Nomination Procedures
	The Lou Cavic Founder's Award is presented each year to a young person who demonstrates an outstanding devotion to the preservation of tambura music and the Slavic culture.  The award recognizes a musician who --
		Demonstrates technical accomplishment on primary instruments.
		Has a comprehensive familiarity with Slavic music.
		Is a past or present member of a musical organization (junior group, working band, adult orchestra, school band, etc.).
		Has participated on recordings.
		Teaches or assists other musicians.
		Writes or arranges music.
		Continually strives for self-improvement as a musician through education.
		Is an effective role model for young musicians.
		Participates as a member in Slavic-related ethnic and cultural organizations.
		Is younger than 30 years of age.
	Nominations should include the name, age, and picture of the candidate.  A discussion of the candidate's background should describe how the musician meets the guidelines documented above.
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