NCMA Awards and Honors Program

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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!

4. 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.”

5. Recognize the Willing Worker • Chapter-level award program • Thank you card • Movie passes • Volunteer picnic and hand out certificates JUST DO IT!

6. National Recognition Available • Recognize chapters and chapter performers • Many chapter members are future national award winners • Review the criteria • Nominate

7. Details on the Intranet

9. 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

10. Award Categories • Arthur B Muller Volunteer Award • Recognizes exceptional volunteer contributions to all levels of NCMA • Restriction--Can’t be a chapter officer • Albert Berger Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award • Recognizes superior chapter leaders

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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)

15. 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

16. “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”