Clyde W. Port Catalyst Award

(1915-2007)

Celebrating... Commitment Leadership Creativity Vision

Call for Nominations
The Clyde W. Port Catalyst Award recognizes non-profit organizations in Horry and Georgetown counties that have exemplified vision, creativity, leadership and commitment in addressing critical community issues. 

The award, created in honor and memory of Clyde W. Port, was established by the Board of Directors of the Waccamaw Community Foundation in 2008.  A longtime resident of Horry County, Mr. Port was a founding member of the Waccamaw Community Foundation and the United Way of Horry County.  He was active in other charitable and civic organizations that include Coastal Carolina University, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, the Grand Strand Sertoma Club, Leadership Grand Strand and Dunes Golf & Beach Club, among many others.

The Clyde W. Port Catalyst Award is presented to non-profit organizations that identified and effectively responded to an important present-day dilemma, mobilizing their own resources and the resources of others to improve the community.  The criteria  for the award corresponds with the Waccamaw Community Foundation's belief that vision, innovation collaboration and cooperation are necessary ingredients to enhance the communities we call home.

How To Nominate
A non-profit organization may nominate itself or an individual may nominate a non-profit organization.  The format for the nomination should be a letter, no more than two pages in length, with specific information explaining the organization's efforts to make significant difference in our community.  The nomination must include the organization's official name, the 501(c)3 tax identification number, address, telephone number and the name of a contact person at the organization.  The name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the nomination must also be included.  Please submit only one nomination.

2008 Nomination Deadline
Nominations must be in the WCF office by March 8, 2008.  Facsimile and e-mail submissions are not accepted.  Please mail or deliver 8 copies of your nomination letter to:

Waccamaw Community Foundation
Clyde W. Port Catalyst Award
3655 S. Hwy 17 Bus.
Murrells Inlet, SC  29576

Judging Criteria
The Waccamaw Community Trust Advisory Committee along with the Waccamaw Community Foundation Grant Committee serve as the selection panel and will choose the award winner.  The committee will evaluate the nominations by judging:

• the persistent effort of the organization to find a solution to a complex problem
• the creativity demonstrated by the organization in exploring alternative approaches
• the involvement and participation of other segments of the community in the process
• the specific outcomes and accomplishments to date