Emerging Leader Award of Excellence

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 one or more crystal awards to nationally recognize younger government financial managers for notable contributions toward excellence in financial management. It is hoped that this recognition will encourage others to achieve early in their professional lives.
• Individuals nominated must have within 5-10 years of experience within the government financial management industry.
• The award will be presented by the AGA at its Annual Professional Development Conference and Exposition.

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

   Selection criteria for the award will focus on accomplishments achieved in the preceding calendar year. 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.         Shown a commitment to government financial management and demonstrated innovative techniques that were high impact and met a critical need (worth 40 points).

   2.         Demonstrated the management skills to potentially be an outstanding leader (worth 30 points).

   3.         Value of results achieved and expected/cost savings (worth 30 points).

   Biographical Sketch of Nominee

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

3. Citation

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

4. Nominator Information

   1. Full address of nominator (AGA will send you a copy of our letter to the nominee.)
   2. Phone Number and Email Address (in case we have questions about this package)
   3. Are you representing an AGA Chapter? ____Yes, the __________________ Chapter ____No
   4. Signature: ______________________________________________________
   5. 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 Microsoft Word version 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, March 6, 2009.
• 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: 800.242.7211, ext. 321

Thank you for helping us pay tribute to the best and brightest!