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About NACWA - NACWA Awards - Excellence in Management Recognition Program - Application

The Excellence in Management Award Package consists of three documents for reference in completing and submitting an application for this award program:

  1. Member Update (PDF)
  2. Application Form (PDF)
  3. Findings and Recommendations for a Water Utility Sector Management Strategy (PDF)

The application deadline is August 17, 2007. Below is information on program eligibility, selection considerations and application submission guidelines.

Who Should Apply for Recognition?
All NACWA member public utilities (both wastewater treatment facilities and conveyance systems) that can demonstrate continuous improvements in efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery during the previous three-year period are eligible to apply for Excellence in Management recognition. Additionally, agencies receiving Excellence in Management recognition in 2004 are now eligible to re-apply.

What Types of Programs and Activities Are Recognized?
Excellence in Management application submissions should be for programs that move beyond an agency’s “everyday” best practices to exemplify a truly effectively managed utility. Programs should demonstrate the utility’s focus and commitment to management improvement opportunities. Proactive utility management initiatives that exhibit continuous improvements over a three year period in such areas as product quality; customer satisfaction; employee and leadership development; operational optimization; financial viability; infrastructure stability; operational resiliency; community sustainability; water resource adequacy; and/or stakeholder understanding and support are eligible for recognition.

How Does My Agency Apply?
Agencies may submit Excellence in Management applications by mailing the application package to NACWA’s National Office, ATTN: Kelly Brocato, Director Membership Development, 1816 Jefferson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20036 or submit it electronically to kbrocato@nacwa.org. Applications are due August 17, 2007.

The Excellence in Management Application is included with this Member Update but may also be downloaded from the NACWA website, www.nacwa.org. Submissions must include the following:

  1. Completed Application Entry Form
  2. Two Page Narrative Program Description
  3. Metrics & Measures Supplemental Spreadsheet
  4. Program Timeline
  5. Additional Supporting Information Form

Applications should not exceed six pages. Additional materials will not be accepted for review by the Committee.

How Will Honorees Be Selected for Recognition?
Each Excellence in Management Program application will be reviewed by NACWA’s Awards Committee in September. The Excellence in Management recognition program is non-competitive. Each nomination is judged individually and all worthy nominations will receive recognition.

Get Recognized — Apply Today!
NACWA would like to acknowledge our member agencies that epitomize excellence in clean water utility management. It is through the Excellence in Management Program, that we celebrate those innovative programs and initiatives that have been successfully implemented, and that characterize your agency as the visionary and results-oriented leaders we know you are – apply today!

Excellence in Management honorees will be recognized during NACWA’s management-focused 2008 Winter Conference, to be held February 5 – 8, 2008, at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs in Phoenix, Arizona. Honorees will be presented with a Certificate of Recognition recognizing their efforts.

Please contact Kelly Brocato, Director of Membership Development at NACWA’s National Office, phone: 202/833-1449 or e-mail: kbrocato@nacwa.org with any questions.