CASE Europe Schools Engagement Award

The CASE Europe Schools Engagement Award recognises nominees that have led an innovative programme of external engagement with stakeholders such as staff, parents, former pupils and/or a teacher that has successfully and measurably enhanced relationships for a school and its community.

Nominations are open to:

• Leading advancement professionals of any discipline (e.g. marketing, fundraising, communications) working in a school (pre-school to under 18 institution) based in Europe 
• Institutional leaders (e.g. school head, governor, trustee) working in and representing a school based in Europe
• Volunteer leaders (e.g. parent, volunteer, committee member) working at a school based in Europe. 
• CASE member and non-member institutions.

Nomination criteria:

• Nominees must demonstrate leadership in the pursuit of a school's mission through engagement with stakeholders (e.g. with staff, parent community, former/current pupils, corporations, donors)
• They must provide measurable evidence of excellence, innovation and impact. Nominations are particularly sought by schools using advancement to enhance their mission, reputation and income
• They must demonstrate particular achievements in the past 12 months (calendar year 2012) but also show a track record of consistent and credible performance

How to nominate a volunteer for this award:

• Provide 500 words outlining the suitability of the nominee(s)
• Three supporting letters from the school's community

Please note that you can nominate yourself for this award by providing the same information as listed above.

Please email entries to Fiona Bouillon-Pichault at europe@case.org or call +44 (0)20 7448 9940 for further information.

2012 Winners: Simon Lerwill, development director, King Edward's School, Birmingham