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Season Award Evidence and Wording

Recognition should say what the adults can actually support.

Fifteen minutes for one practical decisionFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to Describe a Season Award With Evidence Instead of Guessing a Child’s Character.

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Hypothetical example: staff checks a service award against recorded setup duties and removes an unsupported always claim from the announcement.

01Name what this award actually recognizes

State the award’s actual criterion.

02Use observations that match the criterion

Record observations that support the criterion.

03Write for the child and the actual audience

Choose appropriate wording for the permitted audience.

04Check the decision before the ceremony

Verify the description with responsible staff.

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