Pioneers

Above all, Pioneers is dedicated to exceptional service. Because it’s so vital to our mission, we reward Pioneers units that make an extraordinary impact through community service, chapter management, community impact, and fundraising.
We also reward individual Pioneers who go above and beyond to spark change in their communities.

Pioneers Award Categories    1. Chapter of Excellence (overview and application)         Updated in 2009!     2. Community Impact (overview and application)          3. Excellence in Fundraising (overview and application)          New in 2009!          4. Project Excellence (overview and application)       a. Education       b. Life Enrichment       c. Health and Human Services       d. Environment       e. Military          5. Individual Pioneer Excellence (overview and application)          6. Vice President’s Award* - New in 2009!              7. Chairman’s Award*

*Note:  Units do not submit applications for the Vice President's Award or the Chairman’s Award.  Winners are chosen from the Project Excellence submissions. 

Questions regarding the awards program can be directed to your respective Awards Committee Member.

Awards Committee Members

Michelle Turner, AT&T Pioneers

Laura McAdam, AT&T Pioneers

Bev Cyca, Canadian Pioneers

Jan Webster, New Outlook Pioneers

Cheryl Daughtry, Qwest Pioneers

Jackie Gunn, Verizon/Telcordia Pioneers