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Cooperate for Community - Nomination Form

Do you know someone who is working for more sustainable food in our community, while exemplifying an outstanding spirit of cooperation along the way?

July 30, 2007 through Sept. 14, 2007, the Twin Cities Natural Food Co-ops (City Center Market, Eastside Food Co-op, Just Food Co-op, Lakewinds Natural Food, Linden Hills Co-op, Mississippi Market, North Country Co-op, River Market Community Co-op, St. Peter Food Co-op, Seward Co-op Grocery & Deli, Valley Natural Foods and Wedge Community Co-op) are excited to join co-ops nationwide to host the first-ever "Cooperate for Community!" contest to honor local community members who deserve recognition.

It could be anyone - a neighbor who started an organic garden for kids, a local farmer, or a parent who lobbied for school lunches made with local ingredients. Organizations are also eligible to be nominated.

One finalist and winner from the Twin Cities and neighboring areas will be announced on or around Sept. 24, 2007. The winner will receive a $400 Co-op Advantage gift card; the two finalists will receive $100 gift cards.

The winner will automatically advance to a national contest, sponsored by National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), of which the Twin Cities natural food co-ops belong, and Frontier Natural Products Co-op, a wholesale cooperative specializing in natural and organic products, for a chance to win $7,500 toward the non-profit of his or her choice. Two national finalists also will receive $2,500 for their favorite non-profit. National finalists and winners will be announced on or around Oct. 8, 2007.

Please complete the nomination form below

Questions? Call your co-op's Marketing or Member Services representative. Or, call Kim Kusnier at 651.379.1480, ext. 19.

PLEASE NOTE: Entries will not be returned. Entries exceeding the 500-word count, missing requested information, or arriving after Friday, Sept. 14, 2007 will be disqualified. Entrants must pay postage for mailed submissions. See official rules for more information.

Form

Who Are You Nominating?

Individual Name
Organization
Street Address
City
State
Home/Cell #
Work #
Email
Website

Tell us about yourself

Individual Name
Organization
Street Address
City
State
Home/Cell #
Work #
Email
Website
Are you a member of a co-op? If so, which one?

How did you find out about the contest? (Check one)

At the co-op Co-op Newsletter Co-op Website Newspaper Radio Friend Other

Please tell us about your nominee's accomplishments

In what town did your nominee's accomplishment take place?

When did your nominee's accomplishment occur? (Check one)

In the past year (January 2007 - present) Prior to January 2007 Accomplishments are ongoing Has your nominee's story been featured in the media?
Yes No If so please list the name of the newspaper, magazine, TV station, radio station or other source.

In 500 words or less, please tell us why your nominee deserves recognition. Consider these questions:

• Why does your nominee deserve the Cooperate for Community award?
• What did he/she do to advance sustainable food in our community?
• While advancing sustainable food, how did he/she cooperate with others in an exemplary way?
• If you are nominating this person for something he/she did while on-the-job, explain how your nominee's actions went beyond his/her job description.
• What do you think is most inspiring about your nominee's work?
• Is there anything else we should know about your nominee that will help us evaluate his/her contribution?

Acknowledgement

I have read and understand the contest rules.

Yes Date

Thank you for your nomination!