Recognition and feedback are everywhere. Many corporates and organisations are moving towards immediate and real recognition in a timely fashion.

Yet in the values, not-for-profit or community sector, many of us struggle with how to recognise the impact of the people that make up our organisations. Whether you call them volunteers, members, or supporters - recognition of the people working ‘at the coal face’ to create change and do good should focus on how to foster a sense of connection, to make their action feel valued and show them how their effort contributes to something important. Doing this on a limited budget and within the constraints of time and energy of other volunteers often poses a problem.

Feedback  can foster these connections and create further impetus and passion for the organisation by valuing the action of a person rather than their tenure. Organisations should make a conscious effort to recognise people and contributions as they arise, rather than waiting for a specific period, like National Volunteers Week or an annual ceremony.

Most current recognition systems lack the immediacy and personalisation that can really build momentum for doing good in networks and communities. We need to value our people so we can value ourselves.
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The people of the organisation are the heart of the organisation and if we do not value them intimately, then we risk loosing everything that the organisation represents.

Alpha Chapter was pleased to crown Sarah as their "Miss Delta Kappa Nu" for 2013.

Sarah is a founding member of Alpha Chapter and an integral part of this sisterhood. She has given her all in helping Delta Kappa Nu and the causes Alpha Chapter support.

As the main spearhead behind the chapter's fundraising afternoon tea for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Sarah helped the chapter to raise a significant amount of money and coordinated excellent games and activites for the enjoyment of all the participants.

Sarah exemplifies the values and spirit of Delta Kappa Nu, and we are sure she will continue her valuable contributions to the Alpha chapter.

Outside of sorority life, Sarah is a school teacher who gives her time and effort to molding the minds of our future generations.