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The National residence hall honorary
at the university of washingtonof the month
otms are due every month on the 4th at 11:50pm. To write an OTM, visit http://otms.nrhh.org/
october otm winners:
** regional winners:
Faculty/Staff: Beverly Brooks
Nominated by Brianna Craft
University of Washington
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=91950&vid=175mhvy1z5rzst2g
Executive Board Member: Sam Meyer
Nominated by Beth Gawne
University of Washington
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=90760&vid=mj4u36jnh01a5hhm
**campus winners:
Resident Assistant: Mitchell Cuevas
Nominated by Miriam Hacker
RA Staff
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=91300&vid=ajmh8rmj6f58mjvt
Social Program: Hansee Haunted House
Nominated by Erin Millman
Hansee Hall [KOH]
http://nrhh.org/otm_program.php3?otmid=91292&vid=ykstt83x8uuvq22e
Student: Emma Tessier
Nominated by Almeera Anwar
RHSA
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=91304&vid=rhv5h50ux6m8szub
Bulletin Board: Sam Weinstein
Nominated by Samantha Meyer
NRHH
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=92058&vid=rb5y0qas5r38xawa
First Year Student: Brian Katz
Nominated by Blanca Chavez
RA Staff
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=91308&vid=wg8u1qa1mwu0kaep
Faculty/Staff: Beverly Brooks
Nominated by Brianna Craft
McCarty Hall [MC2]
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=91950&vid=175mhvy1z5rzst2g
Educational Program: Salsa Night
Nominated by Alexa Forster
RA Staff
http://nrhh.org/otm_program.php3?otmid=92091&vid=qh15echnr40a5s0n
Executive Board Member: Sam Meyer
Nominated by Beth Gawne
NRHH
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=90760&vid=mj4u36jnh01a5hhm
september otm winners:
**campus winners:
Advisor: Jennifer Conors
Nominated by Jake Siegel-Picus
Professional Staff
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=86337&vid=3u1qm137cp0bre37
Resident Assistant: Rachel Malinen
Nominated by David Daniels
Professional Staff
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=86804&vid=ct98eh6rxvw9gc1x
Social Program: Res. Fresh. Interest Groups -- Welcome Event
Nominated by Deb Nelson
Professional Staff
http://nrhh.org/otm_program.php3?otmid=87261&vid=33z25s6f6vgqexpg
Bulletin Board: MyPhuong Bui
Nominated by David Daniels
Professional Staff
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=86811&vid=vxaxz4mygbqhhqr6
Community: DAWGs Crew
Nominated by Samantha Meyer
NRHH
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=85095&vid=xfnxhsbbzm2ngtp8
Educational Program: Food with Faculty
Nominated by Kelly Schrader
Professional Staff
http://nrhh.org/otm_program.php3?otmid=87873&vid=aanfhhq768feaq5m
Executive Board Member: Sam Weinstein
Nominated by Randy Xun
RHSA
http://nrhh.org/otm_general.php3?otmid=87794&vid=3jgzbecv7408p8hq
*What are OTMs, and how can you submit successful winners? Read these helpful FAQs on good OTM writing!
Q: What is an OTM?
A: An OTM is an “of the month”. There are 10 general categories and 4 program categories for the awards and they are given out on the local, regional, and national level. Local is within the University of Washington, regional is in the Pacific Affilitiate of College and University Residence Halls (PACURH), and the national level is well…in the nation.
Q: Why have OTMs?
A: We have OTMs because we all know what it is like to have our hard work go unappreciated. One huge part of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is recognition. We don’t want any good deed to go unnoticed, so if you see someone doing something amazing and it fits in one of the categories, write them a nice tribute and submit it!
Q: Who can write an OTM?
A: Anyone!
Q: What are the categories?
A: GENERAL category:
× Advisor: Any advisor that has helped out significantly with residence hall student happenings is qualified for this OTM. A good topic is the advisor’s accomplishments in recognition and advising the students toward growth and development within the residence halls.
× Community: This OTM is for residential communities (like floors, wings, halls, RA staff, and executive boards) that have come together to make an impact on the greater residence hall community. Think about what makes this group different from other groups and how it interacts with other groups throughout the residence halls.
× Executive Board Member: Any executive board member of the Residence Hall Student Association (RHSA), NRHH, or hall council is eligible for this OTM. Specific instances of going above and beyond the job’s responsibilities are desired when writing an OTM for this position. Make sure to include what resources the member used from the National Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH), what challenges has this person faced, and how did they grow during this month?
× Organization: This OTM is for any residential life focused organizations (like RHSA, NRHH, etc.) that have done things to make one month stand out from other months. Things to think about: How did the organization influence the residence hall community and what is the focus of the organization?
× Resident Assistant: Any resident assistant (resident advisor) that has gone above and beyond the basics of being a resident assistant is qualified for this OTM. Please include their specific involvement with their hall council or other hall government programs and how he or she has connected with his or her residents.
× Spotlight: This award is for any member of the residence hall community that does not fall in any of the other categories (such as security, food service, or janitorial staff). Please describe how this person has benefited the residence hall community and gone beyond their job requirements.
× Student: This OTM is for any student that is not an RHSA executive board member, Resident Assistant, or advisor. Qualifications for this award include demonstrating exceptional leadership activity in various organizations or programs that set him or her apart from other student leaders. Make sure to talk about how their actions have influence the residence hall community.
× Bulletin Board: This OTM is for the people that put up bulletin boards that are in the residence halls. Requirements for this award are to describe how the person (most often an RA) has used their bulletin board to connect to their community in an effective and creative manner beyond the basic bulletin board information.
× First Year Student: This OTM is for first year residence hall leadership students. Think about how the student has sent him/herself apart from the other new students, how they have grown, and how they are influencing others around them.
× Faculty/Staff: This OTM is for a University of Washington faculty or staff member that has positively contributed to residence hall life. Please think about how the nominee has helped residence hall students learn, grow, and develop, and what they have done beyond their job requirements.
PROGRAM category:
× Community Service: This OTM is for programs that advanced service to some part of the community. Make sure to talk about how students participated in the program and who put on the program.
× Diversity: This is for programs that promote diversity and understanding in the community. Please describe how the program was unique and what students were involved in the program.
× Educational: This OTM is for programs that promote education in the community. Make sure to include the type of education provided to the community, what need was fulfilled, and how the program was unique.
× Social: This is for programs that promote interaction between students on campus. Again, make sure to talk about the uniqueness of the program and if it can be adapted to other campuses.
Q: How do I write a winning OTM?
A: × Get as close to the word limit as you possibly can!
× Describe personal experiences you had with the person or at the program you are writing about.
× Only talk about events that happened in the month of nomination
× If you have a quotation, use it!
× Make sure your grammar and spelling are correct.
× Don’t assume the reader knows what your acronym means. Acronyms that are okay include: RHSA, NRHH, PACURH, and NACURH
× Select the right category!
× Do your homework on the person or program and include as much detail and background information as possible.
Q: How many OTMs can I submit per month?
A: As many as you darn well please!
Q: Where can I submit an OTM?
A: http://nrhh.org/
Q: It asks me to create a login. Do I have to do this?
A: You do not have to create a login to submit an OTM. However, it is highly recommended. If you would like to keep track of your OTMs, know if one of your OTMs won, or be able to edit your OTM later, make sure to make a login.
Q: What region are we in?
A: PACURH (Pacific Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls)
Q: Where can I get more information on OTMs?
A: You can check out the national website http://www.nrhh.org, or e-mail your AD of OTMs and Recognition, Samantha Meyer, at sammeyer@u.washington.edu
To see previous otm winners on the campus, regional, and national level, visit the otm archive.