Government Operations Champion Award
The Government Operations Champion Award shall be awarded to an individual that champions the critical role of efficient, effective, equitable operations and demonstrates a passion that good government operations and programs will enhance the customer and citizen experience.
Nominations Open: The 2025 award nomination period is now open.
Submission deadline is August 1, 2025.
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Nominees must currently be in state government or have worked in state government in the last 12 months.
Nominees may be from any state government agency (state CAOs are not eligible)
All senior leaders and department staff of the chief administrator are eligible to nominate a champion.
Nominees must be from a state that is a current member of NASCA.
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Selection of the Operations Champion honoree is based on two major criteria:
Accomplishments in their state in the field of government operations
Service and leadership in the field of government operations during their career
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All nominations must be submitted via the Typeform link under “How to Nominate” below
All nomination packets must be formatted in Arial font, size 11, with single spacing and 1-inch margins on all sides.
Nomination packets must not exceed four pages, excluding this title page.
In addition to this submission packet, the Typeform survey will prompt you to upload:
A recent headshot of the nominee and a short biography (maximum 100 words).
Optional supporting materials such as visuals, images, examples, etc.
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Step 1: Download and complete this Nomination Template.
Step 2: Submit your completed Nomination Form along with a headshot and 100-word bio of nominee using this link.
Please note: Only complete submissions made through the link above will be considered.
Past Recipients
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Melissa Conway
2024
Director of Special Projects, Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
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Brad Cunningham
2024
Operations & Finance Administrator, Oregon Department of Administrative Services
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MariJane Kirk
2023
Assistant Director, Business Resources Division, Washington
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Manual "Manny" Mendez
2022
Director of Agency Continuous Improvement in the Office of Management and Budget for the State of Indiana
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Jack Howard
2021
Assistant Secretary, Office of Business Enterprise Administration in the Maryland Department of General Services