To make the Empty Homes Network an even richer experience for its Members, we're going to reward Members who post the most useful contributions to the web-site - a bit like a "Letter of the Month" or "Star Letter". You can win up to £25 with your contribution.
We know that you will continue to contribute anyway as you have always done. We know that people don't do it for the money. But there's nothing wrong in earning a bonus that can give you an extra little glow inside. And yes, maybe some people will make the effort who haven't previously done so or those that already contribute might want to go that extra mile to offer yet more.
If you don't want to accept a financial reward for something that you feel you would do anyay in the interest of the community, you don't have to accept it - and your contribuiton will then be acknowledged simply by an announcement in the EHN news section of the site. But the offer is on the table and we hope no one will feel bad about accepting it. The reward is there for a good reason - because you are making the Network better for everyone. Spreading the load of keeping the website up-to-date and informative can only be good for us all and makes the whole organisation more robust and less dependent on a single source of input..
What counts?
Your contribution can be of any kind eg
- a posting in a forum - even a particularly probing or intelligent question
- an Information Library item that we've overlooked (and there are plenty of those)
- a local news story that you write about successes or problems in your area
- Secretary, Chair and Treasurer
- people involved in making the award
- Associate Members