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 Manager of the Year Award nomination form must be complete.

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

The completed nomination form must be submitted online and a photo must be sent to Anthoney Sandoval 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.