Best Practices Awards

Winners of our awards are announced at the annual conference in November. Each best practice award includes a plaque, financial reward, and recognition on our website and in a e-newsletter.

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2015 Best Practice Award Winner: Volunteer/Camper Hospitality
2015 Best Practice Award Winner: Volunteer/Camper Hospitality

Raise the Roof Project was the recipient. One of their volunteers nominated them and co-director Jan Bailey elaborated for us, “At Raise the Roof Project campers and their leaders are vital to the projects. We have no paid staff except for our summer college interns who are paid a... Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2015


2015 Best Practice Award Winner: Innovative Home Repair Methods
2015 Best Practice Award Winner: Innovative Home Repair Methods

Appalachia Service Project was the recipient. ASP volunteers nominated them for the award. Dennis Burley, ASP’s Home Repair Coordinator, accepted the award. “We focus on energy efficiency, with the goal of reducing costs for the homeowner,” he explained. One system the... Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2015


2015 Best Practice Award Winner: Management Excellence
2015 Best Practice Award Winner: Management Excellence

Sierra Service Project was the recipient. Megan Walsh, SSP’s Program Director, accepted the award and explained that their five-person central staff is involved in a variety of courses and meet-up groups through the local Nonprofit Resource Center. SSP pays for these courses and covers a... Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2015


2014 Best Practice Award Winner: Volunteer/Camper Hospitality
2014 Best Practice Award Winner: Volunteer/Camper Hospitality

Rippling Hope was the recipient. Their nomination said, “Rippling Hope is all about hospitality. Carl and Robin Zerweck, along with their volunteers and interns, help to make every volunteer experience top notch. Food is made by Robin every day, showing the importance of nourishing the... Continue Reading

Date posted12/14/2014


2014 Best Practice Award Winner: Innovative Home Repair Methods
2014 Best Practice Award Winner: Innovative Home Repair Methods

Sierra Service Project was the recipient for providing tool training for youth. A former SSP employee who nominated them said, “Sierra Service Project has been innovative in incorporating hands-on tool training to youth volunteers." Since the age range of volunteers varies greatly,... Continue Reading

Date posted12/14/2014


2014 Best Practice Award Winner: Management Excellence
2014 Best Practice Award Winner: Management Excellence

Reach Mission Trips (formerly Reach Work Camps) was the recipient. One of their nominations said, “I worked for Reach and it was the most life-changing experience ever. I received so much guidance and encouragement from the staff.” Another nomination said, “The summer staff... Continue Reading

Date posted12/14/2014


2014 Best Practice Award Winner: Electronic Marketing
2014 Best Practice Award Winner: Electronic Marketing

ReWiGo Ministries was the recipient. Their nomination said, “ReWiGo, through their partnership with Engenius, produces consistent content using e-mail marketing to engage with supporters and maintains a top-notch responsive website to quickly and easily convey its mission." ReWiGo also... Continue Reading

Date posted12/14/2014