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Norma Moore
​Award of Distinction

Nominations are due by February 28, 2023!
See form below

​CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022 RECIPIENTS:
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Beverly Bruening
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Alta Paranto
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Cydney Wentsel
​CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PREVIOUS YEARS' RECIPIENTS:
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2017 Recipient: Eve Sclawy
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2016 Recipient: Lori Jo Whitehaus
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2015 Recipient: Ida Bilodeau

Statement of Purpose:
PictureNorma J. Moore
The Norma Moore Award of Distinction was established in 2012 by the Regional Management Team of the Atlantic Bay Mountain Region 19 of Sweet Adelines International, to acknowledge significant accomplishments and/or outstanding service by members of the region.

The award was established in honor of and bears the name of Norma Moore, a long-time member of Region 19.  Norma Moore has had an exemplary career in Sweet Adelines.

Among her many accomplishments:
  • International President 1973-1974
  • International Vice-President 1972-1973
  • International Board of Directors 1967-1978
  • Convention Director
  • Chairman of the Education Committee
  • Joined the Dundalk Chorus (Region 14) 1959
  • Regent, Region 14, 1965-1967
  • Regional Quartet Champion, Region 19, Four Quarters, 1974
  • While serving on International Board, boundary changes were instituted which resulted in the formation of Region 19 (from Regions 14 & 15), Chapter-at-large became an option, the first European chapter was chartered and the first International contest was held in 1975.

​Norma has mentored countless leaders in our organization as well as serving as a role model for those of us who follow in her footsteps.  It is well that we honor the work that our forebearers have done to develop and grow our organization and appropriate to acknowledge and honor those whose achievements and service continue to keep our region strong, vibrant and successful.  Thus, one deserving individual, may be chosen each year, and presented with the Norma Moore Award of Distinction.


Criteria for Nomination:
The Atlantic Bay Mountain Region is comprised of talented, enthusiastic women who bring many gifts to the region.  In keeping true to the ideals of service and achievement of the award’s namesake, Norma Moore, the following criteria have been established in order to be eligible for the award:
  • The individual must be a current member of Region 19
  • The individual must have been a member of Sweet Adelines, Intl. for at least 10 years
  • Throughout her Sweet Adeline career, the individual has made significant accomplishments at the Regional and/or International level and/or provided outstanding service to Region 19 and/or the International organization.
  • The individual has promoted the goals of Sweet Adelines, Intl. at every opportunity.
  • The individual has fostered the growth and development of Sweet Adelines, Intl., the Atlantic Bay Mountain region and her own chorus.

Procedures and Timetable:
The nomination process will begin on June 1st of each calendar year and proceed through February 28th of the same year.  Nominations will be solicited from the general membership.  Nominations can be submitted by using the Norma Moore Award of Distinction nomination form (below).
 
The Chair of the Selection Committee will convene the Selection Committee, review all nominations and select an awardee by April 1st of the following year. 
 
Members of the Selection Committee include:
  • Team Coordinator, Regional Management Team; Chair of the Selection Committee
  • Education Coordinator, Regional Management Team
  • One other Regional Management Team member appointed by the Team Coordinator
  • Two at-large members of Region 19, from two different choruses, appointed by the Team Coordinator

    Norma Moore Award of Distinction Nomination Form


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