Eligibility
The Golden Karma Awards provide a nationally televised forum to recognize the philanthropic actions of celebrities and nationally known individuals as positive behaviors for others to emulate. In addition, at least two non-celebrity, "ordinary" individuals who have shown extraordinary selflessness will also be honored, with an Award presentation by a nationally recognized personality.

In the case of nationally known personalities who receive the Award, they typically have earned national recognition in the fields of entertainment or sports AND are role models who exemplify extraordinary commitment to public service and social responsibility by having voluntarily contributed support in the form of time, money and/or the use of their name, for the betterment of their local or national or global community. These are people who, when it comes to philanthropy and selflessness, would be worthy role models to be emulated by others.  

In the case of "ordinary" people who receive the Award, these would typically be individuals who have shown extraordinary selflessness and in many cases, extraordinary creativity, to make the world a better place. These are people who, when it comes to philanthropy and selflessness, would be worth role models to be emulated by others.  

The Awards recognize contributions made to assist with a variety of issues, including but not limited to health, environment, children, education/literacy, social welfare, animals and arts & culture.  

Nominees will be evaluated with considerable attention given to the beneficiaries of the nominee’s activities and the impact those activities have had on the particular issue. Activities in support of political candidates or ballot initiatives will not be considered when evaluating nominees. Nominations of elected officials or government employees will not be considered, unless the contributions pertaining to the nomination occurred before or after such public service or is in no way related to their roles as an elected official or government employee.  

Level of contributions, length of time associated with contributions and impact on the issue contributed to, will be all be considered in the nominee selection process.   Any INDIVIDUAL, high school age or older, is eligible for nomination for a Golden Karma Award.


Nomination & Selection Procedure
It's easy to nominate someone for a Golden Karma Award!

The first step is to complete and submit a Nomination Form.

This form will be reviewed by staff and if a Nominee qualifies for consideration for the Award, additional information will be requested from you or them or their manager, including information about their philanthropic activities and their availability to attend the televised Award show taping.

The Golden Karma Awards are one of the programs of Success For Good, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the non-profit sector. Nominations are accepted year-round, however, the deadline for nominations for the 3rd Annual Golden Karma Awards is September 7, 2007. All nomination forms and supplemental information become the property of the Golden Karma Awards and cannot be returned.

Click here to fill out a Nomination Form!