Selection Process

Winners will be selected after a three-stage judging process, including two stages of written applications and a site visit.  The Awards Selection Committee is an all-volunteer expert group selected by the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York (NPCC), the New York Regional Association of Grantmakers (NYRAG) and the New York Times Community Affairs Department.  No NPCC, NYRAG or New York Times Community Affairs Department employees serve on the Selection Committee; however, these organizations administer and facilitate the Awards selection process. All information submitted for consideration remains confidential to Selection Committee members and staff administering the Awards.
 
After the Selection Committee reviews all Part One applications, the pool will be reduced to a maximum of 10 semi-finalists for consideration.  The 10 semi-finalists will be asked to complete the Part Two application.  You will be notified whether or not you qualify for Part Two of the competition by Friday, February 13, 2009.
 
Winning organizations are required to participate in the awards presentation and Best Practices Workshop featuring management strengths, ideas and strategies identified through the selection process scheduled for June 18, 2009, as well as follow-up workshops.
 
Applicants may request follow-up feedback on their applications, including summaries of Selection Committee comments and rankings, by contacting Awards program staff at NPCC.  Contact information and instructions will be included in your notification email on February 13th.