Harman Award
Honor an individual or family, corporation, foundation, or organization with a proven record of exceptional generosity through direct financial support or volunteer effort.
The Harman Award is named in honor of Janet Harman, a long-term supporter of the Society and worked over 30 years side by side with Alan Breslau and others to assure that the programs and services of the Society are available to those impacted by a burn injury. This award honors Janet's service to Phoenix Society as an example for those who step up to philanthropic leadership roles.
Purpose
Recognize an individual, family, corporation, organization or foundation, who displays examples of Philanthropic Leadership. Awardees have demonstrated outstanding volunteer and charitable responsibility and generosity that encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles within the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors so the Society can further its mission of supporting and empowering anyone impacted by a burn injury.
Selection Process
The Phoenix Society Board of Directors will annually nominate and select a recipient for the Harman Award. The Board of Directors will consider the criteria below in judging candidates:
Evidence of direct gift support, description of impact of gift support
Evidence of recruitment, encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles within the Society
Evidence of philanthropic support of innovative approaches to solving problems
Description of time, effort and financial commitment
Description of fundraising goals achieved by his/her effort
Recognition
Recipient of the Harman Award will be honored during Phoenix World Burn Congress and will be featured on the Phoenix Society's website, social media, and Burn Support Magazine.
