Excellence in Government 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 of Overview

• Each year, AGA presents one crystal award to a government professional who exemplifies and promotes excellence in government, outstanding leadership, high ethical standards and innovative management procedures.
• The award recognizes the cumulative achievements of a 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.
• The nominee must have been employed by the government at the time the work being recognized was performed.
• Nominees do not have to be members of AGA. · AGA chapters, individuals or government units may make nominations.
• This award will be presented at the 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. Title
   3. Current Employer
   4. Full address
   5. Phone number and email

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. Contributions to improved government services and operations (Worth 25 points)
   2. Individual's demonstration of leadership in government programs and the financial management profession (Worth 25 points)
   3. Individual integrity (Worth 25 points)
   4. Results (savings, increased productivity, expanding services, improvements) from applying innovative management techniques (Worth 25 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 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. 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 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 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: lkapelewski@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!