2018 SDA Manager of the Year Nomination Form

Many managers, executive directors, and fire chiefs of special districts have made outstanding contributions to their district and community. In recognition of their dedicated and loyal service, SDA will pay special tribute to one manager who will be chosen to receive the Manager of the Year Award.

 

This award will be presented at the Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 14, 2018 as part of the SDA Annual Conference which runs September 12-14, 2018 in Keystone. The recipient will also be recognized in the Awards Video which will be played during the Luncheon. In addition, the award winners will have their photos taken during the Conference, and press releases will be sent to the winner’s local newspapers

 

Requirements for the Manager of the Year Award:

  1. The person being nominated must be currently employed directly by the district (not a contract employee) in an upper management position or have retired since the 2017 SDA Annual Conference.

  2. The person being nominated must have been employed by the special district for a minimum of ten years at the management level and may not have been a winner of the SDA Manager of the Year Award in the preceding five years.

  3. The special district’s Board of Directors must adopt a resolution nominating the person for the Manager of the Year Award.

  4. The Manager of the Year Award nomination form must be complete.

  5. A recent, high resolution photo of the nominee must be emailed to

 

The completed nomination form must be submitted online and the resolution and photo must be sent to Anthoney Sandavol at anthoney@sdaco.org no later than WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018

 

The award winner and his or her nominating party will be notified by Friday, June 15, 2018.

Please describe the participation/contributions this person has had with the special district; i.e., increase in quality of service, cost reduction, efficiency of management, SDA service, etc.

Please provide examples of extraordinary contributions this person has made to the special district; i.e., promotion of bond or budget referenda, leadership in building programs, personnel relations, etc.

What is the greatest challenge the district has faced and how has this person met that challenge?

What is the biggest change the district has encountered during the time this person has been Manager and how did he/she handle that change?

What advice would this person give to a Manager who is new to their position?

What skills and/or character traits does this person possess that contribute to his/her success as a Manager?

Civic and community activities or awards received

If recommendations and/or testimonials from other civic leaders are available, please include those as well.

Please attach a photo of the nominee. If you do not have a photo at this time, please send it to the offices of SDA no later than Wednesday, May 9th 2018.

Please upload a copy of the resolution adopted by your Board of Directors. If you do not have this resolution at this time, please send it to the offices of SDA no later than Wednesday, May 9th 2018.

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