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Friend of the Marque/Amico della Marca
Recommendation Form/ Modulo di nomina
Name of Nominator / Nome del nominatore (colui che fa la nomina)
Street / Strada
Zip Code, Place / Codice Postale, Citta’, Provincia
Country / Nazione
Nomination / Nomina
I hereby nominate the following individual / Qui nomino la seguente persona
for the „Friend of the Marque“ Award: / per il premio “Amico della Marca”
Name of Nominee / Nome del nominato (colui che si vuole nominare)
Street / Strada
Zip Code, Place / Codice postale, citta’
Country / Nazione
Justification / Giustificazione
(in accordance with Guideline no. 6) / in accordo con la guideline numero 6
Enclosures / Allegati
Pictures of the nominee / Foto del nominato
Personal data sheet (e.g. personal data, current office) / Foglio con dati personali (per esempio dati personali, incarico corrente)
Copies of publications / Copie degli articoli, ecc. pubblicati
Important note: / Nota importante
Documentation provided in support of the nomination must enable Council delegates to form a full
and proper impression of the nominee for consideration of this nomination.
If the documentation is insufficient the nomination will be postponed.
La documentazione fornita a supporto della nomina deve rendere possibile ai delegate del consiglio di farsi un’impressione appropriata e piena del nominato per una considerazione della sua nomina.
Se la documentazione e’ insufficiente, la nomina verra’ postposta.
Signature of Council Delegate (and stamp, if available) / Firma del delegato del consiglio (non compilare)
Position / Posizione
Criteria for the award
It is almost impossible to say today how many faithful fans and friends support the BMW marque. Among both the BMW enthusiasts organised within BMW Clubs and BMW aficionados outside club life, there are many who have quietly promoted the marque, investing time and great effort in the interest of their beloved brand. A few, however, have done still more.
We therefore request you to support us by presenting special individuals who, through their particular commitment and exceptionally hard work, deserve an equally special award.
Example 1
National and international club events, rallies or other events which BMW Clubs address the public, always entail a great amount of time and work. Those individuals making repeated contributions to the success of such events, either through long hours of planning and hard work, donations. or providing facilities may be nominated as Friends of the Marque.
Example 2
Reflecting their particular link to BMW AG, many people have compiled large collections of documents and vehicles. We believe that anybody who then places such available material at the disposal of a BMW Club event deserves consideration as “Friend of the Marque”.
These are only two outstanding examples – many others are conceivable. We therefore leave it up to you to suggest ladies and gentlemen worthy of BMW’s appreciation.
How to choose and nominate a “Friend of the Marque”?
Who can become a “Friend of the Marque”?
Your standards should be set very high. Remember that at the very most 10 people worldwide will receive the “Friend of the Marque” award each year.
The nominated people should still be active in the BMW and club scene; the award will only be given posthumously in very exceptional cases.
The nominated person should not be an active delegate or observer to the International Council of BMW Clubs. Prior years of Council service will not be an obstacle.
A person who is directly or indirectly connected to BMW AG or its products in a business, financial or personnel-related context will not, except in very special circumstances, be considered for “Friend of the Marque”.
Legal entities or associations should not be considered. If reasons are sufficient to acknowledge a partnership, it should remain an exceptional case.
A nominated but rejected candidate cannot be renominated for 5 years.
Who can nominate a candidate?
In choosing candidates for the BMW title “Friend of the Marque” the BMW AG and the International Council of BMW Clubs must rely on the judgment of the member BMW Clubs; all nominations shall pass through the appropriate Council member club prior to recommendation to the International Council of BMW Clubs.
The following parties may initiate a nomination:
Individuals
BMW Club Organisations
Departments and employees of the BMW AG
The recommendation of individuals must receive the endorsement of his/her club organisation or the appropriate umbrella organisation.
The nomination must be submitted through the Council member club to the International Council of BMW Clubs, in writing. A detailed description of the merits of the candidate is highly recommended. The deadline for nominations for the current year is 31st July.
How are the Friends of the Marque selected?
The International Council of BMW Clubs in compliance with the BMW AG decides on the distribution of the award. At its annual meeting it makes selections from the submitted recommendations. The decisions cannot be appealed.
For background the International Council of BMW Clubs may make use of its delegates and observers. The decisions in this group or in the International Council of BMW Clubs are done by majority vote.
Every selected person will receive a certificate, a blue label pin and a plaque made of stainless steel to be affixed to a vehicle as an acknowledgment of special service.
The Friends of the Marque shall receive special support and service from the International BMW Club Office in Munich, when possible.
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