Service to Veterans Award

Oregon Chapter offers veterans awards annually in two categories, following the criteria established for the International Award competition.

The two categories are:  

A) Individual (member or non-member)

B) Group (member or non-member)

Separate nominations must be completed for each category.  The nomination 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, church, and veteran's organization activities that demonstrate outstanding performance beyond the normal expectations of job requirements. 

ELIGIBILITY: Any nominee for the individual award must be a veteran. Nominees must be either an IAWP member or nominated by an IAWP member.  Only activities that occurred during the calendar year preceding the year in which the award is presented will be considered for recognition.  The nomination must include a statement of accomplishment, narrative and supporting documentation.

CRITERIA: One or more of the following achievements should apply:

Specialized Needs Awareness - Successfully engaged audiences in a productive examination of the workforce development issues relevant to veterans to include TAP training and veterans employability skill workshops. Example: Workshops and/or presentations conducted during the calendar year.

Resource Promotion - Performed outstanding work in encouraging either employers or potential client groups to use workforce development services, thus enhancing the relationship between workforce development providers and the community. Example: Describe how the nominee(s) promoted the veterans program activities to increase job placement results.  Include copies of press releases, brochures and other promotional materials developed by the field office or agency. Do not include promotional material developed by USDOL.  

Employment Opportunity - Demonstrated leadership on issues or programs that had substantial impact on the improvement of working opportunities or working conditions for veterans. Example: Describe how the nominee(s) brought issues and programs to veterans’ service organizations (Job Fairs, Standowns, Service Providers, etc.). 

Customer Services/Outreach - Demonstrated exceptional and outstanding services for the betterment of veterans groups including homeless veterans and special disabled veterans. Example: Describe the nominee(s) efforts in delivering services to the VA Hospital, Vets Centers, halfway houses, homeless assistance centers, etc.

Partnering - Collaborated with veterans’ service and/or other organizations to take action on critical issues concerning workforce development and veterans. Example: Describe the nominee(s) interaction with veterans’ service organizations such as VFW (Veteran of Foreign Wars), American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, etc.  Discuss cooperative programs, awards or letters of commendation, and joint efforts to solve special problems. Include exhibits where possible.

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