Oscar B. Jackson, Jr. President's Award Past Recipients
Each year since 2011 the NASPE President can select an individual or individual(s) to recognize for their commitment to the association and their work that went above and beyond for the betterment of the association.
Oscar B. Jackson, Jr. was appointed Administrator of the Oklahoma Office of Personnel Management by Gov. David Walters in 1991. Jackson served in this capacity and later also as Secretary of Human Resources and Administration until his retirement in 2011. Jackson was the ultimate ambassador to NASPE members, frequently reaching out to new appointees and to long-time members to welcome them and offer encouragement. He truly reflected the spirit of NASPE.
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2024
Laury Morgan
Director
Alabama State Personnel Department
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2023
Mark Betchey
Director, State and Local Government Strategy
Oracle
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2022
Kate Sheehan
Personnel/Labor Relations Director
Alaska Department of Administration
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2021
Kelly Hardwick
State Personnel Director
Mississippi State Personnel Board
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2019
Franklin Plaistowe
Director
Washington State Department of Personnel
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2018
Byron Decoteau
State Civil Services Director
Louisiana State Civil Service
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2017
Lucinda Meltabarger
Administrator Human Capital Management
Oklahoma Office of Management & Enterprise Services
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2016
Shannon Templet
Director of State Civil Service
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
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2015
Leslie Scott
Executive Director
National Association of State Personnel Executives
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2014
Deanne Mosley
Executive Director
Mississippi State Personnel Board
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2013
Randy Morris
HRIS Bureau Chief
Montana Human Resources Division
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2012
Eva Santos
Director
Washington State Department of Personnel
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2011
Neville Kenning
Vice President, State Government Consulting
Hay Group
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2011
Jim Farrell
Managing Director, Shared Services & Outstanding Advisory Services
KPMG
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To view a list of previous winners and other nominations, visit the NASPEs Hall of Fame.
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