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Robert W. King Memorial Award

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NOMINEE INFORMATION: Nominee Name (First Middle Last): Email Address: Current Employer and Title: Address (Street, City, State, and Zip) Telephone: Please attach a High-Resolution photo when submitting this form.

NOMINATION QUESTIONS: Superior service will be considered on a broad basis of acts, achievements, or service that enhanced the prestige of AGA, enabled the Association to provide greater service to its membership, or brought honor to AGA. 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. Enhanced the Prestige of AGA (worth 40 points) (3500 Character Limit)

2. Enabled AGA to provide greater service to its membership (worth 40 points) (3500 Character

Limit)

3. Brought honor to AGA (worth 20 points) (3500 Character Limit)

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF NOMINEE: List the nominee's education and any other pertinent background information that will assist in evaluating the nominee's achievements. (3500 Character Limit)

CITATION: For use as the formal award citation, succinctly (using 23 sentences) describe the highlights of the accomplishments, particularly impact and results. (500 Character Limit)

AWARD OVERVIEW • One boxed medallion award presented

• Recognizes superior service that enhanced AGA's national prestige and stature

• Any AGA member, except individuals serving on the National Executive Committee or employees of the AGA at the time the award is present, is eligible for the award

Frank Greathouse Distinguished Leadership Award



NOMINATION QUESTIONS: Outstanding leadership must have been sustained over a period of years and must have been demonstrated both on the job and by significant contributions to the profession. 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. Exceptional initiative over a period of years that resulted in savings or increased effectiveness in

use of resources (worth 40 points) (3500 Character Limit)

2. Innovative thinking and research (worth 20 points) (3500 Character Limit)

3. Notable authorship (worth 20 points) (3500 Character Limit)

4. Distinctive leadership and professionalism (worth 20 points) (3500 Character Limit)



AWARD OVERVIEW • One crystal award presented

• Recognizes government employees who have demonstrated sustained outstanding leadership and notable contributions to financial management, and who have encouraged increased interest, growth, development and distinctive leadership in the field of financial management

• Nominees must have been employed in government service at the time the work being recognized was performed

• Nominees do not have to be AGA members

Einhorn-Gary Award



NOMINATION QUESTIONS: Major contributions to advancing government accountability will be considered on a broad basis of acts, achievements or service that advanced government accountability and enhanced AGA's prestige and stature. 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. Major contributions to advancing government accountability (worth 40 points). (3500 Character

Limit)

2. Record of active participation in AGA activities/programs over a sustained period of time at the

chapter and national level (worth 30 points). (3500 Character Limit)

3. Enhanced AGA's prestige and stature (worth 30 points). (3500 Character Limit)




• Recognizes an AGA member or an organization that has, over a sustained period of time, made major contributions to advancing government accountability at the federal, state, and/or local level

• Nominees must have a record of active participation in AGA activities and/or programs at the chapter and national level to be considered for this award

Achievement of the Year Award



NOMINATION QUESTIONS: Selection criteria for the award will be generally limited to achievements accomplished 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. Improved management and control techniques (worth 40 points) (3500 Character Limit)

2. Individual initiative (worth 20 points) (3500 Character Limit)

3. Results expressed in terms of savings or other benefits (worth 40 points) (3500 Character Limit)




• Recognizes leadership or outstanding achievement in developing, implementing and improving financialmanagement in government service in the past year

• Nominees must have been employed in government service at the time the work being recognized wasperformed


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International Achievement Award




1. Significant contributions to the exchange of ideas between the United States and other

countries in the field of international accounting, auditing, budgeting or other related areas of

financial management (30 points) (3500 Character Limit)

2. Distinctive leadership and professionalism in the International Sector (30 points) (3500

Character Limit)

3. Major contributions to advancing government accountability internationally (20 points)

(3500 Character Limit)

4. Notable authorship and/or research in the field of international accounting, auditing, budgeting

or other related areas of financial management (20 points) (3500 Character Limit)




• Recognizes leadership or outstanding achievement in international government financial management

• Nominees must have been employed in government service at the time work being recognized was performed


Cornelius E. Tierney/EY Research Award



NOMINATION QUESTIONS: This award recognizes researchers who have enhanced the image and/or effectiveness of government accountants, auditors or financial managers through their direct participation in research or through their encouragement and support of others in government financial management research. Please include up to 3 descriptions of the nominee's research contributions throughout their career.

1. Does the nominee have a minimum of 15 years professional experience? Yes or No

2. Researcher's contribution 1 (synopsis of the research purpose, users and beneficiaries of the

research, and benefits of implementing the conclusions of the research.) (3500 Character Limit)





5. How has the nominee enhanced the image and/or effectiveness of government accountants,

auditors or financial managers? (3500 Character Limit)



AWARD OVERVIEW • One crystal award and $1,000 check presented

• Recognizes individuals who throughout their careers (minimum of 15 years) have made continuous contributions to governmental financial management by their direct participation in research activities and/or through their encouragement and support of others engaged in government financial management research

• The nominated researcher(s), through their individual efforts, enhanced the image and effectiveness of government accountants, auditors and financial managers by their efforts, enhanced the image and effectiveness of government accountants, auditors and financial managers by their efforts in one or more of the following:

o Basic Research— The gathering of information on a systemic basis for a fuller knowledge or understanding of governmental financial management, thereby contributing to the improvement of government management policies, procedures and practices

o Applied Research—The application of knowledge leading to the development of new methods and techniques for governmental financial management, thereby contributing to the improvement of the image, operations, control and accountability of government

o Education—Basic and applied research relating to the education of government accountants and financial managers, thereby enhancing their technical and operational capabilities


Relmond P. Van Daniker Government Transparency Award


NOMINEE INFORMATION: Please enter the government entity’s information Government Entity Name: Entity Type: Contact Name: Contact Title: Contact Email Address: Address (Street, City, State, and Zip) Telephone: Name of Communication Being Recognized A Link to the Communication (PDF or URL)

NOMINATION QUESTIONS: The National Awards Committee will use the following criteria to evaluate and rank nominations. Describe in specific terms, the work that justifies the nomination.

1. Describe the information the communications presents. Does it achieve a deeper and/or easier

understanding of the government's financial activities, position, service efforts,

accomplishments, performance, value, or actions? (worth 30 points) (3500 Character Limit)

2. Who is the target audience? Describe how the communication reaches that audience and how it

deepens or broadens their understanding of the information residing within the larger data set?

How does it more efficiently connect the user with the information they may desire? (worth 30

points) (3500 Character Limit)

3. Is the data or information presented in an easily understandable manner? Are there search,

sort, stratification, and/or filter features that give the information consumer the ability to sift

through data to find the information they are looking for? Are there different dimensions to the

data that communicate different, but related aspects of the data? For example, payments to

agency programs AND where those programs are conducted (two dimensions). (worth 30


4. Describe how the information presented has been read, used or acted upon by the target

audience. (i.e., if on the web, list number of hits received; if by email blast, how many opens;

describe follow up comments or communications from users.) (worth 10 points) (3500 Character

Limit)


Chapter Accountability and Transparency Award


NOMINEE INFORMATION: Chapter Name: Chapter Contact: Email Address: Address (Street, City, State, and Zip) Telephone:


1. Describe the chapter's promotion of Citizen Centric Reporting (CCR) and other accountability

and transparency initiatives, such as Open Government websites. Include how the chapter

publicized accountability and transparency activities that have been adopted by governments

(i.e. chapter newsletter, website, local publications) (worth 40 points) (3500 Character Limit)

2. What published CCRs were your chapter and/or its members involved with preparing this year?

How were they promoted (i.e., on website, via email, at a chapter event, to employers)? (worth

30 points) (3500 Character Limit)

3. Provide details on any research addressing accountability and transparency issues sponsored by

the chapter and/or performed by chapter members on their own initiative or any published

articles or essays on this topic in a professional journal, chapter newsletter, agency newsletter,

local media, etc. (worth 15 points) (3500 Character Limit)

4. Describe how your chapter built relationships with other professional associations and private

sector organizations to expand AGA's accountability and transparency programs. (worth 15

points (3500 Character Limit)


AWARD OVERVIEW • One crystal award presented per chapter membership grouping

• Recognizes AGA chapters that have done an outstanding job in promoting AGA’s accountability and transparency programs to their chapter members and the government financial community

• Recognizes chapters that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment in being a leading source of information and knowledge on accountability and transparency for members and the government community. It highlights AGA’s Citizen Centric Reporting initiative and other public reporting initiatives, such as Open Government websites, which provide access and easy to understand information to the public on the use of resources and the results of government operations. These initiatives are intended to increase public awareness and confidence in the integrity, competence and professionalism of government accountability professionals

Chapter CGFM Award




1. Describe how your chapter marketed CGFM locally to grow the CGFM designation (i.e.,

employee, employer or university outreach, participation in career fairs, or partnering with

other professional organizations, etc.). (worth 30 points) (3500 Character Limit)

2. Describe how your chapter assisted potential new CGFMs in attaining certification this year (i.e.,

study groups, exam scholarships, courses, etc.). (worth 30 points) (3500 Character Limit)

3. Describe how you supported current CGFMs this year (i.e., help fulfill CPE requirements,

recognize CGFMs’ achievements, provide networking opportunities for CGFMs). (worth 25


4. Did your chapter obtain formal, tangible recognition of the CGFM by government agencies or

other entities this year? If yes, please describe. (worth 10 points) (3500 Character Limit)

5. Did your chapter have members who earned the CGFM designation this year? If yes, how many?

(worth 5 points) (3500 Character Limit)



• Recognizes AGA chapters that have done an outstanding job in promoting the CGFM Program and its members, other accountability professionals and their community

• Receipt of the award reflects that a chapter is willing to and had dedicated significant time and resources to further the recognition and integrity of the CGFM Program

Chapter Education Award


NOMINEE INFORMATION: Chapter Name: Chapter contact: Email Address: Address (Street, City, State, and Zip) Telephone:


1. Show evidence of a comprehensive, diverse and innovative education program (i.e., list topics

covered throughout the year, speakers’ fields, and/or variety of CPE). (worth 40 points) (3500

Character Limit)

2. Describe the attendance at your educational programs (i.e., who benefitted from the programs?

How many members attend? How many non-members? Are all chapter members engaged

throughout the year? Is the audience diverse? Does each program have the same or different

audience?). (worth 25 points) (3500 Character Limit)

3. Describe the chapter's marketing of education events. Highlight tools used, such as brochures,

fliers, online advertising, press outreach, postings, etc. for specific events. (worth 25 points)


4. Did your chapter do something new or innovative in education this year that should be

celebrated? (worth 10 points) (3500 Character Limit)



• Honors AGA chapters that have done an outstanding job in providing educational programs to its members and other accountability professionals

• Recognizes chapters that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment providing one or more educational events, which requires significant commitment of time and/ or resources

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Community Service Award




1. Describe your chapter’s most memorable service event this year and how it has impacted your

community. (25 points) (3500 Character Limit)

2. How did the project benefit your members/the chapter? (25 points) (3500 Character Limit)

3. Describe participation in the project (i.e., did it engage the majority of members, potential new

members, diverse members, what percentage of members participated?). (worth 20 points)


4. Describe how AGA’s visibility was increased by participating in the activity (i.e., was AGA

promoted at the event; was AGA recognized for participating?). (worth 20 points) (3500

Character Limit)

5. Did your chapter do something new or innovative in community service this year that should be

celebrated or sponsor a project related to the accounting/auditing professions? (worth 10



AWARD OVERVIEW • Honors AGA chapters that have done an outstanding job in community service projects

• Recognizes chapters that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to community service by participating in a number of community service projects or by participating in one project, which requires significant commitment of time and/ or resources

Emerging Leader Award of Excellence




1. Shown a commitment to government financial management and demonstrated innovative

techniques that were high impact and met a critical need (worth 40 points). (3500 Character

Limit)

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)





• Recognizes 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

• Nominees must have within 5–10 years of experience within the government financial management industry


• An individual may not receive this award more than once


• Recognizes outstanding reporting by a government in the past year through the generation of a report, website, dashboard, or information display, etc. for the public and/or government officials

• Reports/Communications/Information Displays/Websites/Presentations produced by state, local, or federal government units may be nominated to highlight great examples of transparency

• Successful entries will communicate large quantities of financial information, provide accessibility to information, and achieve a better understanding of the government’s financial results, position, service efforts, accomplishments, or subsequent decisions; communications in which information is easily available to the widest possible audience, is quickly and easily understandable, is presented in a manner that facilitates understanding, and has been read, used, and or acted on will be recognized

• Your nomination must include a pdf of or link to the information display being submitted

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