Frank Waller Public Relations Award

ELIGIBILITY: This award is presented annually to an employee of the Employment Department and/or member of IAWP (full member including retiree, and associate member) who has contributed the most in the promotion of better public relations for the Employment Department with the public, employers, and applicants.  All of a major part of the activity must have taken place during the calendar year of the award nomination.

CRITERIA: The criteria to be used in evaluating an individual's public relations activity shall be based on a review of outstanding contributions made by an individual which:

A)  Enhance the image of the Employment Department

B)  Demonstrate excellence in customer service

C)  Promote an awareness of the many services available through the Employment Department

NOMINATION SUBMISSION COMPONENTS:

Award Chair: Tracy Johnson / Julie Davidson

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CLICK HERE  for details on submitting your nominations.

A) Nomination Presentation - The nomination must be typed, double-spaced, in no less than 11 size font, on 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper. 

B) Statement of Accomplishment - This ONE PAGE statement must briefly describe the nominee(s) accomplishment, the dates the accomplishment occurred within the judging period, the manner in which the accomplishment was achieved, and the results or benefits derived from the accomplishment.  If the nominee is selected for an award, this summary will be used for various dissemination and shared-learning purposes.

C) Narrative - This concise, precise and descriptive narrative shall be not be more than 10 pages. The narrative should be an expansion of the statement of accomplishment. It must focus on the details of the actual accomplishment and include any necessary background information that explains why the accomplishment was exceptional to the association or agency.

The narrative should address the following:

• What was done - Description of activity or performance.
• When it was done - State the period of time covered. 
• How it was done - Own initiative, original idea, under direction, and if on own or agency time.
• Results - How and to what extent was the Employment Security Program benefited.

     

D) Documentation - The narrative must be supported only by documentation that relates directly to the accomplishment activities on which the nomination is based.  The documentation may be articles, newspaper or other periodical clippings, endorsements, recommendations, testimonials or original and/or digital photographs with a brief description of what each photograph is intended to show.  The articles and newspaper and other periodical clippings must be identified by date and source.  Any photographs and news items less than 8 1/2 X 11 inches in size must be mounted on 8 1/2 X 11-inch paper.  List, by type and date, any published articles, books, research, as well as work products, audio-visual or other materials representative of the contribution.

 

Highlight the nominee’s name in all evidence/documentation.  Include only documentation that relates directly to the accomplishment and judging time frame. When using acronyms or abbreviations, please spell out the first reference.

 

 

FRANK WALLER PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD HISTORY

 

2010
no award presented
2009
no award presented
2008
Art Ayre
Tom Fuller
2007
Tammy Schroeder
2006
Lonnie Martinez
2005
Craig Spivey
2004
Jean Work
2003
Thomas Fuller
2002
Guy Tauer
2001
no award presented
2000
Sabrina VanArtsdahlen
1999
Karen Scott
Patricia Barclay
1998
Cranda Westerdahl
1997
no award presented
1996
Ron Bassett-Smith
1995
Mary Hildreth
1994
Jean Work
1993
Michelle Kennedy
1992
Diane Ivers
1991
Romona Flores
Jerry Plante
Johnny Cordero
1990
no award presented
1989
Dorothy Monnier
1988
Neil Puckett
1987
Sue Hankins
1986
Pam Gervais
1985
no award presented
1984
Donna Hunter
1983
Marian Hungerford
1982
Dorothy Monnier
1981
Judy Clinebell
1980
Lillian Dilling
1979
Byrt Swinehart
1978
Phil Johnson
1977
Chris Perez
1976
Lucy Kurtzo
1975
Mary Jane Marshall