Media Awards FAQ

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

1. Who can make a nomination?

Answer:  Nominations are accepted from LLS staff, trustees, volunteers as well as other interested external parties. Nominations require an endorsement/approval of chapter Executive/Area Director and Regional Vice President.

2. Can nominations be made at any time?

Answer:  A call for Media Award nominations is made annually each June.

3. Can anyone be nominated?  Are there any exceptions?

Answer:  Nominees must meet specific award criteria. Certain circumstances may make an individual ineligible, these circumstances include: person has received an appearance or performance fee, or is a current employee of LLS. 

4. How many nominations can I make?

Answer:  LLS's Media Award Program is a win-win for LLS since in addition to acknowledging the involvement of the media, an award with our name and logo is displayed in the media outlet's lobby for visitors to see. This helps to increase the community's awareness of LLS. Therefore there is not a restriction as to the number of nominations. 

5. How will I know if my nomination is approved?

Answer:  Media Award recipients will be announced by August 1.

6. When will awards be received?

Answer:  Media Awards will be received by the chapters by third week of August.

7. When should awards be presented?

Answer: Chapters are asked to tie-in the presentation to Blood Cancer Awareness Month (September). Please do not plan any presentation prior to August 31.

8. How do I submit a nomination?

Answer:  Click SUBMIT A NOMINATION. 

Email any additional questions to Media-Awards@lls.org. 

To avoid disappointment those submitting nominations are asked to keep the nomination confidential and not share with the nominee.