COMMUNITY SERVICE: What organization(s) has nominee worked with?; Does the nominee hold an office or any special committee assignment?; What is their church affiliation, family status, children, etc?; What has nominee done to improve the community he/she lives in?; Has nominee received any special recognition?; What is nominee’s FSA and NASCOE background?
WHO MAY NOMINATE?
Any member of the Association may make a nomination. Officers of State Associations should submit qualified applicants when deemed necessary.
WHO MUST CERTIFY?
An officer of the State Association is REQUIRED to certify to the eligibility of the person being nominated.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Only members of the association who are in good standing, who are serving under a permanent appointment, or who have voluntarily retired during the current year are eligible to receive these awards. Only members of a State Association which is affiliated with the National association can be considered eligible at the Area and National levels.
WHO IS INELIGIBLE?
No National Officer, Executive committeeperson or alternate, National committee chairperson, nor Area Awards committee members are eligible for consideration for a Distinguished Service Award at the Area or National level while serving in any of these capacities.
The NASCOE President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer will be given a “Service to NASCOE” plaque for their service upon completion of their term of office. The award will eliminate these persons from any consideration of the Distinguished Service Award for Service to NASCOE in the future.
NASCOE AWARDS YEAR
The NASCOE Awards Year shall be established the same as the NASCOE year for Service by Officers – September 1 to August 31. (4th Amendment: Updated March 5, 2001)
SUBMITTING NOMINATION
Mail an original and five (5) copies of the nomination to your State Awards Chairperson. Mary Manly 203 N. 6th St. Lamar, CO 81052
LENGTH OF NOMINATION
A nomination should be brief, factual, and specific! It cannot exceed two (2) double-spaced typewritten 81/2” X 11” pages, plus the cover sheet (Attachment 1). The pages must not be reduced by photocopier or other means to enable more print on the two pages. No attachments, other than the cover sheet, are permitted. The use of general terms, adjectives, superlatives, and conclusions not backed by facts should be avoided. Specific examples and details should be given to support the nomination.
PRESENTATION OF DATA
The nomination and cover sheet should furnish the following information:
- • Name, address, and telephone numbers of the nominee and person making the nomination.
- • Certification by an officer of the State Association that the nominee is serving under a permanent appointment and is in good standing.
- • State and Area of Nominee. (MW, NE, NW, SE, SW).
- • Position held by nominee.
- • Award being recommended.
- • Justification for nomination.
