1. Nomination packages may be submitted electronically or must be forwarded no later than July 12, 2007, to NASWA headquarters, 444 North Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 142, Washington, D.C. 20001; Attention: Veterans' Service Award Committee. If submitted on paper, the nomination should be typed, 6 copies, double spaced, and on agency letterhead over the agency administrator's signature. The nomination should provide documentation supporting the nomination.
   
   
2. The nomination package must include the Nominee Information and the Nominator Information in the format provided on the Nomination Form [PDF] [Word]. The Nomination Narrative is limited to two (2) pages and must be attached to the Nominee/Nominator information sheet. The additional documentation is limited to ten (10) pages.
   
   
3. Nomination activity should cover only the previous calendar year. Only one nomination per category, per state, will be accepted.
   
   
4. State administrators will be notified in writing of the final judgment of the Awards Committee. The awards will be announced and presented at the NASWA Annual Conference. If the appropriate state or local representative is not present, the presentation may occur in the states where each local office/one-stop center is located.
   
   

• Number of local offices and/or one-stop centers in state, total number of veterans staff (DVOPs and LVERs) in state. Number of staff in office or center being nominated. Number of veterans staff (DVOP - LVER) in office or center being nominated.
  
  
• Outstanding features, innovations, unusual approaches, supportive services, as justification for the nomination.
  
  
• A description of any outstanding private sector/business community, organized labor, and government based involvement.
  
  
• Description of the "EXCEPTIONAL" service to DISABLED VETERANS that was provided in the local service area and who provided the service (do not include names).
  
  
• Description of how well the veterans programs (DVOP-LVER) are integrated into the full local office or one-stop center being nominated.
  
  

• Local office/one-stop center performance on "Veterans Performance Standards," to include the most recent full program year report.
  
  
• Supporting data such as that generated by agency reporting systems. Supporting documents should emphasize and verify the excellent services provided to disabled veterans.
  
  
• Information relating to local office/one-stop center's efforts to publicize services available to disabled veterans such as job development and training opportunities, providing speakers for group meetings, etc. Copies of press releases, brochures and other promotional materials developed may be included. Do not include promotional materials developed by the DOL/ASVET National Office or NVTI.
  
  
• Cooperation between the local office/one-stop center and veterans' organizations. Indicate staff membership and participation in local veterans' organizations. Discuss cooperative programs, awards or letters of commendation presented to the local office/one-stop center or members of the staff and joint efforts to solve special problems. Include exhibits where possible.
  
  
• Statement of results, accomplishments, impact and any other information deemed appropriate to demonstrate the effectiveness of the nomination.
  
  
  • If, in the judgment of the Veterans' Affairs Award Committee, none of the nominations warrants an award, there will be no selection of an award winner for the calendar year being considered.
    
    

• E-mail: bsimoneau@naswa.org
• Phone: (202) 434-8020

NASWA/CESER
444 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Suite 142
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 434-8020