🎉 How to Write an OTM (Of The Month) 🎉
Give your peers the recognition they deserve!
👀 What’s an OTM?
An OTM is a short, heartfelt nomination (300+ words) recognizing someone in your residential community for something amazing they did this month.
💡 Who Can You Nominate?
✅ Resident Assistants (RAs)
✅ Hall Council Members
✅ Hall Directors
✅ Outstanding Residents
✅ Amazing Programs or Initiatives
📝 Writing Your OTM
1. Be Specific
What exactly did they do? Share the event, action, or situation that stood out. Include dates and details!
2. Show Impact
How did their actions make a difference? Did they support someone? Build community? Create change?
3. Be Personal
Write from your perspective! Why did you feel inspired to nominate them?
4. Connect to Values
Think about leadership, inclusion, service, or innovation. How did they reflect those values?
📌 Bonus Tips
Start with a strong intro!
Use positive and enthusiastic language.
Make it flow like a short story or thank-you letter.
Proofread before you submit!
🌐 Submit OTMs at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&token=985bb58ea4eb44bf87e2c24676f61659&id=fqjxFyUqqk65351DkDSwgH_YNHuh_opFpOAcWGt50R1UN1BWM0E4VDc5WFFEVFFSUUNDTTlLVjFINS4u&flexpane=Settings
📅 Deadline: 4/30/2025
🙌 Let’s celebrate the people who make our halls feel like home.
Your words matter. Your nomination matters.
WRITE AN OTM TODAY!
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For more information, contact: NRHH at uconnnrhh@outlook.com