MAsT: International’s Members Choice
Presenter of The Year Award

The MAsT International’s Members Choice for Presenter of the Year Award will be presented to an individual, couple or family that has presented workshops and or classes on the Master/slave way of life and has freely given of their time to the Master/slave Community.

Couples and families (or Households) will be considered eligible only if both members of a couple, or all members of the family, participate actively in the presentation process.

The entire MAsT community is invited to participate in the nomination process by submitting nominations electronically.

Properly submitted nominations will be passed on to a Selection Panel composed of individuals who are MAsT members from various parts of the U.S. and Canada .

This panel will vote and decide the winners.

Selection Criteria:

• Any person/persons who are a part of the Master/slave community are eligible to be nominated for this award.
  
• Nominee(s) must have presented workshops/classes on Master/slave dynamics.
  
  • Consideration will be given to the frequency with which the nominee has presented.
  • Consideration will be given as well to range of topics offered by the nominee specifically related to the Master/slave dynamic as opposed to topics focused on BDSM skills/play/technique
  • BDSM skill/play/technique classes will not be considered.
  
• Consideration will also be give to contributions that have directly affected the Master/slave community in a positive way.
  

Conduct:

• Nominee(s) should conduct themselves in a manner which shows courtesy, kindness and respect towards others.

Participation:

• Nominee(s) should have participated in their local Master/slave community
  
• Nominee(s) should have participated in National Conferences/Events

Special Consideration:

• Any outstanding accomplishment during the year

Who Is Not Eligible:

• Winner of the Award will be deemed ineligible for nomination for a 12 month period.

How to Nominate:

• Nominations should contain all of the following to be considered:
  • Nominee(s)Full Name
  • Nominee(s) email address
  • List of Master/slave presentations
  • Name of nominating party/Chapter name
  • Contact information from nominating party
  
• Nominations should be made electronically to: MAsTPresenterAward@yahoo.com
  
• Nominations made by phone will not be accepted.
  
• Nominations must be received by November 30, 2008
  
• In the event that a person is not present to receive the Award the nominating Chapter will be contacted and arrangements made to deliver the Award to the recipient
• A brief statement (500 words or less) from the nominating party as to why you feel this presenter(s) is worthy of the Award. At a minimum, touch upon the following:
  • A brief biography of the presenter(s)
  • The level of participation at events and/or within our community by the presenter(s)
  • Special qualities or actions that make them, in your opinion, outstanding candidates for this Award