PUBLIC WORKS
EMERGING LEADER AWARD
2016 NOMINATION RULES
(Northern California Chapter Award)
APWA Northern California Chapter is proud to recognize the efforts of those in the public and private sector who exemplify the best in public works practices. The Emerging Leader Award recognizes and encourages our emerging young APWA members who have:
· Demonstrated an initial commitment to the profession and to the Chapter
· Show potential for future growth within APWA and/or within the Chapter
The award promotes the concept that length of career does not necessarily indicate leadership abilities or potential for service. The Chapter Staff Appreciation Awards Committee will select the top nominee in this category. The recipient as selected by the NorCal Chapter will be advanced to National and be considered for the Young Leader of the Year Award distributed on a National level.
Forms are due by midnight July 12, 2016
Eligibility
APWA NorCal Staff Recognition Committee members are not eligible during the time they serve on the Committee. The rules for eligibility include:
Candidates must be active members of APWA for five consecutive years and not exceed 35 years of age as of the deadline of the award submittal.
The candidates must have demonstrated an ability and eagerness to act at the Chapter level and/or National by serving on committees, as an officer heading projects, participating in programs or contributing in general to the well-being of the Chapter.
Candidates may be employed in either the public or private sector.
Self-nomination is not accepted.
Criteria
The candidate should have accomplished one or more of the following:
Contributed in some significant manner to his/her public agency or company by implementing new ideas, overcoming problems, controlling costs, etc.
Helped to advance the cause of the public works profession either with leadership commitments to significant community projects or as an advocate for public works issues at the legislative level in local, state, or federal governments.
Demonstrated an ongoing commitment to continuing education in the public works field (i.e., related educational degree[s], attendance at workshops, seminars, or CEU credits, etc.)
Demonstrated an ongoing commitment to advancing sustainability within the profession.
PUBLIC WORKS
EMERGING LEADER AWARD
2016 NOMINATION FORM
(Northern California Chapter Award)
ABOUT YOUR NOMINEEName:
Title/Position:
Agency/Employer:
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Birth Date:
Meets Award’s Eligibility Requirements YES: NO:
APWA Member: / YES: NO: / APWA Member#
ABOUT THE NOMINEE’S SUPERVISOR
Name:
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Agency/Employer:
Address:
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ABOUT YOU
Your Name:
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Agency/Firm:
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Submittal should include supporting documentation that clearly addresses the eligibility requirements, criteria, and the candidate’s professional work, community contributions, personal awards and education. Address the following areas in as much detail as possible:
1. Contributions: Describe how the nominee contributed in some significant manner to his/her Company or public Agency.
2. Community: Describe how the nominee helped advance the cause of the public works profession either with professional commitments to community projects or as an advocate for public works issues in local, state, or federal governments.
3. Commitment to Education: Describe how the nominee has shown ongoing commitment to continuing his or her education and professional development in his/her respective field to support public works.
4. Sustainability: Describe the nominee’s dedication to advancing sustainable solutions in public works.
5. 30 word (max) description of the nominee for use during the Awards presentation:
Instructions for submission:
1. Rename this form “2016_EmergingLeaderAwardNomination_Nominee LastName_FirstName.doc”
2. Complete the form as thoroughly as possible
3. Email this form to
Forms are due by midnight July 12, 2016
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