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CENTRAL ARIZONA CHAPTER
2012 MARKS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

“To recognize outstanding African-American leaders and their contributions to the field of public administration” NFBPA’s Marks of Excellence Award is bestowed upon an African American public administrator who has achieved extraordinary success in the field of public management while demonstrating an unselfish commitment to the community.

This prestigious award is NFBPA’s highest honor and is presented annually at the year end awards program.  Eligibility Eligible candidates include non-elected administrators at all levels of public service in local, state or federal governments, non-profit institutions, community-based organizations, academic institutions, or related professional groups.   

Criteria

The recipient of the Marks of Excellence award will be an individual who:
Is involved in public administration and has performed acts of public service, which have greatly benefited a community;

Has exhibited exemplary leadership qualities that have motivated those associated with him/her to strive for excellence in performance and service;

Has demonstrated by his/her personal efforts that service to the public goes beyond the descriptions of the job assignment;

Has consistently persevered to create and invent more efficient and innovative systems that benefit all segments of the population;

Is recognized as one whose perpetual quest for higher standards enriches the science of public management and raises the quality of services to the community;

Has contributed to a community in ways that are an inspiration to others, allowing others to learn new and better ways of accomplishing community driven goals;

Is of the highest moral character and is set apart from others as a candidate for national recognition. 

Nomination Procedures for all Awards

Persons sponsoring candidates for the award are required to follow the procedures outlined below:

• Submit a narrative, double-spaced, explaining the basis for the nomination.
• Enclose a biographical sketch of the nominee that includes pertinent information such as positions held, volunteer work, honors, awards and other relevant personal data.
• Include the nomination form which contains the name, address, title, organization and daytime telephone number of the nominee and contact information for the nominator.  

Please click below to obtain the nomination form for the Marks of Excellence award. 

Nomination Form

If you know of anyone who is worthy of this award, please contact:

Valerie Churchwell
Marks of Excellence Nominations Committee
City of Phoenix Aviation Department
Phone 602.273.2024; Fax 602.273.4084
Email: nfbpa-cac@arizonanfbpa.org