How to Apply:

• Create one 2-minute video addressing the Gold Crown categories.
  • Videos over the time limit will be disqualified.
• Submit your video and 250 words per category through the awards submission link (available November 11) in each of the six Gold Crown categories: member engagement, community service, advocacy, health & wellness, member communications and professional development & leadership.

Eligibility:

• Programs/events must be conducted between January 1, 2025 and December 21, 2025.
• Programs/events must be organized by the ASDA chapter, not the school, including at auto enroll chapters where every student is an ASDA member.
• Chapter must be in compliance with ASDA’s chapter policies as stated in ASDA’s national bylaws.

Scoring Information for Awards:

• The Gold Grown ASDA chapter video counts for 30% and the report counts for 70%.
• Individual categories are awarded based on reports only.
• Member favorite is awarded based on video only.
• The Council on Membership will review submissions and determine 13 district finalists, the Gold Crown ASDA Chapter Award winner and the 6 individual Gold Crown Award winners.
• The ASDA membership will vote for one district finalist to be the member favorite based on the Gold Crown video.
• Individual Gold Crown Awards may not be awarded to the Gold Crown ASDA Chapter winner.

Timeline:

• November 11 – Submissions open.
• December 21 – Submissions close.
• January – Council on Membership reviews chapter reports and videos. The Council selects winners.
• January/February – Member Favorite Category ranking/bracket voting
• February/Annual Session – Individual chapter category winners, member favorite and the Gold Crown ASDA Chapter Award winner are announced at Annual Session. The Gold Crown ASDA Chapter Award winner video is shown during Annual Session. District finalists are posted on ASDA’s website.
• February/After Annual Session – Winners highlighted in ASDA publications.

Member Engagement and Value - Recognizes one outstanding chapter membership engagement event or chapter member benefit program aimed at increasing member engagement and value.

Community Service - Recognizes one outstanding chapter community service event that creates connections with our communities.

Advocacy - Recognizes one outstanding chapter advocacy event that educates and involves members in ASDA’s advocacy and legislative priorities.

Health & Wellness - Recognizes one outstanding chapter wellness event that educates members and involves members in ASDA’s Five Dimensions of Wellness.

Member Communications - Recognizes one outstanding chapter communication (such as an enewsletter, the chapter website, or chapter social media campaign) that keeps members informed about ASDA.

Professional Development & Leadership - Recognizes one outstanding chapter event that develops professional and leadership skills of chapter members.