Visionary Judging Form JCI USA Visionary Award Judging FormThe Visionary Award recognizes a local chapter that demonstrated exceptional innovation, adaptability, and creativity in response to adversity or changing circumstances. This award honors chapters that pivoted their programming, engagement strategies, or operations in meaningful ways while continuing to advance the JCI mission, vision, and values. The award reflects the visionary spirit of JCI founder Henry Giessenbier—embracing challenge as opportunity. Judges should evaluate submissions based on innovation and agility, responsiveness to adversity, leadership and decision-making, impact on members and community, and alignment with JCI values, as outlined in the JCI USA Awards Manual.Judges Name(Required) First Last ChapterState(Required)Rating Scale (for all statements)Please choose a number 1-5 for all statements. 1 = Strongly Disagree \ 5 =Strongly AgreeAREA 1: INNOVATION & CREATIVITYRate your agreement with each statement.The chapter demonstrated creative and innovative thinking in response to adversity.(Required)The chapter developed new ideas, programs, or approaches rather than relying solely on traditional methods.(Required)Innovation efforts were intentional and aligned with the chapter’s goals.(Required)The chapter showed willingness to take thoughtful risks to move forward.(Required)AREA 2: ADAPTABILITY & RESPONSE TO ADVERSITYRate your agreement with each statement.The chapter effectively adapted its programming or operations in response to challenges.(Required)Leadership responded to adversity with flexibility and resilience.(Required)The chapter demonstrated problem-solving skills under difficult circumstances.(Required)Adaptations made by the chapter were appropriate and effective for the situation faced.(Required)AREA 3: LEADERSHIP & DECISION-MAKINGRate your agreement with each statement.Chapter leadership demonstrated clear direction during periods of change or adversity.(Required)Decisions made by leadership were timely and well-considered.(Required)Leadership empowered members to contribute to innovative solutions.(Required)Leadership actions supported continuity and forward momentum.(Required)AREA 4: IMPACT ON MEMBERS & COMMUNITYRate your agreement with each statement.The chapter’s innovations positively impacted member engagement or morale.(Required)The chapter’s actions resulted in meaningful outcomes for the local community.(Required)Innovative efforts strengthened the chapter’s relevance or visibility.(Required)The chapter’s response to adversity resulted in lasting or transferable improvements.(Required)AREA 5: ALIGNMENT WITH JCI MISSION & VALUESRate your agreement with each statement.The chapter’s actions aligned clearly with the JCI mission and vision.(Required)Innovation efforts reflected the principles of enterprising leadership.(Required)The chapter demonstrated commitment to creating positive change despite challenges.(Required)The chapter exemplified the visionary spirit of JCI through its response to adversity.(Required)AREA 6: OVERALL ASSESSMENTRate your agreement with each statement.Overall, this chapter represents an outstanding example of innovation and adaptability deserving of recognition.(Required)The chapter’s response to adversity exceeded expectations for a local organization.(Required)This submission is competitive at a national level for the Visionary Award.(Required)I would strongly recommend this chapter for recognition in this category.(Required)REQUIRED JUDGE FEEDBACKStrengths(Required)What stood out most about this chapter’s innovation or response to adversity? Opportunities for Growth(Required)What lessons or improvements could strengthen future innovation efforts?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.
