PoleSkivvies knows there’s another side to pole.
One beyond debates on sexy versus fitness, or whether we should be in the Olympics.
We see how many studios contribute to charities, how many hold fundraisers. We see how often pole dancers reach out to help one another in times of need, and we know the primary goal within the pole community is one of encouragement and support.
PoleSkivvies thinks it’s time to shift the focus to what’s really important.
That’s why we created the Make a Difference Award.
Designed to recognize the strength and compassion within the pole community, it honors those who have made it a priority to give back, both within and outside the world of pole. Read more about why we emphasize on and off the pole.
An annual award, it will first be awarded June 2012, with the winner to be announced at the International Pole Convention. The winner will be awarded:
- An inscribed plaque
- $500 donation from PoleSkivvies to the charity or cause they support
- One hour of marketing coaching from J Michelle Marketing
- Free advertising of their pole studio or product for one year in Pole Dance Magazine Online
- Write-ups in Vertical Art & Fitness Magazine and Pole Dance Magazine Online
In addition, they will serve as PoleSkivvies Ambassador for one year, promoting pole, community, and giving back.
Here’s how you can get involved …
- Click to download this award flyer to post at your studio!
- Share this page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and the pole forums.
- Nominate the person you would most like to honor with this award. (See details below – it’s easy!)
And be sure to check this page frequently – starting February 10, interviews with the nominees will be posted and you’ll be able to find them here!
Meet the Nominees
As interviews with the nominees become available, they will be posted here.
Moses Carroll of Southern Regional Pole Dancing Competitions
How to Submit a Nomination
The nomination deadline is May 1, 2012. Download this nomination form for complete details. Please contact us with any questions or media inquiries.
Eligibility Requirements
- Nominees must be active within the pole community, although they do not need to be dancers.
- Nominees must have made an impact on their community within the year leading up to the nomination deadline. Preference will be given to nominees who have made an impact both in the pole community and beyond.
- The impact made outside the pole community must be in the field of health and/or humanitarian work, which includes, but is not limited to, education, housing for those in need, assistance to marginalized communities, work to end violence, and efforts to support animals, wildlife, or natural areas.
- Work done through a religious organization is not eligible.
- Nominees must be willing, should they win, to act as PoleSkivvies Ambassador for one year (until the next award winner is chosen), agreeing to be available to share their name, story and image in interviews, articles, videos, or in conjunction with photos related to the award.
- Nominees must agree, should they win, to select a charity that is not in conflict with the PoleSkivvies Mission or our values of community.
- Nominees cannot be an employee of PoleSkivvies.
