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List of Public Service Awards Programs National
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Institution Award Category
Britain
1 Brighton & Hove City Council Date of Establishment: 2010 Website: http://publicserviceawards.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ Contact: Brighton & Hove City Council Tel: 01273 290548 email: [email protected]
The Aim of the awards: - to recognize the work of local public services and the staff who provide them - to congratulate the best for what they do and inspire others - to strengthen the links between public service partners - to raise public awareness of the value of public sector work - to promote the public sector as an attractive sector in which to work
2 The Guardian Public Service Awards Date of Establishment: 2003 Website: http://www.guardian.co.uk/publicservicesawards Contact : [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Categories: Service Delivery Innovation & Progress Citizenship & Volunteering Overall Winner Public Servant of the Year
Republic of Ireland 3 The Ericom Spider
Awards Date of Establishment: 1996 http://www.eircomspiders.ie/index.php
Internet/Website Awards Charitable & Non-Profit Organisation Category: The eircom Spiders 2010 award for Charitable and Non-Profit Organisations, sponsored by Donedeal.ie will be for those whose websites demonstrate innovation and whose primary purpose is philanthropic worthy causes. Nominees will also be judged on design, content, innovation and media
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compatibility.
4 Ireland ICT Excellence Awards Date of Establishment: 2001 Website: http://www.ictexcellenceawards.ie/categories.aspx?id=1 Contact: [email protected] (01) 294-7751 [email protected] (01) 294-7763
Project of the Year (Public Sector)
World Class Innovation Award
Corporate, Social & Environmental Initiative of the Year
Best Use of Tech in Education & Training
Distributor of the Year
Belize 5 Belize Public Service
Awards Date of Establishment: 2006 Website: http://www.belize.gov.bz/public/Attachment/142112402971.PDF Contact: Ninfa Matus: [email protected] Freya Parham-August: [email protected]
The Belize Public Service Awards recognize public officers who have demonstrated excellence in the achievement of results for Belizeans and reflect the priorities of the Public Service, while demonstrating key leadership competencies. The Awards are opened to INDIVIDUALS employed by the Government of Belize at the national level as well as entire TEAMS, namely, Ministries, Departments and Units.
Public Officer of the Year
Ministry of the year
Department of the Year
25 Year Long Service Award
Brazil
6 Brazil Public Management and Citizenship Program
Date of Establishment: 1996
Website: http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/brazil.html
When the Programa Gestão Pública e Cidadania (Public Management and Citizenship Program) awards cycle began in 1996, the questions facing Brazil’s innovators were very much linked to a lack of public faith in sub-national and, particularly, local government. The 1988 constitution set a framework for a substantial degree of decentralization, but doubts remained as to the capacity of local governments to deliver services efficiently and
http://inovando.fgvsp.br Contact: Phone: (55 11) 3281-7904 Fax: (55 11) 3287-5095 * E-mail Address Unknown (Website e-mail incorrect : [email protected])
equitably. Now, the best practices collected in the Public Management and Citizenship Program databank demonstrate a marked increase in faith in local governance as citizen participation and innovative programming have influenced the management of the country’s municipalities. The Program has been able to establish a basis for a Latin American Observatory on Innovations, and continues to work on extending its network horizontally to include its other southern colleagues, through its collaboration with the Ford Foundation Liaison Group Innovations Awards Programs in Chile, Mexico, and Peru.
Bahrain
7 eGovernment Excellence Award Date of Establishment: 2008 http://www.egovawards.bh/AboutEn.aspx?Id=1 E-Mail: [email protected]
The Excellence Award Program aims to attract participation from all Government Institutions that have exhibited exceptional achievements, leadership and innovation in their use of IT. Categories: eContent eService eMaturity eProject eEconomy eEducation
8 Bahrain eContent Award Date of Establishment: 2003 Website: http://www.bea.bh/default.asp?action=category&id=11 Contact: [email protected]
The concept of Bahrain eContent Award inspired by the World Summit Award (WSA) which showcase best eContent projects. The Bahrain eContent Award is distinctively featured as a national event which contributes to introduce and promote Bahrain eProducts locally and globally. Egovernment Einclusion Escience Ebusiness Emedia Eentertainment Elearning Eculture
Canada
9 IPAC (Institute of Public Administration of Canada) Public Sector Leadership Awards Date of Establishment: 2008 Website:
Innovative Management Awards: Distinguishes government organizations that have shown exceptional innovations that address the wide variety of issues facing society today. Leadership Award Program (In conjunction with Deloitte) Recognizing and building the cadre of public sector leaders is a critical ingredient in the success of our country and communities.
http://www.ipac.ca/Awards_Overview http://www.ipac.ca/IM-Home E-Mail: [email protected] Leadership Awards with Deloitte/IPAC: http://www.leadershipawards.ca/en/about/Pages/default.aspx [email protected] [email protected]
Vanier Medal: A mark of distinction and exceptional achievement to a person who has shown distinctive leadership in public administration and public service in Canada, or who, by his/her writings or other endeavours, has made a significant contribution in the field of public administration or public service in Canada.
The Pierre De Celles / IPAC Award: For Excellence in the Teaching of Public Administration. New Professionals Award: The Institute of Public Administration of Canada will present one national award each year to a promising new public service professional. Regional Group Excellence Award: Awarded to a Regional IPAC group that exhibits excellence in its endeavours while exemplifying the ideals and objectives of the Institute's Mission. The Tony Hunt Kwakiutl carving is awarded at the annual IPAC Conference.
10 Public Service Award of Excellence (PSAE) Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Date of Establishment: 2005 Website: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/arp/exc-eng.asp Contact: Telephone: (613) 957-2400Fax: 613-941-4000 E-Mail: [email protected]
There are eight categories for the award:
Excellence in citizen-focused service delivery
Employment equity and diversity
Exemplary contribution under extraordinary circumstances
Innovation
Management excellence
Official languages
Outstanding career
Youth
*Values and Ethics - Serving with integrity and respect Strategic Thinking - Innovating through analysis and ideas Engagement - Mobilizing people, organizations, partners Management Excellence - Delivering through action management, people management, financial manage
11 Public Service Award of Excellence Government of Newfoundland, Canada Date of Establishment: 2002 Website:
The Public Service Award of Excellence is the highest honour an employee can receive from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Open to all employees, this award highlights excellence and outstanding job performance at both individual and team levels. It celebrates the exceptional work, commitment and creativity of employees who are making a notable contribution to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2001/exec/0612n02.htm Contact: Executive Council Communications Branch Government of Newfoundland and Labrador P.O. Box 8700 St. John's, NL A1B 4J6 Phone: (709) 729-4164 Fax: (709) 729-0584 Email: [email protected]
12 GTEC Canada Government Technology Distinction Awards Program Date of Establishment: 1994 Website: http://www.gtec.ca/awards/awards-program-overview.php E-Mail: [email protected]
For the past 17 years, the Distinction Awards have been a hallmark recognition program for the public sector. They recognize leadership, innovation and excellence in information management in the public sector with the prestigious Distinction Award Medal. 1. EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY 2. TRANSFORMING THE BUSINESS OF
GOVERNMENT 3. EXCELLENCE IN IT OPERATIONS 4. WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE A
DIFFERENCE 5. INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP
Chile 13 The Citizenship and Local
Management Program in Chile (in Spanish) Date of Establishment: 1999 Website: http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/chile.html Contact: Phone: (562) 236-3060 Fax: (562) 236-3049 [email protected]
This Awards programme rewards innovation of local governments for effective problem solving in the public sector Premio Innovación y Ciudadanía - Innovation Awards and Citizenship This Awards programme intends to identify and reward agents of civil society or the public sector that have developed innovative initiatives that tend to foster citizen participation in local public management
China
14 China Innovations Programme Date of Establishment: 2000 Website: http://www.chinainnovations.
Eligibility: All local governments and party organizations engaged in public service or public administration, creative activities are all within the scope of selection. Local government agencies and organizations, at the city and county levels, including county-level cities and city districts, or the county party and government agencies, mass organizations, youth and women organizations and other
org/ E-mail: [email protected]
legitimate social groups. And application criteria/conditions: - Applications must be submitted by local party and government agencies or other legitimate organizations, social groups, etc which are engaged in public service or public administration activities; - Innovation as initiated voluntarily, and not forced upon by the higher authorities; - Public welfare applications must be designed to promote social welfare non-profit activities; any profit-making tendencies will not be within the scope; - Applications must be innovative, rather than rigid implementation as ordered by higher authorities - Effectiveness of the project must be proved through significant social benefits, and has been active and recognized by the community - Timeliness: applications must be executed before the application period for more than a year, and producing results.
15 Hong Kong Awards Best Public Service Application Award Date of Establishment: 2006 Website: http://www.hkictawards.hk/ E-Mail: [email protected]
Categories: Best Business Award, Best Collaboration Award, Best Digital Entertainment Award, Best Digital Inclusion Award, Best Innovation and Research Award, Best Professional development Award, Best Public Service Application Award, and Best Ubiquitous Networking Award.
The Republic of South Africa 16 The Impumelelo
Innovations Date of Establishment: 2000 Website: http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/south_africa.html Telephone: +27 21 424 6360 E-mail: [email protected]
2010 Sustainability Awards • Green Governance • Green Science & Technology • Green Building & Infrastructure • Green Landscaping & Biodiversity • Green Transport & Mobility • Green Agriculture & Land Use • Green Tourism & Hospitality • Green Communities & Cities • Green Health • Green Education & Training • Green Arts & Culture • Green Advocacy/Justice
17 Public Sector Excellence Awards South Africa (Public Sector Excellence) Date of Establishment: 2009
The Public Sector Excellence™ Awards are a citizen-centred recognition and celebration of excellence in the public sector based on the Public Sector Excellence Reputation Index™ results. The
Website: http://www.publicsectorexcellence.org/Awards.aspx E-Mail: [email protected]
awards raises the profile of the work and achievements of winning teams, agencies and organisations among colleagues, peers and most importantly are a validation of their efforts by citizens. Categories: Lifetime Achievement for Distinguished Public Service Public Sector Excellence Grand Prix Leadership and Communication Effectiveness & Service Orientation Sector Excellence High awareness amongst South African Citizens
Mexico 18 Premio Gobierno y Gestión
Local. Awards for Local Government and Management Date of Establishment: 2001 Website: http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/mexico.html http://www.premiomunicipal.org.mx/p2009/home.php E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Phone : (55) 5727-9800 (ex. 6354)
This programme identifies and rewards best practices in local government with a view to institutionalizing them and further developing democratic local governance. Awards are given on an annual basis.
Oman 19 e-Oman Awards
Date of Establishment: 2009 Website: http://www.ita.gov.om/ITAPortal/Pages/Page.aspx?NID=240&PID=936&LID=53 E-mail: [email protected]
The eOman Award aims to recognise distinguished performances in the delivery of electronic services from the governmental agencies that aspire to transform the community of the Sultanate of Oman into a sustainable knowledge society. Objectives: Encourage government engagement within the digital society Promote excellence and creativity in the public sector websites Demonstrate richness and diversity of e-contents & e-services Improve quality of service to citizens and ensure greater public trust
Recognise and reward outstanding performance in ICT Establish best practice for ICT projects and create an archive of such projects Establish standards and references in compliance with professional and international standards for measuring ICT development online Enable effective participation in regional and international digital excellence competitions Promote intellectual property rights and provide production opportunities
Peru
20 Participation and Local Management Program Sponsored by The Liason Group http://www.ash.harvard.edu/ash/Home/Programs/Innovations-in-Government/Liaison-Group Date of Establishment: 2002 Website: http://www.redccss.org.pe/participacion/ Phone: (51) 1 626 2000, extension 4352 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Peru’s Programa de Participación y Gestión Local (Participation and Local Management Program) has chosen to focus on awarding those innovations that emphasize collaboration between state and civil society to deal with local challenges. The program has publicized the award in every municipality in the country, with the goal of gathering best practices in public-private partnerships created and developed at the local level.
Philippines 21 Galing Pook Award for
Local Government (Sponsored by The Liason Group http://www.ash.harvard.edu/ash/Home/Programs/Innovations-in-Government/Liaison-Group) Date of Establishment: 1993 http://www.galingpook.org/main/index.php/galing-pook-awards.html
The Galing Pook Awards was launched in 21 October 1993 as a pioneering program that searches and recognizes innovative practices by the local government units. LGU finalists with outstanding initiatives are carefully selected and winners are recognized in a very prestigious awards ceremony. The award is conferred by the President of the Republic of the Philippines. The awardees of the Galing Pook are chosen from a national search of local governance programs, evaluated through a multilevel rigorous screening process based on positive results and impact, promotion of people’s participation and empowerment, innovation, transferability and sustainability, and efficiency of program service delivery.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Beyond the awards, winning programs become models of good governance promoted for adoption in other communities. They provide useful insights and strategies to find innovative solutions to common problems. More importantly, they affirm the community and the local government’s commitment to good governance. Since its inception, at least 230 programs of 152 local governments were awarded the Galing Pook. These awardees become very important advocates in stimulating and inspiring other local governments to introduce innovative practices and provide a fertile environment for the replication of successful reforms.
UGANDA 22
Annual Communication Innovation Awards Host: Uganda Communications Commission Awards (UCC) Date of Establishment: 2010 http://www.ucc.co.ug/award/awards.htm http://www.ucc.co.ug/e-newsletter.pdf E-Mail: [email protected]
-Open to both private & public sector; but special mention for NGOSs/public sector organizations The Communications Innovations Award Initiative is a special initiative of the Commission different from its conventional regulatory work that creates a channel for identifying, generating interest and recognition of various stakeholders in advancing availability and access to modern and innovative communications services including postal in Uganda. Categories: Innovative Product/Service Award Product Developer Award Content Service Award Consumer Empowerment Award
USA
23 Harvard University Innovations in American Government Award AND Honoring Nations Award (Sponsored by The Liaison Group http://www.ash.harvard.edu/ash/Home/Programs/Innovations-in-Government/Liaison-Group) 2 Programs: 1) Innovations: Date of Establishment: 1985
1. Innovations: The program highlights exemplary models of government innovation and advances efforts to address the nation's most pressing public concerns. Since its inception in 1985, the Program has received over 27,000 applications and recognized nearly 500 government initiatives since it was established in 1985 with funding from the Ford Foundation. In order to shine a light on other noteworthy government programs and practices, this year, the Innovations Program has launched a new initiative, called Bright Ideas, which will serve to further recognize and promote creative government initiatives and partnerships in order that government leaders, public servants, and other individuals can learn about noteworthy ideas and can adopt those initiatives that can work in their own
http://www.ash.harvard.edu/Home/Programs/Innovations-in-Government/Awards [email protected] 2) Honouring Nations: Date of Establishment: 1987 http://hpaied.org/ [email protected]
communities.
2. Honouring Nations:
Celebrating, documenting, and disseminating the stories of the outstanding programs in self-governance that are daily emerging from the Native nations, Honouring Nations highlights tribal government successes. Honouring Nations invites applications from American Indian governments across a broad range of subject areas: education; health care; resource management; government policy development and reform; justice; inter-governmental relations; and economic, social, and cultural programs.
24 National Science Board Public Service Award Date of Establishment: 1996 http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/awards/public.jsp E-Mail: [email protected]
Candidates for the NSB Public Service Award should have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishment in meeting the following selection criteria:
• Increased the public's understanding of the processes of science and engineering through scientific discovery, innovation, and its communication to the public.
• Encouraged others to help raise the public understanding of science and technology.
• Promoted the engagement of scientists and engineers in public outreach and scientific literacy.
• Contributed to the development of broad science and engineering policy and its support.
• Influenced and encouraged the next generation of scientists and engineers.
• Achieved broad recognition outside of the candidate's area of specialization.
• Fostered awareness of science and technology among broad segments of the population.
25 International Personnel
Management Association (IPMA) Agency Award for Excellence
Agency Award for Excellence: Te recognition of small, medium and large agencies, based on the number of employees in the jurisdiction served by the personnel program. Additionally, the award recognizes the
Date of Establishment: 1985
http://www.ipma-hr.org/public-sector-hr-community/awards-scholarships-fellowships Phone: (703) 549-7100 E –mail: [email protected] [email protected]
personnel program’s accomplishments and efforts over a three-year period immediately preceding the nomination, thereby allowing consideration of cumulative as well as one-time achievements. Other IPMA awards (for individuals not organizations):
IPMA Award: to recognize an individual who exemplifies the highest standards of the profession by promoting and contributing to the transformation of the HR profession through their leadership in the Federal HR community or by their action in effective HR service delivery. The individual must appropriately utilize key HR roles of business partner, change agent, leader, and technical expert to ensure HR policies and/or service delivery adds value to agency/department operations.
Warner W. Stockberger Achievement Award: recognizes and honours a person in public or private life who has made outstanding contributions in the field of public sector personnel management at the federal, state or local level.
William A. Jump Award:
To recognize outstanding service in administration by a Federal career employee who has not reached his/her 37th birthday. The winner must demonstrate long-term resourcefulness and adherence to the principles of enlightened public service, integrity, and dedication to duty
26 American University Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership Date of Establishment: 1976 http://www.american.edu/spa/dpap/Roger-Jones-Nomination.cfm Office of the Dean School of Public Affairs, Ward 310 American University
Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership
Sponsored by the School of Public Affairs at American University to honour Federal career executives who have exhibited superior leadership in organizational achievements and the development of managers and executives for effective continuity in Government.
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016-8022 202-885-2941 [email protected]
27 Federal Managers Association Date of Establishment: 1982 http://www.fedmanagers.org/public/communitypartners.cfm Federal Managers Association 1641 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2818 Phone: (703) 683-8700 Fax: (703) 683-8707
E-Mail: [email protected]
Manager of the Year Award
Sponsored by the Federal Managers Association to honor an outstanding Federal manager for community involvement, workplace accomplishments and contributions, and active participation in the association.
28 U.S General Services Administration IRMCO Awards Date of Establishment: 1950 http://www.irmco.gov/ http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104362 Email: [email protected]
Miles Romney Achievement Award for Innovation in Personal Property Management
This award recognizes Federal agencies for innovative personal property management practices, new property management practices that maximize the reuse of government assets, and improvements to current property disposition processes
IRMCO Award: in recognition of exceptional ability to operate across organizational boundaries to improve the citizen’s experience with their government. One team and one individual were recognized:
Citizen Services Award: for innovative programs that enhance the citizen experience; agencies that have excelled in the area of customer service via web, telephone, or email helping citizens more easily find the information they need from their
government.
Chief Information Officers Council’s Leadership Award: recognize employees and teams committed to using technology to open government, improve citizen engagement, and strengthen network security
29 National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC: Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Date of Establishment: 1964 http://www.nagc.com/awards/ 201 Park Washington Court Falls Church, VA 22046-4527 Telephone (703) 538-1787 Fax (703) 241-5603 E-mail [email protected]
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Pencil and Gold Screen Awards. To recognize outstanding international Government communications projects and their producers
30 Government Solutions Center & Federal Computer Week Pioneer Award Date of Establishment: 1998 http://fcw.com/articles/2011/03/28/fed100-full-list.aspx http://events.fcw.com/EventExhibits.aspx?Event=ITG06 3141 Fairview Park Drive Suite 777 Falls Church, VA 22042-4507 Call: 1-800-746-0099 Local: 1-703-876-5060 Fax: 1-703-876-5059 Email: [email protected]
To recognize e-Government initiatives that improve products and services to citizens and organizations and are actively in us, nominees can be U.S. Federal, state, or local government agencies, as well as successful programs from outside the United States. To recognize government agencies that demonstrate: “Innovative Use of Technology in Government Programs.”
31 Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
. Research Achievement Award: The award recognizes individuals/organizations that have contributed significantly to the advancement of governmental
Date of Establishment: 1966-1978 http://www.agacgfm.org/membership/awards/default.aspx E-Mail: [email protected]
financial management by conducting a research project.
2. Einhorn-Gary Award: formally recognizes major contributions to advancing government accountability.
3. Frank Greathouse Leadership Award: recognize government employees who have demonstrated sustained outstanding leadership and notable contributions to financial management, and to encourage increased interest, growth, development and distinctive leadership in the field of financial management.
4. Achievement of the Year Award: recognize leadership or outstanding achievement in developing, implementing and improving financial management in government service in the past year.
5. Educator Award: recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the education and training of government financial managers.
6. International Achievement Award: recognize leadership or outstanding achievement in international government financial management.
7. Emerging Leader Award: recognize younger government financial managers for notable contributions toward excellence in financial management. It is hoped that this recognition will encourage others to achieve early in their professional lives.
8. Excellence in Govt. Leadership: to a government professional who exemplifies and promotes excellence in government, outstanding leadership, high ethical standards and innovative management procedures.
32 City of Wichita, Sedgwick County and Wichita Public Schools Date of Establishment: 1987 http://www.wichita.gov/News/Announcements/04-07-2011b.htm E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recognizes employees who exhibit the highest standard of service.
Exemplary performance that has contributed to the public interest,
Innovative problem-solving skills that have improved service delivery,
Adherence to high ethical standards in carrying out job responsibilities, and
A record of community involvement through participation in civic organizations.
33 National Conference of Bar Foundations
NCBF Award for Bar Foundation Excellence in Public Service Programming
Date of Establishment: 1999 http://www.ncbf.org/about_us/index.cfm?action=awards Email: [email protected]
The NCBF Award for Bar Foundation Excellence in Public Service Programming recognizes a bar foundation for an innovative, imaginative program and/or grant award for public service projects in the legal arena. The award honors a bar or law foundation for its creative response to important societal issues.
The award emphasizes the following criteria:
Innovation and creativity of the idea
Efficiency of execution
Outcomes of the project or grant; and
The ability to be replicated by other bar foundations and to be flexible enough to change course as emerging needs arise.
34 The Computer World
Honours Program (USA) Computer World Honours Program: Date Established: 1990 Enterprise Intelligence Awards: Date Established: 2008 http://www.cwhonors.org
Kathleen Dury Registration Manager [email protected]
Honours Program:
Every year, members of the Chairmen’s Committee identify organizations from around the world whose use of information technology has been especially noteworthy for originality of conception, breadth of vision and significance to society. These organizations are invited to contribute a case study to the program’s collection.
After review and qualification to meet strict selection criteria, key case studies are granted Laureate status and are recognized publicly at an historic medal ceremony in Washington, D.C. Among the Laureates, selected Finalists are also identified and recognized, and ultimately, a select group of 21st Century Achievement Award Recipients are announced and recognized at a formal gala ceremony.
Independent of the Laureate recognition, The Computerworld Honours Program also annually presents several prestigious Leadership Awards to honour the extraordinary lifetime achievements of selected individuals – leaders whose significant, individual contributions have left an indelible mark on the world with technology.
Enterprise Intelligence Awards:
5 Categories – one of which is for ‘Government & Non-Profit.’
Description: For excellence in strategic reuse of existing architecture across government agencies to
create a scalable system that enables faster development of data applications.
35 Board of Governors Excellence in Public Service Award Date Established: 2007 Appalachian State University http://www.teachingawards.appstate.edu/service.html E-Mail: [email protected]
The Board of Governors Excellence in Public Service Award aims to encourage, identify, recognize and reward public service by faculty of the University of North Carolina system. The selection criteria for the BOG Excellence in Public Service Award includes:
Faculty members of any of the 17 institutions of the University of North Carolina system are eligible.
Sustained, distinguished, and superb achievement in university public service and outreach, and contributions to improving the quality of life of the citizens of North Carolina.
The creativity and impact of a nominee’s achievements are of a magnitude that greatly exceeds the normal accomplishments of a productive faculty.
36 De Paul University Public Service Award Date Established: Unknown http://condor.depaul.edu/~acafflpc/section5.htm E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
DePaul's specific commitment to service is a distinctive characteristic of the university. Our mission affirms that the university "encourages faculty...to apply specialized expertise in ways that contribute to the social, economic, cultural and ethical quality of life" in our global community. The purpose of this award is to honour the meaningful and significant contributions of our faculty during their time at DePaul to the communities in which they are involved. As a community, we benefit from the efforts of our members; this award is our way of showing gratitude, appreciation and support for the gifts of our faculty.
In accordance with the purpose of this award, faculty members are reminded that service in all of its forms is valuable within our community. The award shall be made for the purpose of honouring the contributions of some of those within our community who may serve as models for others.
Public service is understood as activities that carry resources from the university into the community. Such resources might be the time and talent of people (faculty and students), materials, programs and the like. This service is distinct from the service that faculty perform as faculty members, i.e., serving on committees, undertaking departmental projects, professional activities.
Examples of service may include, but are not limited to, activities that benefit either the DePaul community or another community, such as:
• donating time over a period of years;
• management advice and/or hands-on service to a non-profit agency or person in need;
• creative activities (such as performance of a concert);
• technical activities (such as offering pro bono legal counsel);
• services related to a faculty members' professional expertise (such as tutoring);
services in a field outside a faculty member's scholarly pursuits (such as coaching an athletic team).
37 Sloan Public Service Awards Fund for the City of New York Date Established: 1973 http://www.fcny.org/fcny/core/sloan/#thingue Email: [email protected]
Sloan Public Service Awards. The awards, the leading independent honour for City employees, are presented each year by the Fund for the City of New York and recognize outstanding civil servants whose work performance and commitment to the public transcend the extraordinary, day after day and year after year.
38 Annual Motorola Excellence in Public Service Awards Motorola Foundation & Civic Federation Date Established: 1993 http://www.civicfed.org/civic-federation/events/19th-annual-motorola-foundation-excellence-public-service-award-breakfast http://www.civicfed.org/sites/default/files/event-documents/2010%20Program%20Book%20%28FINAL%29.pdf http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS158678+03-Aug-2009+PRN20090803 E-Mail: [email protected]
18th Annual Motorola Excellence in Public Service Awards Sponsored by the Motorola Foundation. Sponsored by Motorola Foundation, Civic Federation, and the Lincoln Foundation. The Excellence in Public Service Award recognizes a non-elected government employee who has made an extraordinary impact on the quality of government services in the City of Chicago, Cook County, and State of Illinois. The award seeks to honour individuals who show dedication to a vision of quality management, leadership, and innovation that leads to lasting achievements and more effective government in Illinois. Individuals eligible for nomination are non-elected state or local government officials, including department heads and chiefs of staff. Nominees must be currently serving in a non-elected position for the State of Illinois or an Illinois local government.
39 Public Service and Outreach Staff Award for Excellence University of Georgia Date Established: 2006 http://outreach.uga.edu/resources/awards/staffaward/ Awards Contact: [email protected] Steve Wrigley 706-542-3352 [email protected] Sherry Allen Administrative Specialist 706-542-6045 [email protected] Ross Willis Public Relations Coordinator 706-542-2512 [email protected]
The Public Service and Outreach Staff Award for Excellence recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a strong work ethic, commitment to service, and exceptional job performance. The objective is to recognize outstanding effort, encourage workplace creativity and innovation, and celebrate the achievements of Public Service and Outreach (PSO) staff. Eligible staff members must have been employed for a minimum of two continuous years in any Public Service and Outreach unit.
40 Jit Gill Memorial Award for Outstanding Public Service (World Bank) Date Established: 2004 http://go.worldbank.org/CAMQ2IO760 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Open to individuals working or having retired from national public service organizations, NGOs, or civil society. Individuals should have: a sustained track record of public service; proven leadership and innovation which has enhanced public service efficiency and effectiveness; demonstrated the highest standards of professional ethnic, dedication and client orientation; and, inspired and influenced public servants in promoting honesty, integrity, and accountability in public service.
41 APWA (American Public Works Association) National Awards Program Date Established: 1960 http://www.apwa.net/about/awards.asp Office Manager/Coordinator: (816) 595-5280 [email protected]
Awards NOT Requiring APWA Membership: Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year The Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year seeks to inspire excellence and dedication in public service by recognizing the outstanding career service achievements of individual public works professionals and officials from both the public and private sectors. Public Works Project of the Year Citation for Exemplary Service to Public Works To recognize a non-member of APWA who is an eminent government or other public service leader for their far-reaching, positive impact on local, state or national public works programs, services, or policies. Diversity Exemplary Practices To recognize individuals and organizations that has made
outstanding contributions to diversity. Technical and Management Innovation Established to provide recognition for an individual, team or organization for the development and implementation of a creative idea, device, process or system that enhances the goals of public works in serving the public and protecting the environment.
42 NASA Agency Honor Awards AND Quality and Safety Achievement Recognition (QASAR) Awards Date of Establishment: 1999 & 2006 http://nasapeople.nasa.gov/awards/nasamedals.htm E-Mail: [email protected]
1) Agency Honour Awards:
Public Service Group Achievement Medal: Is awarded to a group of non-Government personnel for an outstanding accomplishment while participating in a significant program or project that has contributed substantially to NASA’s mission , with explicit consideration given to: (1) the quality of results and the level of impact on NASA programs or operations; (2) effective management of cost and schedule; (3) customer satisfaction; and (4) additional credit for development of innovative approaches and/or success in responding to unforeseen crises.
Distinguished Service Medal Exceptional Public Service Medal: Is awarded to any individual who was not a Government employee during the period in which the service was performed. The award is given for exceptional contributions to NASA’s mission. Group Achievement Award: Is awarded to either a group of Government employees or a group comprised of both Government and non-Government personnel for an outstanding accomplishment through the coordination of many individual efforts which have contributed substantially to NASA’s mission, with explicit consideration given to: (1) the quality of results and the level of impact on NASA programs or operations; (2) effective management of cost and schedule; (3) customer satisfaction; (4) team growth and capacity for future contribution; and (5) additional credit for development of innovative approaches, use of and contributions to lessons-learned data banks, and/or success in responding to unforeseen crises. 2) Quality & Safety Achievement Recognition (QASAR) Awards: They recognize Government and contractor employees who have displayed or exhibited exemplary performance in contributing to the quality and/or safety of products, services, processes, management programs and activities,
or the working environment. The Administrator gives these “Best of the Best” awards at the Annual Continual Improvement and Reinvention Conference to individuals in four categories: Most significant safety or mission assurance (SMA) contribution from within the NASA SMA organization 6. Most significant safety or quality improvement, service
improvement, or initiative from a NASA employee external to the SMA organization
7. Most significant safety or quality product improvement, service improvement, or initiative from a Government (non-NASA) employee
8. Most significant safety or quality product improvement, service improvement, or initiative from a NASA prime or subcontractor employee
43 National Institute of
Standards & Technology (NIST) Malcom Baldrige Award National Quality Award Date of Establishment: 1987 http://www.nist.gov/baldrige/about/index.cfm [email protected]
The goal of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Improvement Act of 1987 was to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. businesses. Its scope has since been expanded to health care and education organizations (in 1999) and to non-profit/government organizations (in 2005). The Criteria work as an integrated framework for managing an organization. They are simply a set of questions focusing on critical aspects of management that contribute to performance excellence: 9. Leadership 10. Strategic planning 11. Customer focus 12. Measurement, analysis, and knowledge
management 13. Workforce focus 14. Operations focus 15. Results
Singapore
44 Information & Knowledge Management Society of Singapore KM Excellence Awards Date of Establishment: 2008
The iKMS KM Excellence Awards are intended to surface examples of good knowledge management practice within Singapore, in any type of organization:
• for the learning benefit of the professional KM community
• to promote knowledge exchange among
http://www.ikms.org/awards.html http://km.techsparks.com/?p=15 E-Mail : [email protected]
organizations that are already on a KM journey
• to build the confidence of organizations that are considering a KM journey
45 SPRING Singapore Business Excellence Initiative Date of Establishment: 1994 http://www.spring.gov.sg/qualitystandards/be/bea/pages/singapore-quality-award.aspx E-Mail: [email protected]
All public and private organizations in Singapore are eligible.
Singapore Quality Award
Innovation Excellence Award
Service Quality Award
46 Government of Singapore HEALTH Award Date of Establishment: 1999 http://www.hpb.gov.sg/hpb/default.asp?pg_id=3774 E-Mail: [email protected]
The Singapore HEALTH Award recognizes organizations with commendable WHP programs.
The Singapore HEALTH (Helping Employees Achieve Life-Time Health) Award is presented by the Health Promotion Board to give national recognition to organizations with commendable Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) programs. It is an important way of showing appreciation to organizations that strive to help their employees lead healthy and vibrant lives.
The award is open to all private and public organizations.
Categories/Various Awards:
Singapore Health Award (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)
Fitness Award
Mental Wellbeing Award
Nutrition Award
Smoke-Free Award
Health-Leader Award
Health Promoter Award
India
47 SCOPE Excellence Awards Date of Establishment: 1996 http://www.scopeonline.in/award.htm [email protected]
SCOPE, in pursuit of excellence in Management of public enterprises, instituted SCOPE Awards for Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to Public Sector Management to reward, recognize and encourage the contribution of public enterprises as well as of outstanding individuals for their vision and leadership qualities in creating national wealth
Evaluation Criteria:
Business Results of the Company Leadership Policy and Strategy �Customer Satisfaction Measurement �Customer Value Management �Operations Management � Human Resource Development and Employee Contribution � New Product Development and Quality Management � Environment Management, Systems and Strategies � Corporate Social Responsibility� Corporate Image� Corporate Governance
48 Golden Peacock Award Date of Establishment: 1991 http://www.goldenpeacockawards.com/gpnqa.htm [email protected] [email protected]
National Quality Award Environment Management Award National Training Award Innovation Management Award Innovative Product/Service Award GP Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance GP Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility Eco Innovation Award Golden Peacock Innovation Award GP Award for Corporate Innovative Leadership All types of organizations, but special section for Governmental offices
1. Education, Training, Research and
development, Testing & Inspection 2. Service Sector covering Tourism, Transport, Couriers, Hotels & Hospitality, Healthcare, Telecommunication, Professional consultancies, Financial Institutions. 3. Government Organisations, Undertakings & Services.
Malaysia
49 Malaysia – Civil Service Quality Awards Date of Establishment: Unknown
http://www.malaysia.gov.my/EN/Relevant%20Topics/Employment%20and%20Training/GovernmentEmployees/AwardsPromotion/QualityAwards/Pages/QualityAwards.aspx
Mission: To enhance the efficiency and quality of public service, the Government has established the Civil Service Quality Awards for exemplary individuals, groups or agencies at national, district and local authority level.
Various Awards:
� Prime Minister’s Quality Award � Public Service Innovation Award � Innovation Award for Joint-Research Between the Public and Private Sector � Quality Control Circles Award � District Office Quality Award � Premier Information Technology Award � Financial Management Quality Award
Brunei Darussalam 50 Brunei Civil Service
Excellence Awards (ACPA) Management Services Department Date of Establishment: 1993
http://www.msd.gov.bn/public.htm
The programme focuses on areas such as policies, new technologies, community development, systems and procedures, as well as the management of financial and human resources.
Aside from encouraging healthy competition among civil servants towards raising the quality of management and service delivery, the programme was also held to recognise and honour the efforts of participants who are contributing to the improvement of their respective organisations.
Criteria:
1. Top Management Leadership and Management of Quality
2. Use of Quality Data and Information 3. Human Resources Management 4. Customer Focus 5. Quality Assurance of External Suppliers 6. Process Management 7. Quality and Operational/Business Results
8. Corporate Responsibility
Taiwan 51 Taiwan National Quality
Awards Date of Establishment: 2001 (Awards were established in 1991, but were only for corporations/business sector until 2001). http://proj3.moeaidb.gov.tw/nqa/eng/default2.asp?zone=1 [email protected]
The purpose of this award is to urge all domestic corporations and organizations to effectively carry out quality control, and to encourage more participation in research, popularization, and practice of quality control. The purposes are described in details below:
1. To reward remarkable individuals or groups in carrying out extensive quality control.
2. To set good examples 3. To enhance the entire quality standard 4. To establish outstanding organizational
image.
Organization Award (description): Educational institutions, medical groups, juridical person of financial group, juridical person of social group and others must have legal registry to apply for Organization Award. Award of Distinction: Every year, the Research, Development and Evaluation Commission of the Executive Yuan selects one agency that has displayed impressive performance in the Overall Service Category of the Executive Yuan Service Quality Awards to receive the National Awards of Excellence Distinction Award.
Sri Lanka 52 The Sri Lanka National
Quality Award Sri Lanka Standards Institution Date of Establishment: 1995 http://www.slsi.lk/national-quality-awards.php [email protected]
This is an annual Award to recognize Sri Lankan Organizations that excel in quality management and quality achievement. Quality award programme is organized and implemented by the Marketing and Promotion division of Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI). Small/Medium/Large Manufacturing / Service / Education / Health Care
Award, applicant organizations are evaluated for seven criteria,
1) Leadership 2) Strategic Planning 3) Customer Focus
4) Measurement, Analysis and Knowledge Management 5) Workforce Focus 6) Processes Management and 7) Results.
