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
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.
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.
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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 |
