL APPLICATION FORM

I. General Information and Qualifications

A. Population of County, City, Jurisdiction served by program:

Class:

(Class I 200,000 and over; Class II 75,000 - 199,999; Class III 25,000 - 74,999; Class IV 10,000 - 24,999; Class V 10,000 and under)

B. Leisure Service Agency and Director:

Agency

Director

Address

City, State, Zip

Phone:( )

NRPA agency membership number

II. Program Information:

A. Title of program to be judged:

B. Person in charge of program:

Name

Address:

City, State, Zip

Phone: ( )

C. Specifics (Worth 10% of total points judged.)

1. Operating budget for total agency:

2. Operating budget for the arts program:

Operations budget for specific program nominated (This includes all direct and indirect costs.)

3. Was grant funding used?

What was the source of the grant?

What percentage of total budget was the grant?

4. How has this program stimulated the economy in terms of benefits to the community served?

5. Number of staff:

Number of Volunteers:

Number of Participants:

6. Is this program part of an established, continuing program or series of programs?

If not, explain (Seasonal? One-time event? etc.)

III. Attachments:

Please attach the following items as described below. These attachments should be limited to a total of three typed pages. Judges will not read beyond three typed pages.

Please make sure that background information is program specific and self-sufficient.

Part A: Brief description of the overall Arts and Humanities program to be judged. Include the variety of activities offered; cross section of population served, length/duration of the program. Demonstrate the relation of this Arts and Humanities program in relation to the overall program. (Worth 10% of all total points scored)

Part B: Nature of the individual program to be judged. Include the reason why the program was established; interagency cooperation, if any; what community needs does the program fulfill; include and public/private partnerships? Is the planning process for the program unique to the agency? (Worth 60% of total points scored)

Part C: What has the specific program done to expand the interest in the arts and humanities? What are the future plans? What effort has been exerted to broaden the scope? (Worth 20% of total points scored)

Part D: (Optional) A seven minute video tape (VHS format only) may be included to enhance the judges understanding of the program, but not required.

This nomination form was submitted by:

(Print Name)

(Signature)

(Position)

Address:

City, State, Zip

Phone: ( )

Email:

Date Submitted:

Send To: Dorothy Mullen National Awards Program, NRPA 22377 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, Virginia 20148-4501 at headquarters is June 1, 2000)

(Deadline for forms and any/all supporting material