INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS - OREGON CHAPTER
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service to veterans award

Innovation in Workforce Systems
The Services to Veterans - Innovation in Workforce Systems Award should detail outstanding accomplishments by an individual or group during the calendar year in providing services to veterans.  Entries are judged on achievement in service to veterans based not only on placements and other services, but also on participation in professional, community, and veteran's organization activities that demonstrate outstanding performance beyond the normal expectations of job requirements. For extraordinary innovation that directly or indirectly impacts systems, customers, or professionals within the workforce system. 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.

ELIGIBILITY
Any person, group, or organization who works or does work with the workforce system. Must be a current IAWP member or nominated by one. Member must have an active, paid or lifetime membership, during the contest and award year.
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.

CATEGORIES
There are three (3) categories to submit a nomination:
1. Individual
2. Group/Team
3. Organization

NOMINATION SUBMISSION COMPONENTS
The Services to Veterans - Innovation in Workforce Systems must include the standard nomination form AND the following submission components:
1. Overview of the Innovation: 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.
2. Nomination: Provide a narrative that describes the innovative accomplishment. Where applicable, include references to the criteria listed below
3. 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.
4. Documentation: Provide documents that support or illustrate the information contained in the narrative.

CRITERIA
In selecting the Services to Veterans - Innovation in Workforce Systems Award, the following criteria will be considered by the Selection Team. Please describe or expand upon each of these in the Innovation Overview and Nomination sections of your submission.
1. Out-of-the-box-thinking: Does this innovation represent out-of-the-box or cutting edge thinking? (20 points)
2. Leadership: Did this accomplishment demonstrate innovative leadership? Did this nominee’s leadership set the stage for further innovative work? (10 points)
3. 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)
4. 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? (5 points)
5. 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? (5 points)

SCORING
There are 50 points available. Twenty (20) points for criteria 1. Ten (10) points each for criteria 2 and 3. Five (5) points for each for criteria 4 and 5.


2013
GROUP-
Jeff Edwards and Kurt Carlsen

INDIVIDUAL-
Kurt Carlson

2012

GROUP-
Phil Butcher & Patrick Preston
INDIVIDUAL-
Tony Walton

2011
GROUP-
Roy Morris & Heather Partipilo
INDIVIDUAL-
Heather Partipilo

2010
John Concepcion
Charlene Grafton, Gina Green, Tamara Schroeder & Sandy Watkins

2009
Orlando Williams
Roy Morris & Kandice Newton

2008
Patrick Preston
Phil Butcher & Patrick Preston

2007
John Concepcion
Buddy Reed & Oregon City staff

2006
Russ McBride
Medford Vets Unit

2005
Jeff Edwards
Oregon City Veterans Unit

2004
John Concepcion

2003

Richard L. Gorby
LaPine Community Kitchen

2002
Keith Pearson
Coos Bay Office

2001
Michael “Rocky” Barker
Bend Office

2000
$ Bend Office
Russ McBride
Richard Gorby
1999
George Howard
Mark Dostal

1998
Bend Office
Michael “Rocky” Barker
Scott Halvorson
Toni Davis

1997
Salem Office
Coos Bay Office
Michael Barker
Tim Peterson

1996
Salem Office
The Dalles/Hood River Offices
Richard King
Michael Roth

1995
Medford Office
Gold Beach Office
Bruce Marcy

1994

Albany Office
McMinnville Office
John Reyes
Andy Runnion

1993
Downtown Portland Office
Roseburg Office
Mark McMurtrey
Dick King

1992
Oregon City Office
McMinnville Office
Ken Androes
Grady Bailey

1991
Salem Office
Astoria Office
Buster Young
Don Warren

1990
Salem Office
Coos Bay Office
Bruce Marcy
* Vi McPhee
1989
Salem Office
Coos Bay Office
Bob Nelson
Terry Harris-Inman

1988
Salem Office
Grants Pass Office
Al Canales
Carol McKibben

1987
Salem Office
McMinnville Office

1986
Oregon City Office
Springfield Office

1985
Grants Pass Office
Roseburg Office

1984
Grants Pass Office
Klamath Falls Office

1983
Roseburg Office
Hillsboro Office

1982
Grants Pass Office
Ontario Office
Dixon Van Landuyt
Lee Spore

1981
Hillsboro Office
Baker & Pendleton Offices
Mark Haag
Bob Shepherd

1980
McMinnville Office
Gold Beach & Hood River Office
John Hudanish
Eiliene Draper
1979
Medford Office
The Dalles Office
Dixon Van Landuyt
Greg Hickman

1978
Eugene Office
The Dalles Office

1977

Salem Office
Hermiston Office
Art Hawley

1976

Klamath Falls Office
La Grande Office

1975
Downtown Portland Office
La Grande Office

1974
# Rae Samson


# = Oregon Chapter award criteria allowed an individual or an office. 
Changed following year to meet International guidelines. 

* = First year DVOP and LVER where given at International level.

$ = International First Place Award

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