Let’s give some well-deserved, national recognition to some of our members and colleagues!
AGA is soliciting nominations for its annual national leadership awards, to be presented at the NLC in February 2012. Each chapter may nomination one individual for each award; the nominees are not required to be members of AGA. See details on each award and requirements for eligibility below:
Federal Leadership Awards
Each year, AGA presents a crystal award in each of the following categories to formally recognize individuals across the government and private sectors who exemplify and promote excellence in government, outstanding leadership, high ethical standards, and innovative management techniques.
Distinguished Federal Leadership Award - This award recognizes elected or presidentially-appointed federal officials who exemplify and promote excellence in government management and have demonstrated outstanding leadership in enhancing sound financial management legislation, regulations, practices, policies and systems. Requirement for Eligibility: nominee must have served in either the legislative or executive branches in an elected federal position, or as a Presidential appointee at the time the contribution being recognized was made.
Elmer Staats Award - This award recognizes the cumulative achievements of federal professionals who throughout their career have served as a role model for others and who have consistently exhibited the highest personal and professional standards. Requirement for Eligibility: nominee must have been employed by the federal government at the time the work being recognized was performed.
Andy Barr Award - This award recognizes the cumulative achievements of private sector individuals who throughout their career have served as a role model for others and who have consistently exhibited the highest personal and professional standards. Requirement for Eligibility: nominee must have been employed in the private sector at the time the work being recognized was performed.
State and Local Government Leadership Awards
Each year, AGA presents crystal awards to state and local government professionals who exemplify and promote excellence in government, outstanding leadership, and high ethical standards, as well as enhancing sound financial management legislation, regulations, practices, policies and systems.
Excellence in Government Leadership Award - This award recognizes the cumulative achievements of a state or local government professional who throughout his/her public career has served as a role model for others and has consistently exhibited the highest personal and professional standards. Requirement for Eligibility: nominee must have been employed by the government at the time the work being recognized was performed.
William R. Snodgrass Distinguished Leadership Award - This award recognizes the outstanding leadership of individuals in state government that led to improved financial management practices, policies, systems or operations and consistently exhibited the highest personal and professional standards. Requirement for Eligibility: nominee must have served in a state government position at the time of the recognized contribution.
Distinguished Local Government Leadership Award - The award recognizes the outstanding leadership of individuals in local government that led to improved financial management practices, policies, systems or operations and consistently exhibited the highest personal and professional standards. Requirement for Eligibility: nominee must have served in a local government position at the time of the recognized contribution.
Private Sector Financial Excellence Award - This award recognizes the cumulative achievements of private sector professionals who throughout their careers have served as a role model for others and have consistently exhibited personal and professional standards. Requirement for Eligibility: nominee must have been employed in the private sector at the time of the recognized contribution.
For more information, visit: http://www.agacgfm.org/membership/awards/
The deadline for submission is October 31, 2011. Chapter members may nominate individuals by emailing awards@marylandaga.com.