The California State Board has established the Quality Court Awards. The purpose of the awards is to recognize Courts who have strong, quality programs based on the principles of the Catholic Daughters. We thank our Courts who not only meet high standards but go above and beyond in serving the Blessed Mother, the Catholic Church, our communities and our members! In 2024, the CA CDA Board instituted the Quality Court Awards program to recognize the outstanding work of our Courts. The Courts submit their application, based on criteria and our scored on a points system. The Courts can receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze award based on their scores.
TIMEFRAME
The annual timeframe begins in September and ends in June. Points are awarded for the New Officer List and Officer Training in the even years when elections are held.
ASSESSMENT AREAS
| Administrative Procedures-Required by all Courts |
| All Courts must meet the minimum administrative functions such as electing new officers, completing required forms, paying dues and completing financial reviews. |
| Recruitment and Retention |
| The Courts will have a growth plan that includes membership drives that serves the diversity in their communities and will have plans for retaining members through inclusiveness. |
| Spiritual |
| Courts will meet the CDA purpose of providing avenues of spirituality for their members and will be recognized for maintaining an open line of communication with their Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor. |
| Communication/Collaboration |
| The Courts will identify the avenues of communication they use to promote CDA, maintain communication with the State court and promote unity through sisterhood. |
APPLICATION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
To determine the Court’s performance level, the Regent and District Deputies are required to complete and submit the Quality Court Performance Assessment Form.
QUALITY COURT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FORM
Please circle the points that correspond to the criteria listed under Gold, Silver or Bronze. Total up all the individual area scores to give a composite score, obtain all required signatures and submit to the California 1st Vice State Regent postmarked or email date of June 30th. This scoring sheet is two sided
Winning courts will receive a certificate and ribbon in July and winners will be announced in the Fall issue of Golden State Tidings. The winning Courts can hang the Gold, Silver or Bronze ribbon from their banner standard (pole).