The NOVAGA Chapter Awards Committee proudly sponsors three distinguished awards to recognize individuals for their exemplary work in the field of government financial management. After a pause from our Awards tradition for the past three years, we are once again ready to recognize those who have stood out in the field of government financial management.

Do you work with or know someone who should be recognized for their outstanding leadership in government financial management? If so, consider nominating such individuals for a NOVAGA chapter award today! NOVAGA is committed to paying tribute to the best and the brightest, so make it your charge to help us identify them.

Please forward your nominations to Raymond Urias at ruriasrivera@kpmg.com before the Friday, July 14, 2023 deadline. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. Nomination letters should ideally include specific examples of how the nominees meet the award criteria listed below.

Jeffrey Steinhoff Award for Excellence in Federal Financial Management

In 2003, NOVAGA instituted the Jeffery Steinhoff Award to formally recognize federal professionals who exemplify and promote excellence in government, outstanding leadership, high ethical standards, and innovative management procedures. 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. Nominees must be employed by the federal government, but do not have to be members of AGA. Self-nominations are welcome.

Federal Financial Partnership Award

In 2003, NOVAGA instituted the Federal Financial partnership Award to formally recognize private sector individuals who exemplify and promote excellence in government financial management through outstanding leadership, high ethical standards, innovative management procedures, and partnering with the federal government. The award recognizes the cumulative achievement of private sector professionals who throughout their career have served as a role model for others and who have consistently exhibited the highest personal and professional standards. Nominees must be employed by the private sector, but do not have to be members of AGA. Self-nominations are welcome.

Pentagon Memorial Service Award

NOVAGA instituted the Pentagon Memorial Service Award in 2002 in memory of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. The award formally dedication and commitment to improved government operations, financial stewardship, and accountability through public service to our nation. Nominees must be a civil servant or a member of the Armed Forces, but do not have to be members of AGA. Self-nominations are welcome.

If you have any questions about nominations for these awards, please reach out to Raymond Urias, Awards Chair, or to NOVAGA President Joe Hungate at novagapresident@gmail.com.