NCMA Awards and Honors Program

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NCMA Awards and Honors Program

• Mary Beth Lech CFCM, Fellow
• National Vice President and Treasurer (Elect)
• Dayton Chapter
• NCMA Leadership Summit 2005
• Charleston, South Carolina
• June 17-18, 2005

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How Do You Say Thanks?

• Personal Note
• Gift Certificate
• Fancy Plaque
• Certificate
• Article in a Newsletter
• Letter to the supervisor
• Name the person to a position with more
  responsibility
• Some of the above
• None of the above

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VIP Status

• Very Important Performers!
• How would you get the job done without them?
• Volunteers are the backbone of chapter success
• No paycheck
• Lots of work
• Compromise on personal priorities
• Keep em coming back!

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Our Future NCMA Leaders

• Every NCMA National Leader started with a
  chapter-level volunteer position
• Program Speaker patrol
• NES Chair
• Workshop coordinator
• Photographer
• Why did they come back for more?
• Someone said Thanks for helping me. You did a
  good job.

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Recognize the Willing Worker

• Chapter-level award program
• Thank you card
• Movie passes
• Volunteer picnic and hand out certificates

JUST DO IT!
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National Recognition Available

• Recognize chapters and chapter performers
• Many chapter members are future national award
  winners
• Review the criteria
• Nominate

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Details on the Intranet
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Award Categories

• Walter R Graalman Annual Award
• Recognizes overall chapter excellence in eight
  categories
• James E Cravens Membership Award
• Recognizes individuals AND chapters for
  outstanding membership accomplishments in
  recruitment and retention

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Award Categories

• Arthur B Muller Volunteer Award
• Recognizes exceptional volunteer contributions to
  all levels of NCMA
• Restriction--Cant be a chapter officer
• Albert Berger Outstanding Chapter Leadership
  Award
• Recognizes superior chapter leaders

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Specialized Awards

• Charles J. Delaney Memorial Award
• Best article in Contract Management magazine
• Education Award
• Exemplary contributions to the contract
  management profession through education
• NCMA AFIT Thesis Award
• Outstanding research paper at the Air Force
  Institute of Technology on contracting or
  acquisition

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Fellow

• Fellow
• NCMAs third highest honor.
• Based on points earned for various contributions
  to the profession and to NCMA
• Outstanding Fellow
• Honors Fellows who continue to make a difference
  in service to the profession and to NCMA after
  achieving Fellow status

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Special Honors

• National Achievement Award
• Recognition to NCMA volunteers for special
  achievement
• Must be nominated by a National Officer
• Selection made by National President
• NCMA Staff Achievement Award
• Honors National Office staff member for excellent
  performance and attitude
• Selection made by Executive Director

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Special Honors

• Herbert Roback Memorial Award
• Significant contribution to public contract
  management through lifelong achievement in the
  public and / or private sector
• Winners include Past Presidents, Members of
  Congress, CEOs, Cabinet Members, Government
  Agency Heads
• Blanche Witte Memorial Foundation Award
• Unique performance of exemplary achievement in
  procurement
• Member OR Non-member of NCMA
• Grade level restrictions (dept manager, O-4
  /GS-13)

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NCMA Highest Honors

• Honorary Life Member
• NCMAs highest honor
• Strict eligibility requirements
• Should already be a Dana Award winner
• Charles A. Dana Distinguished Service Award
• NCMAs second highest honor
• Exceptional, extended distinguished service
  including service as a National Officer
• Should have Fellow designation

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Lord, Help Me Win the Lottery

• Helpful Hint says the Lord Buy a ticket
• How do I get a national award winner in my
  chapter?
• Helpful hint says the Committee Nominate