Charles Kulp, Jr. Memorial Judging Form Charles Kulp, Jr. Memorial Judging FormThe Charles Kulp, Jr. Memorial Award recognizes exceptional local presidents who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to the success of their local organization. This award honors presidents who effectively guide their chapter through growth, sustainability, and meaningful impact while exemplifying the mission, vision, and values of JCI. Judges should evaluate nominees based on strategic leadership, organizational performance, membership growth, impact on the local organization, engagement beyond the chapter, and exemplification of JCI values, as outlined in the JCI USA Awards Manual.Judges Name(Required) First Last ChapterState(Required)Nominee Name(Required)Rating Scale (for all statements)Please choose a number 1-5 for all statements. 1 = Strongly Disagree \ 5 =Strongly AgreeAREA 1: STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & PRESIDENTIAL EFFECTIVENESSRate your agreement with each statement.The nominee provided a clear vision and strategic direction for the local organization.(Required)The nominee effectively led the chapter through planning, execution, and evaluation of goals.(Required)The nominee demonstrated strong decision-making and accountability as Local President.(Required)The nominee effectively balanced leadership, delegation, and oversight.(Required)AREA 2: MEMBERSHIP GROWTH & ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTHRate your agreement with each statement.The nominee demonstrated intentional strategies to grow and/or retain membership.(Required)Membership initiatives aligned with the chapter’s goals and capacity.(Required)The nominee supported the chapter’s financial stability and sustainability.(Required)The chapter showed overall organizational health under the nominee’s leadership.(Required)AREA 3: IMPACT ON THE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONRate your agreement with each statement.The nominee’s leadership had a clear and positive impact on the local organization.(Required)The chapter achieved meaningful results in programming, growth, or development.(Required)The nominee supported strong board performance and team collaboration.(Required)The nominee’s leadership contributed to long-term organizational success.(Required)AREA 4: ENGAGEMENT & REPRESENTATIONRate your agreement with each statement.The nominee actively engaged with state-level JCI activities and leadership.(Required)The nominee represented their chapter positively within the state or national organization.(Required)The nominee encouraged chapter participation beyond the local level.(Required)The nominee exemplified JCI values through their leadership and conduct.(Required)AREA 5: EXEMPLIFICATION OF JCI VALUESRate your agreement with each statement.The nominee exemplified JCI values through their actions within the organization.(Required)The nominee demonstrated ethical, professional, and enterprising leadership.(Required)The nominee’s actions aligned with the JCI mission and vision.(Required)The nominee served as a positive role model within and beyond the organization.(Required)AREA 6: OVERALL ASSESSMENTRate your agreement with each statement.Overall, this nominee represents an outstanding Local President deserving of national recognition.(Required)The nominee’s leadership performance exceeded expectations for a local president.(Required)This nomination is competitive at a national level.(Required)I would strongly recommend this nominee for recognition in this category.(Required)REQUIRED JUDGE FEEDBACKStrengths(Required)What were the nominee’s greatest strengths as a Local President? Opportunities for Growth(Required)What areas could the nominee continue to develop or strengthen?Overall Comments(Required)Judges Attestation(Required)I reviewed this submission in full. I evaluated this project/program fairly and objectively. I applied the scoring criteria consistently and without bias. I attest that the above statements are true.
