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.
Nomination Period: 2024 Awards are now open!
Submission deadline is June 3rd, 2024.
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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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Step 1: Download and complete this Nomination Template.
Step 2: Submit your Nomination using this Nomination Form and upload your completed Nomination Template.
Past Recipients
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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