Distinguished Federal Leadership Award

Please use this form to complete your nomination. Nominators should complete Sections I - V and submit the nomination by the deadline. (These materials may be reproduced and distributed freely.)

Purpose and Overview

• Each year, AGA presents a maximum of two crystal awards to formally recognize 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.
• The award recognizes individuals in either the legislative or executive branch who have made outstanding contributions to enhancing government financial management.
• Individuals nominated must have served in an elected federal position (i.e., Senator or Representative), or as a Presidential appointee at the time the contribution being recognized was made.
• Nominees do not have to be members of AGA.
• AGA chapters, individuals or government units may make nominations. AGA Chapters may only nominate one individual.
• The award will be presented by the AGA at its Annual National Leadership Conference.

Nomination

1. Nominee Information

   1. Formal name with designations (i.e. CGFM, CPA, etc.) as it might appear on an award
   2. Full address
   3. Phone number and email
   4. Current Employer
   5. Title

2. Criteria and Evaluation

   The National Awards Committee will use the following criteria to evaluate and rank nominees. Therefore, for each key factor listed below, describe in specific terms, the work or contribution that justifies the nomination.

   1. Significant contribution to excellence in government management and sound financial management regulations, practices, policies and systems (worth 40 points).
   2. Individual's demonstration of leadership, advocacy, interest and initiative in improving government financial management matters (worth 30 points).
   3. Results (savings, increased productivity, improvement) from applying contribution (worth 30 points).

3. Biographical Sketch of Nominee

   List the nominee's education and any other pertinent background information that will assist in evaluating the nominee's achievements.
    

4. Citation

   For use as the formal award citation, succinctly (using 2-3 sentences) describe the highlights of the accomplishments, particularly impact and results.
    

5. Nominator Information

   1. Full address of nominator (AGA will send you a copy of our letter to the nominee.)
   2. A headshot photo of the nominee. If submitting electronically, please e-mail a TIF or EPS version of the photo.
   3. Phone Number and Email Address (in case we have questions about this package)
   4. Are you representing an AGA Chapter? ____Yes, the __________________ Chapter ____No
   5. Signature: ______________________________________________________
   6. Your AGA chapter leadership position, if applicable _____________________________________

How to Prepare and Submit Your Entry

• Please use this form to complete your nomination. Nominators should complete Sections I - V and submit the original nomination by the deadline. (You do not have to send copies of the package.)
• Electronic submittals do not require a signature.
• The HTML and Word versions of this form are available online at www.agacgfm.org/membership/awards.
• Please take care to ensure your nomination is a complete document and includes all the information requested. Do not submit several nominations bound by one cover letter that contains contact information - EACH nomination should be a stand-alone document.
• Electronic submissions should be ONE file, i.e. please do not send the description of accomplishments separate from the nominee's bio. Include all information in one e-file.
• Include a high-resolution .JPG photo file of the nominee.
• Nominations may be submitted electronically, by fax, by mail, or in person.
• File your submission by the deadline indicated below.

Deadline

• The original nomination package must be received by 5:00 pm Eastern time on Friday, October 24, 2008.
• Late nominations will be encouraged to resubmit the following year - they will not be returned.
• All applicants will be notified of the National Awards Committee's decision approximately 4-5 weeks after the deadline.

Submit Your Entry To

All nominations should be submitted to the attention of Michiyo Wheeler, AGA National Awards Committee Staff Liaison.

• Electronically: mwheeler@agacgfm.org 
• Fax: 703.548.9367
• Mail: 2208 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301-1314
• Phone: 800.AGA.7211, ext. 321

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