Q: Can I let my community know that our council nominated a program for the Schwartz Prize?
A: Yes, but we ask that you wait until September before promoting your nominated program. This gives the judges enough time to review and make their decision without the influence of social media or other promotional activities.
Q: How does the Federation promote nominees?
A: Once all nominations are received, the Federation may contact nominees to schedule an interview, obtain optional audio, additional images, or video related to the nominations to be used during the Awards Ceremony and for archival purposes.
Q: Will nomination packet information be made public?
A: Yes, nomination packets will be published and shared on the Federation website and photos and information will be used to promote the Schwartz Prize on social media and in other forms of communication unless the use of these assets is explicitly denied by the council. Please include proper photo citations, attributions, and permissions as required of the assets.
Q: Will the Federation notify the media of the winners?
A: The Federation will collaborate with the winners to issue a press release to their local media about these projects. Shortly after winners are announced at the Awards Ceremony, the winners’ Executive Director and communications office will be sent the Federation’s draft press release to review for accuracy. This press release draft will be based on facts and details provided in the Nomination Packet. Nominees will be contacted with more information regarding publicity.
Q: What is the Schwartz Prize hashtag?
A: We use #SchwartzPrize on social media. Please tag @humfed.