Oregon Chapter Citation Award - This award recognizes outstanding private sector (not Workforce entity) contributions in promoting workforce development programs/initiatives or in advancing IAWP objectives. Must be nominated by an IAWP member or group where at least one person is a member. Judged: Oregon Chapter.
Contributions can take many forms and may include a significant role in the implementation and effective delivery of a highly innovative idea or system. This could include, but is not limited to, implementation of a new system or process, developing an innovative program, creating a new way of delivering services, developing new technology or a new way to use technology, creating new partnerships, developing and/or implementing new policy, or going far above and beyond the regular duties of the job.
Contributions can take many forms and may include a significant role in the implementation and effective delivery of a highly innovative idea or system. This could include, but is not limited to, implementation of a new system or process, developing an innovative program, creating a new way of delivering services, developing new technology or a new way to use technology, creating new partnerships, developing and/or implementing new policy, or going far above and beyond the regular duties of the job.
NOMINATION SUBMISSION COMPONENTS
ELIGIBILITY
Any person, group, or organization who works or does work with the workforce system. There is no IAWP membership requirement for this award. If this is a project or activity that is taking place over multiple years, the majority of the work or demonstrated results must have taken place during the contest year.
CRITERIA
In the selection the Oregon Chapter Citation Award Recipient, the following criteria will be considered by the Selection Team.
- Use the On-line form to nominate someone for this award. A (one) summary paragraph (500 words or less) that adequately describes the innovation and its outcomes and benefits with sufficient detail that anyone reading it will understand the innovation.
- Nomination: Provide a narrative that describes the innovative accomplishment. Where applicable, include references to the criteria.
- Endorsement Letters: Attach up to two (2) letters of endorsement (optional and not to exceed 4 pages) from someone in a leadership position who can attest to the value of the innovation. Endorsement letters are not required.
- Documentation: Provide documents that support or illustrate the information contained in the narrative.
ELIGIBILITY
Any person, group, or organization who works or does work with the workforce system. There is no IAWP membership requirement for this award. If this is a project or activity that is taking place over multiple years, the majority of the work or demonstrated results must have taken place during the contest year.
CRITERIA
In the selection the Oregon Chapter Citation Award Recipient, the following criteria will be considered by the Selection Team.
- Out-of-the-box-thinking: Does this innovation represent out-of-the-box or cutting edge thinking?
- Leadership: Did this accomplishment demonstrate innovative leadership? Did this nominee’s leadership set the stage for further innovative work?
- Enthusiasm: Has this innovation led to a new product, process or idea? Can it be integrated widely? Does it have the potential to generate revenue or initiate other ideas or exemplary work? (10 points)
- Impact: Will the innovation bring fundamental change and/or move the organization or the world of workforce development forward? Does it identify new ways to improve the quality of services or programming? Does it identify new approaches for completing work more efficiently and/or effectively? Is the work practical and sustainable?
- Replicability: Can the innovation be replicated within other areas of workforce development or at other organizations? Would it be valuable to do so? Does the innovation plan for successful implementation? Does it demonstrate long-term success?
2013
No Award 2012 Jackson County OEC 2011 Oregon Employer Council - Clackamas County 2010 Region 13 Workforce Board |
2009
Josephine County Employer Council 2008 Jackson County Employer Council 2007 Jackson County Employer Council 2006 David Brydson-LaDara Enterprises Western Washington County Employer Council (International Winner) 2005 Lori Krest-Bimbo Bakeries Tualatin Valley Employer Council 2004 Ray Clore-SEDCOR 2003 Sam Brooks Workforce Investment Council 2002 Howard Baker, Jr. Douglas County Employer Council 2001 Reser’s Fine Foods 2000 Oregon City Employer Council |
1999
South Coast Employer Council 1998 no award presented 1997 Joe Roszak Oregon Employer Council 1996 Gresham JSEC 1995 Michelle Wallace Marion, Polk, Yamhill Counties JSEC 1994 Oregon City JSEC 1993 Rich Cole Beaverton JSEC 1992 Pat Mayberry Cutler & Company, Medford 1991 Toni Cox 1990 Gin Denison |
1989
Bear Creek Corp., Medford 1988 Eldon Johnson Roseburg JSEC 1987 Anita Horn 1986 Corwin Matthews State JSEC Committee 1985 Faye Meskse 1984 Karl Fredericks 1983 Mark Hatfield 1982 Ron Anderson 1981 Fran McLean 1980 Doug Dinsmore |
1979
Nguyen Quoc Hung 1978 Randy Springer 1977 William G. Todd 1976 Walter Roloff 1975 Robert Moldenhauer 1974 Nellie Wolcott 1973 Robert B. Keady |