Of The Month (OTM's)
FAQ's
How do I nominate someone?
Nominations should be submitted through the ARH website
What should I write about?
Write about what the nominee did during the month of nomination that made him/her so great. What did he/she do that was out of the ordinary or above and beyond? For programs, tell us why it was outstanding and important to your campus. Be detailed and specific.
How long does an OTM need to be?
In order to get your point across, your nomination should be at least 1 page or more. With anything less, the judges won’t be able to get a feel for the greatness of your nominee!
Who decides who wins?
On the ISU campus, the ARH executive board decides who wins for the month
At the state level, the IRHA Membership Vice-President decides which OTMs will be voted on (submissions to the wrong category, and ones that do not meet the minimum word requirement are thrown out). Voting members of the executive board then select the winners.
At the regional level, the GLACURH OTM selection committee, comprise of students from around the region will select the winners
At the national level, the NACURH executive board selects the winners
How will winners be notified?
When voting has been completed, a list of winners will be sent out over the IRHA list-serve. Certificates for each winner will be given to the school’s NCC/ICC. Each student/program nominated will receive a nomination certificate from the ARH as well
Will I get IRHA points?
Your school will earn 10 IRHA points for each OTM submitted, and 20 for each that wins!
A few hints for writing a good OTM:
Keep in mind that these nominations may become a resource and a guide for leaders on other campuses so be detailed!
Define all acronyms.
Only include month specific information.
Make sure your nomination will make sense to a person who is not involved nor attends ISU
