North Carolina
International Personnel Management Association
March 3, 2016
Dear Colleague:
On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors of the North Carolina Chapter of the International Personnel Management Association (NC-IPMA), I am pleased to solicit your nominations for the 2016 Annual Recognition Program. The program recognizes excellence in the field of human resources as demonstrated by individuals and agency members. Nominations are now being received for the following award categories:
Lifetime Achievement Award - presented to an individual who has made significant accomplishments in the field of public human resource management over the length of their career.
Recognition Award - presented to member agencies (as a group, or to individuals) for introducing innovative and creative programs and for achieving high standards in select categories. Categories include:
• Staffing
• Classification and Compensation
• Benefits
• Training and Career Development
• Communication and Employee Relations
• Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity
Past President’s Award - presented to a Past President of NC-IPMA who has retired from public service and has made noteworthy accomplishments.
Myers Johnson New Member Award - presented to a new member for meritorious contributions and support to NC-IPMA during his/her first year of membership. This person will be acknowledged for their time, volunteer efforts, and willingness to help in a multitude of areas.
Entry forms and instructions are enclosed. You are encouraged to submit innovativeideas from your organizations for consideration and/or to recommend a colleague for recognition.
NC-IPMA will announce the awards at the March 2016 NC-IPMA Spring Conference in Wilmington, NC. We look forward to receiving your nominations, which must be received by Monday, March 7, 2016. Please submit them to my attention: mminor@statesvillenc.net . Upon receipt of your entry, you should receive a confirmation email. If not, please contact me to ensure that your information was received. If you have any questions, you may contact me at 704-878-3572.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Mildred M. Minor
Mildred M. Minor
NC-IPMA Recognitions Committee
NC-IPMA Board Member
North Carolina Chapter
International Personnel Management Association
Lifetime Achievement Award Program
(Instructions and Entry Form)
Note: Entries must be received no later than March 7, 2016.
Name of Individual You Wish to Nominate: _______________________________________________
The Nominee's Employer: ____________________________________________________________
*Are you a current member of NC-IPMA? Yes __ No __
Recognition Category: (Select one)
__ Advancement of the Profession
__ Leadership
__ Service
__ Time Requirement
In no more than five (5) pages of doubled-spaced typing, please describe and clearly detail the accomplishments and characteristics of the nominee that you believe justify consideration for the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Supplemental materials are attached: Yes __ No __
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Signature of person making nomination Date
Daytime Phone Number: ________________________________
*A current member of NC-IPMA must nominate an individual. Please submit one copy of your entry to mminor@statesvillenc.net .
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North Carolina Chapter
International Personnel Management Association
Recognition Awards Program
(Instructions and Entry Form)
Note: Entries must be received no later than March 7, 2016.
Name of Agency/Institution/Organization: __________________________________________________
*Are you a current member of NC-IPMA: Yes ___ No ___
Number of FTE permanent positions in your Personnel/Human Resources
Department: ________
Entry Category:
___ Staffing
___ Classification/Compensation
___ Benefits/Safety/Risk Management
___ Training/Career Development
___ Communications/Employee Relations
___ Equal Employment Opportunity/ Diversity
Date of Project/Program Completion: ________________________
If project/program is not yet completed, briefly describe significant results to-date.
Please give a brief description. _______________________________________________________________
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In no more than five (5) pages of double-spaced typing, please describe and clearly detail the following items, if appropriate:
- · Project/ program objective(s)
- · Project/program budget and finance
- · Staffing levels and degree of involvement for program development, implementation and maintenance
- · Project/program value - significance of results, immediate and long-term benefits
- · Project/program innovation or uniqueness
- · Project/program results
- · Project/program adaptability
- · Project/program efficiency - cost effectiveness, staffing, etc.
- · Project/program contribution to Human Resources Management and image of agency/institution
Are you attaching any local news articles about the project/program, or brochures, etc., which help illustrate and provide an understanding of the written description?
Yes ___ No ___
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Signature I Date Signature I Date
Human Resources/Personnel Director Agency/Institution Head
(Optional)
Phone: ______________________________ Email: ____________________________
*Entries are limited to agencies/institutions that have an employee as a member of NC- IPMA. A current member of NC-IPMA must nominate an individual. Please submit one copy of your entry to mminor@statesvillenc.net.
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North Carolina Chapter
International Personnel Management Association
Myers Johnson New Member Award
(Instructions and Entry Form)
Note: Entries for this award must be received no later than March 7, 2016.
The individual chosen for this award will be recognized for their meritorious contributions and energy as a new member of NC-IPMA. This individual has graciously volunteered for a number of projects, is always eager to work for the good of the organization, willingly takes on tasks that others would prefer not to volunteer for, and is generally able to work well under pressure.
Name of Individual You Wish to Nominate: _____________________________________________
The Nominee's Employer: ___________________________________________________________
Is the Individual a Current Member of NC-IPMA: Yes ___ No ___
Please describe your reasons for nominating the individual identified above. You may include attachments, if necessary.
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* Printed Name/Signature of Individual Making the Nomination Date
Your Daytime Phone Number: _____________________Email: _____________________
*A current member of NC-IPMA must nominate the individual. Please submit one copy of your entry to mminor@statesvillenc.net.
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North Carolina Chapter
International Personnel Management Association
Past President’s Award
(Instructions and Entry Form)
Note: Entries must be received no later than March 7, 2016.
Name of Individual You Wish to Nominate: __________________________________________
The Nominee's Former Employer: __________________________________________________
Nominee's Date of Retirement: _____________________________________
The above Nominee must meet both of the following criteria:
- · Served the full term as NC-IPMA President, unless there was an unforeseen circumstance that prevented their serving the full term; and
- · Retired from public service in North Carolina.
In no more than two (2) pages of doubled-spaced typing, please describe, in detail, any accomplishments and/or outstanding characteristics of the nominee that you believe deserves consideration for the Past President's Award.
Supplemental materials are attached: Yes ___ No ___
______________________/_________________________ __________________
Printed Name/Signature of person making nomination Date
Your Daytime Phone Number: _____________________Email:_____________________
*A current member of NC-IPMA must nominate an individual. Please submit one copy of your entry to mminor@statesvillenc.net.
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