The purpose of this award is to recognize the Section that, during the previous calendar year, has implemented innovative programs or activities that have helped the Section gain momentum and improve. This award should inspire other Sections to be creative in engaging their members and fostering community. Judges will prioritize submissions from newer Sections or those that have overcome struggles. This award is different from the Outstanding Section Award and should reflect accomplishments or initiatives that improve the ITE experience.
To qualify for the award, a Section must submit a narrative that is no longer than two pages with an additional page of photographs (no more than three pages), and can address (but is not limited to) activity in any of the following areas:
The narrative should cover specific improvements or special efforts that Section leadership has implemented that have resulted in positive change for the Section and its members. Examples could include, but are not limited to, efforts to engage public agencies, increased attendance at meetings, and specific outreach plans to younger members. This narrative should show off how applying good ideas is bringing your Section success.
NOTE: A Section cannot receive the Award in consecutive years. A Section cannot be recognized with the Section Momentum and Outstanding Section Awards in the same year
Sections should submit their entries as a PDF to their District Award Coordinator by March 1. Each District will then select one winning Section for entry in the International competition via https://ite-awards.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home by April 1. These deadlines allow judging to be complete in time for the award winner to be announced at the ITE Annual Meeting.
The Section winning the award will be recognized at the ITE Annual Meeting and Exposition and in ITE Journal.