How are awards and achievements obtained?
Awards and achievements are available to everyone regardless of membership. This means that if you are a driver and a client asks, «How can I thank you?» you can suggest, «You can thank me for entering me into the Excellence in NEMT Awards.» If you or your company is a member, the nomination fee for the person nominating you will only be $4.99, and you can provide them with a special members-only QR code. However, if you are a non-member, simply ask them to visit the website and click the link that says, «I want to thank my driver.» The admission fee for non-members is $9.99.
First Level of Success: Nomination Certificate
Every time a driver receives a nomination, they will be sent a certificate of achievement immediately, indicating that they have been nominated for outstanding service. This certificate can be viewed here.
Second Level of Success: Driver of the Month
For every 5 nominations you receive, you will automatically be awarded a Driver of the Month certificate. This certificate can be viewed here.
Third Level of Success: Driver of the Quarter
For every 15 nominations you receive, you will automatically receive a keychain along with a Driver of the Quarter certificate. This can be viewed here.
4th Level of Success: Driver of the Year
For every driver that has been nominated, they will automatically be entered into the Driver of the Year competition, where we will choose the recipient of the Christopher Buell Spirit of Service Trophy. This certificate can be viewed here.
While not foolproof, charging a nominal fee for nominations significantly contributes to maintaining genuine and fair competition. Without a cost, the system could be easily manipulated. The fee, equivalent to the price of a large cup of coffee for members, adds a layer of authenticity. Additionally, consider this: when you seek to raise or aim to gain the trust of prospective clients, highlighting achievements recognized by an independent non-emergency association, where individuals had to invest in nominating, enhances your credibility and the prestige of the awards.
Answer: While self-nominations are not regularly accepted, we understand that clients may wish to express their gratitude directly. In such cases, if an elderly client wants to nominate you for an award who will obviously not know what a QR code is, you can collect the statement from them and enter the information on their behalf. To maintain the authenticity of the process, we kindly request contact information for verification purposes. This approach ensures that nominations primarily come from external sources, aligning with the spirit of recognition for outstanding service within the industry.
To spread the word about your nomination, share it with friends, family, and on your social media. Encourage them to visit our website, where they can use the special QR code for discounted nominations. Keep an eye out for fun T-shirts, as we’ll be providing them to help you promote and garner support.
Winners are notified through email, so it’s crucial to provide accurate contact information. For members, we often have their details on file, allowing for immediate notification. We’ll also make an effort to inform the company of the nomination. Please be aware that our ability to notify promptly depends on the quality of the information we receive.
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