Awards
2011 CSDA Award Nominations Open! Due Aug. 26.
Do you have board members, staff, a chapter, or a program that you feel deserves recognition? Well now is the time to get in the spotlight!
Each year, CSDA presents various awards during the CSDA Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase. There are a number of different categories to enter your district and/or an individual. The following awards (by category) are open for nomination. All nominations must be submitted by August 26, 2011.
Individual Awards
Board President of the Year
Nominations may be submitted for Board President of the Year based on experience, effectiveness and leadership. Examples must be submitted that illustrate the rationale for the nomination. This award will be presented on Wednesday, October 12th during the Awards Banquet.
General Manager of the Year
Nominations will be accepted for the general manager believed to have exhibited exceptional experience, effectiveness and leadership in his or her district. Illustrative examples must be submitted with the nomination demonstrating how the individual has excelled and brought substantial benefit to the district and/or public. This award will be presented on Wednesday, October 12th during the Awards Banquet.
Excellence in Community Service
Selected for outstanding volunteerism offered to youth, seniors and/or other groups on behalf of the environment, public safety, general education and/or other public service beyond the general scope of service. District staff or elected officials qualify to receive this award. This award will be presented on Tuesday, October 11th during the 2:00pm Super Session.
Chapter Awards
CSDA Chapter of the Year
Chapters are an integral part of communication, advocacy and education efforts throughout the State. CSDA will present an award to one chapter nominated for its effectiveness in outreach, its involvement and creativity with activities on behalf of all districts in the chapter’s territory, and the chapter’s ongoing commitment to continuing education. This award will be presented on Wednesday, October 12th during the Chapter Reception.
District Awards
Innovative Program Award
The criteria for this award includes originality of program, tangible and positive results produced and a documented decrease in district costs or a demonstrated improvement in the district’s quality of service without significantly increasing costs. Additionally, the program should be easily adaptable and serve a best practices example for other districts. This award will be presented on Tuesday, October 11th during the 2:00pm Super Session.
Exceptional Public Outreach Award
The criteria for this award includes a demonstration of an increase in the district’s visibility with the public, Legislature and/or other key stakeholders. Additionally, the program may include improvement in district-constituent communication and evidence of communication pieces that are appealing and include creative, thorough and appropriate content relevant in communicating the districts business and/or program(s)/service(s). This award will be presented on Thursday, October 13th during the Closing Program.
Other Awards to be presented at Conference:
(nominations not accepted)
William Hollingsworth Award of Excellence
The prestigious “William Hollingsworth Award of Excellence” will be presented again in 2011. The Hollingsworth Award is not open for nominations, but is selected by the CSDA Board of Directors. It will be awarded to the one individual who has been vigilant in championing for special districts.
Mr. Hollingsworth was one of the “founding fathers” of CSDA and was the foremost advocate for special districts in the Capitol in the 1970s. Special districts and CSDA would not be what they are today were it not for Mr. Hollingsworth. In his honor, CSDA will be recognizing an individual who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond the call of duty and advocate extensively both for CSDA and special districts.
This award is selected by the CSDA Board of Directors and CSDA does not accept nominations.
Legislative Advocate of the Year
Selected for effectiveness in advocating for their district, special districts in general and/or CSDA at the local, state and/or federal level. District staff or elected officials may be considered for this award.
This award is selected by the CSDA Legislative Committee and CSDA does not accept nominations.
Special District Risk Management Authority – Safety Awards
Each year the SDRMA Board of Directors recognizes four agency members for their efforts in controlling losses and reducing claims. One small member and one large member from each program are recognized for the following annual safety awards;
• Earl F. Sayre Excellence in Safety Award for the Property/Liability Program
• McMurchie Excellence in Safety Award for the Workers’ Compensation Program
These awards will be presented to SDRMA participating member districts that have proven safety records and implement an exceptional safety and loss prevention program. Awards will be presented on Wednesday, October 12th during the SDRMA sponsored breakfast.
The SDRMA Board of Directors will evaluate existing safety programs as well as claims loss history and length of membership among their current members to determine the award recipients. No nominations for these awards will be accepted.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the awards or the awards process, please contact Charlotte Lowe, Executive Assistant, at the CSDA office toll-free at 877.924.2732 or by email at charlottel@csda.net. All nominees and selected award recipients will be notified prior to the CSDA Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase in Monterey, CA where awards will be announced and given out.
How to Enter (Application for CSDA Awards)
The District must be a CSDA Member in good standing and must submit the following information by August 26, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
1. Submit the completed Award Nomination Form which includes information on the district as well as a summary description of the program and why the district or individual should be considered.
2. Submit copies of all applicable documentation (i.e., a brochure on the program, a letter of commendation to an individual, information on how the program benefited the district/community, etc.).
3. There are categories for Small District (budget under $1 million; and Large District (budget $1 million+)
Address your packet to:
Charlotte Lowe, Executive Assistant
California Special Districts Association
1112 I Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
An external non-biased public relations firm will be reviewing all submissions and selecting the winners.
