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Call for Nominations - Deadline Extended, APRIL 10, 2024!Call for Nominations Printable Packet Nominations should be submitted via email to Kayla Leslie at [email protected] in Word or PDF using the provided nomination templates by April 10, 2024.The National Association of State Personnel Executives is proud to present The NASPEs, an Annual Awards Program designed to recognize great accomplishments of state human resource management personnel. This prestigious program includes the Eugene H. Rooney, Jr. Awards (for Leadership and Innovative Programs), the Eva N. Santos Communication Award, and the Advancing HR Professional Award. They highlight the innovative practices leadership engages within human resources either with an individual’s lead or with a cutting-edge program. The NASPEs winners are recognized during the NASPE Annual Meeting held each summer. The winning program and leadership winners each receive a complimentary meeting registration and plaque. In addition, award recipients are publicized in press releases, letters to governors, and policymakers, and shared with state’s personnel office. All nominated programs are available in the Hall of Fame. Nominations from dues-paying states are considered for eligibility. Nominated leaders and programs should have a positive effect on the administration of state human resource programs. A state’s central human resource department or line agency human resource operations may administer nominated programs. Programs and projects must have been operational for at least six months and must be transferable to other states. Selection criteria are based on the questions asked on the award application. Included in this packet are the specific criteria for each award and their categories. Nominations are encouraged in all areas of human resource management administration, but not limited to:
Submissions Must
Nominations should be submitted via email to Kayla Leslie at [email protected] in Word or PDF using the provided nomination templates.
Eugene H. Rooney, Jr. AwardsThese awards were established in memory of Eugene H. Rooney, Jr., who served as NASPE President at a time of great growth for the organization. The program recognizes innovative state human resource management practices that ensure access and equity while enhancing productivity and service delivery. It also recognizes individuals who exemplify the character, qualities and influence that Rooney had on state personnel administration. NASPE presents an award to one program and one individual for leadership during the NASPE Annual Conference. Eugene H. Rooney, Jr. Award for Leadership in State Human Resource ManagementNomination Template (please submit using the provided nomination template) Format Please include the following information: Provide a narrative answer for each of the questions. You are limited to four-pages (based on regular 8 1/2 x 11” paper double-spaced in 12-point font). Also, provide one letter endorsing the nominee’s achievement. Do not send supporting documentation. Criteria
Nomination Template(please submit using the provided nomination template)
Eugene H. Rooney, Jr. Award for Innovative State Human Resource Management ProgramNomination Template (please submit using the provided nomination template) Format Please include the following information: Please attach a one-page summary of the program. Provide a narrative answer for each of the questions. You are limited to four pages (based on regular 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper double-spaced in 12-point font). The four-page limit does not include the one-page summary. Criteria
Nomination Template (please submit using the provided nomination template)
Eva N. Santos Communications AwardThis award was named in memory of Eva N. Santos, who served as NASPE president and through her leadership sought to recognize excellence in state government HR Communication.Nominations for the Communications Awards may include but are not limited to:
Nomination Template (please submit using the provided nomination template) Format Please include the following information: Feel free to include links to websites and snapshots as part of your nomination. Criteria
Nomination Template(please submit using the provided nomination template) Advancing the HR Profession AwardThe HR professional’s role continues to evolve from transactional to strategic. This award will recognize programs and efforts within state government that address the changing landscape and, much like NASPE itself, serve to advance the HR profession by providing professional development opportunities, facilitating communication and networking between HR staff at all levels, and promoting a sense of community and value in HR work. Nomination Template (please submit using the provided nomination template) Format Please include the following information: Feel free to include links to websites as part of your nomination. Criteria
Nomination Template(please submit using the provided nomination template) To view a list of previous winners and other nominations, visit the NASPEs Hall of Fame. |