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Chicago Federal Executive Board2010 Federal Employee of the Year Awards

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Nomination Tips

Working for a small agency or office does not diminish your chances for an award.If your employee who has done outstanding work, he or she deserves to be nominated!He or she will be honored and feel appreciated by the nomination.

Here are some tips that will help YOUR nomination stand out:

- Tell a story.

- Avoid acronyms. If you must use them, please let us know what they mean.Our judges are from the private sector and are generally unfamiliar withgovernment jargon.

- Explain your mission and how the nominee assists the organization inachieving its mission. The panelists evaluating your nominations are not fromyour agency and may not be familiar with your mission. A nominees impact onyour organization may be obvious to you, but it is not as clear to those evaluatingyour submission.

- Be concise. Judges will lose interest if they have to wade through a longnarrative.

- Focus on recent accomplishments. An employees body of work may providegood background information, but the awards honor performance over the pastyear. The Judges will evaluate recent work when making their decisions.


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Federal Employee of the Year 2010

Soaring to Greater Heights!

Nomination Booklet

The Federal Employee of the Year Awards Program has achieved a great deal of stature.The awards are recognized as one of the most important forms of non-monetaryrecognition available to employees of the United States Government.

This program is also recognized as the most effective means of telling the public about thedevoted Federal employees that dedicate their careers to improving the lives of citizens inthe Chicagoland area.

Nominations are appropriate not only for individual employees who have demonstratedoutstanding performance in their regularly assigned duties, but also for teams ofemployees who have played a significant role in furthering the missions of their agencies.


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Categories

The Employee of the Year Categories for 2010:

Outstanding Professional Employee Outstanding Supervisory Employee Outstanding Program Specialist Outstanding Law Enforcement Employee Outstanding Technical/ Program Support Specialist Employee Outstanding Administrative/Clerical Employee Outstanding Trades Crafts Employee Outstanding Public Contact Employee

Outstanding Team Outstanding Law Enforcement Team Worksite Wellness Champion (New Category) Agency of the Year (New Category)

Outstanding employees may be nominated in one of these categories.

To assist in the nomination process, we have provided a list of occupations.

While we have attempted to be as inclusive as possible, not all occupations may belisted. If your nominee's occupation is not specifically noted, please enter thenomination in a category which has a similar occupation.

As a general rule, supervisors should not be nominated for Categories I, III, IV, V orVI.

If the nominee is a team leader, coach, facilitator, or is otherwise not a full-fledgedsupervisor, the nomination should be made in the appropriate non-supervisorycategory, rather than Category II.

The Judges will consider the overall accomplishments submitted.


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Eligibility

A nominee's permanent duty location must be within one of the following counties: ILLINOIS

o Cooko DeKalbo DuPageo Grundyo Kaneo

o Kendallo Lakeo McHenryo Will

INDIANAo Lakeo

Porter

An individual may be nominated for only one category.

Former award winnersare not eligible.

Former nominees may be nominated again, however, such nominations mustreflect current performance and accomplishments.

Service Requirements

The nominee for an individualaward must be a current, permanent Federalemployee.

While the nominee's entire career in the Federal service may be considered, theprimary basis for the nomination of any individual should be performance and/oraccomplishments within the past year.

In comparing individuals within each category, the Criteria/Selection Subcommitteewill assign weights to the Factors and consider recent accomplishments.

In keeping with the purpose of the awards, greater weight will be given to Factors Iand II, except for the Outstanding Community Service Award, where the greatestweight will be placed on actual community service.

If a question arises as to the propriety of a category for a given nomination, theCriteria/Selection Subcommittee will resolve the question.

The Subcommittee may request additional supportive information or data from thenominating agency.


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How to Prepare the Nomination Form

The Factors listed with each category will be used to make the selections.

While each Factor is important, the nominee need not be exemplary in all.

Please note, however, that all Factors must be addressed, and they must beaddressed in order.

How to Submit Your Nominations Nominations should be submitted using the form contained on pgs. 34-37 in this

booklet. You may make copies, if needed.

A signed original and three copies of thenomination form are required foreach nominee.

Nominations must be signed by the head of the agency or installation, or theresponsible party acting in that capacity.

Please also include a 3 x 5 picture of the nominee.

The forms should be typed, single-spaced, with a double space betweenparagraphs.

Do not submit attachments, such as copies of certificates or awards.

All nomination materials become the property of the Criteria/SelectionSubcommittee and will not be returned.

Mail nominations to: Ginny Mortensen FEB AWARDS 2010

Federal Aviation AdministrationGreat Lakes Regional Office2300 East Devon Avenue, Suite 233Des Plaines, IL 60018

DEADLINE

Nominationsmust be postmarked no later than Friday, February 26, 2010.Nominations will not be accepted via fax.

To be fair to all nominees, this is a firm deadline. No extensions will be granted.


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The Awards

Nominees

Each nominee will be recognized at the Federal Executive Board Employee of the Yearluncheon, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Wednesday, May 26, 2010.

Finalists/Winners

Award winners and finalists will each receive awards.

Tickets

Tickets to the luncheon are $45 per person. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-servedbasis. We encourage you to order your seats early to ensure placement. You will find aticket order form on page 38 of this booklet.

Questions

Please direct all inquiries to the Federal Employee of the Year Hotline at (847) 294-7307or emailed to [email protected].


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CATEGORY I - OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE

This category includes those who are employed in professional work which requires knowledgecustomarily acquired through education, or involves certification or licensing by a governmentalbody or professional association.

Persons nominated in this category may be employed at any level of professional work, but theywill be compared (and thus should be nominated) on the basis of their competence, efficiency, andaccomplishment in their professional field.

Consultants, supervisors, and local agency heads are not eligible for this category, whichincludes the following occupations:

Accountant Fire Protection Engineer NurseActuary Fishery Biologist Nurse AnesthetistAdministrative Law Judge Food Technologist Occupational TherapistAerospace Engineer Forestry Specialist Operations Research SpecialistAgricultural Engineer General Attorney OptometristArchaeologist Gen. Biological Science Specialist Patent AttorneyArchitect Gen. Education & Training Specialist Petroleum EngineerArchivist General Engineer PharmacistAuditor General Health Science Specialist PharmacologistBiomedical Engineer General Physical Science Specialist Photographic TechnologistCeramic Engineer Geneticist Physical TherapistChaplain Geographer PhysicistChemical Engineer Geologist PhysiologistChemist Health Physicist Plant Protection & QuarantineCivil Engineer Hydrologist SpecialistCommunity Planning Industrial Engineer PodiatristComputer Science Industrial Hygienist PsychologistContracting Specialist Instructional Systems Specialist Recreation & Creative ArtsCorrective Therapist Law Clerk TherapistDental Officer Librarian Safety EngineerDietitian and Nutritionist Manual Arts Therapist Social ScientistEcologist Materials Engineer Social WorkerEconomist Mathematical Statistician Soil ConservationistEducation & Vocational Training Mechanical Engineer Soil Scientist

Specialist Medical Technologist Speech Pathologist/AudiologistEducation Program Specialist Meteorologist StatisticianEducation Services Specialist Microbiologist Textile TechnologistEducational Therapist Mining Engineer ToxicologistElectrical Engineer Nuclear Engineer VeterinarianElectronics Engineer EntomologistEnvironmental Engineer


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CATEGORY I - OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE (continued)

Factor I Job Competence

Discuss the nominee's job performance, citing examples that show knowledge,efficiency, accuracy, cooperation, dedication, initiative, and other qualitiesdemonstrating the excellence of the nominee's work.

Identify how knowledge and skills enabled the nominee to get results, improve workprocesses, or reinvent procedures that resulted in better service to the public.

Identify awards, commendations, or other recognition received, especially in thepast year.

Factor II Impact

Discuss the impact of the nominee's job performance in his or her office, in theagency, and when interacting with other government agencies.

Describe how he or she serves the general public and community, and how his orher actions have made an impact.

Comment on the nominee's role and successes as a team leader, coach orfacilitator. Describe how he or she motivates, and uses resourcefulness and

creativity to obtain results.

Factor III Special Efforts

Discuss personal achievement, especially where significant special effort orsacrifice was involved.


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CATEGORY II - OUTSTANDING SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEE

This category includes employees who direct the work of others.

It covers every supervisor or manager, regardless of the nature of the work of thesubordinates.

Qualities to be evaluated include skill in directing or developing subordinates,organizational efficiency, achievements, program accomplishments, whether the nomineeempowered employees to get results, streamlined or re-engineered work activities.





Factor II Impact


Describe how he or she serves the general public and community, and how his or

her actions have made an impact.

Comment on the nominee's role and successes as a team leader, coach orfacilitator. Describe how he or she motivates, and uses resourcefulness andcreativity to obtain results.




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CATEGORY III - OUTSTANDING PROGRAM SPECIALIST EMPLOYEE

This category includes employees in any administrative or program area not specificallycovered by one of the other categories.

Supervisors are not eligible for this category, which includes the following occupations:

Administrative Officer Health System Specialist Recreation SpecialistAgricultural Commodity Grader Highway Safety Specialist Salary & Wage Admin. SpecialistAgricultural Market Reporter Hospital Housekeeping Mgmt. Spec. Security Administration SpecialistAgricultural Marketing Spec. Ind. Property Mgmt. Spec. Social Insurance Claims ExaminerAir Traffic Controller Industrial Specialist Social Insurance Admin. SpecialistAir Navigation Specialist Insurance Examiner Social Services SpecialistAircraft Operation Specialist Interior Designer Space Management SpecialistAppraiser and Assessor Inventory Management Specialist Sports SpecialistApprenticeship & Training Rep. Labor Relations Specialist Supply Cataloging SpecialistAudio-Visual Production Spec. Language Specialist Supply Program Mgmt. SpecialistBond Sales Promotion Specialist Loan Specialist Support Services Admin. SpecialistBudget Analyst Logistics Management Specialist Technical Writer and EditorBuilding Management Specialist Management and Program Analyst Technical Info Services Spec.Civil Rights Analyst Manpower Development Specialist Telecommunications SpecialistCommissary Store Mgmt. Spec. Mediator Trade SpecialistComputer Specialist Medical Records Admin. Specialist Traffic Management SpecialistContractor Indus. Rel. Spec. Military Personnel Mgmt. Spec. Training InstructorDistrib. Fac. & Stor.Mgmt.Spec. Misc. Admin. and Program Spec. Transportation Industry AnalystDocument Analyst Outdoor Recreation Planner Transport Loss & Damage Clms Ex.Employee Development Spec. Packaging Specialist Transportation/Operations Spec.Employee Relations Specialist Paralegal Specialist Transportation SpecialistEqual Employment Opp. Spec. Passport and Visa Examiner Unemployment Insurance Specialist

Equipment Specialist (GS-11+) Personnel Management Specialist Veterans Claims ExaminerFacility Management Specialist Personnel Staffing Specialist Veterans Program SpecialistFinancial Admin. & Prog. Spec. Position Classification Spec. Visual Information SpecialistFinancial Analyst Printing Management Specialist Vocational Rehab. SpecialistFinancial Management Specialist Program Management Specialist Wage AnalystFood Assistance Program Spec. Property Disposal Specialist Workers Comp. Claims ExaminerGen. Claims Examiner (GS-11+) Public Affairs Specialist Writer and EditorGen. Facilities & Equip. Spec. Public Health Program Spec. Customs Entry/Liq SpecialistGeneral Communications Spec. Quality Assurance Specialist Information Technology SpecialistHealth System Administrator Realty Specialist Human Resources Specialist


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CATEGORY III - OUTSTANDING PROGRAM SPECIALIST EMPLOYEE (continued)




Identify awards, commendations, or other recognition received, especially in the

past year.

Factor II Impact




Comment on the nominee's role and successes as a team leader, coach or

facilitator. Describe how he or she motivates, and uses resourcefulness andcreativity to obtain results.




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CATEGORY IV - OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE

This category includes those employees engaged in the enforcement of civil or criminallaws, or the protection of life and property.

The enforcement activities may extend to investigations of citizens, units of state and localgovernment, or private industry.

Supervisors are not eligible for this category, which includes the following occupations atthe grade levels noted:

Air Safety Investigator Food Inspector Labor-Mgmt. Relations ExaminerAlcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Insp. Game Law Enforce. Specialist Motor Carrier Safety SpecialistAviation Safety Inspector GAO Evaluator Police

Consumer Safety Inspector Gen. Inspector & Compl. Spec. Public Health Quarantine Insp.Correctional Instit. Admin. Spec. General Investigator Railroad Safety InspectorCorrectional Officer Guard Safety & Occ. Health SpecialistCriminal Investigator Hearings & Appeals Examiner Securities Compliance ExaminerCustoms Inspector Import Specialist Tax Examiner (GS-6+)Environmental Protection Spec. Immigration Inspector Tax Law SpecialistIntelligence Specialist Internal Revenue Agent U.S. MarshallFinancial Institution Examiner Internal Revenue Officer Veterans Employment Rep.Fingerprint Identification Spec. Wage & Hour Compliance Spec.


Discuss the nominee's job performance, citing examples that show knowledge,

efficiency, accuracy, cooperation, dedication, initiative, and other qualitiesdemonstrating the excellence of the nominee's work.



Factor II Impact





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CATEGORY III OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE (continued)




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CATEGORY V - OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT EMPLOYEE

This category includes positions which support professional and program work.


Accounting Technician (GS-4+) Equal Opportunity Asst. Orthotist and ProsthetistAir Traffic Assistant Equal Opp. Comp. Asst. Park RangerAircrew Technician Financial Clerk & Asst(GS-6+) Pathology TechnicianAnimal Health Technician Financial Inst. Examin. Asst Personnel Clerk & Asst (GS-6+)Apprentice. & Training Asst. Fire Protection & Prev. Tech Pharmacy TechnicianArchives Technician (GS-7+) Freight Rate Tech (GS-7+) PhotographerAutopsy Assistant Gen. Arts & Info Asst (GS-7+) Physical Science TechnicianBiological Technician Gen. Bus. & Ind. Asst (GS-6+) Physician's AssistantBudget Clerical Asst (GS-6+) Gen. Claims Examiner(GS-1-10) Practical NurseCivilian Pay Technician (GS-6+) General Supply Asst (GS-7+) Procurement Clerk & Asst (GS-6+)Communication Relay Operations Asst Health Aide & Technician Production Control AssistantComp. Insp. & Support Asst (GS-6+) Hydrologic Technician Prop. Disposal Clk & Asst (GS-6)Computer Clerk & Asst (GS-5+) Illustrating Technician Psychology Aide & TechnicianComputer Operation Assistant Industrial Engrg. Technician Purchasing Agent & AssistantConstruction Analyst Investigative Asst (GS-6+) Recreation Aide & AssistantConstruction Control Assistant Legal Clerk & Tech (GS-7+) Rehabilitation Therapy AssistantContact Representative Legal Inst. Examiner(GS-6+) Respiratory TherapistCustoms Aide (GS-7+) Library Technician Safety TechnicianDental Assistant Loss & Damage Claims Ex. Social Science Aide & TechnicianDental Hygiene Assistant Medical Instrument Tech. Soil Conservation TechnicianDental Lab. Aide & Technician Medical Record Technician Statistical Assistant (GS-7+)Diagnostic Radiology Tech. Medical Supply Aide & Tech Supply Clk & Technician (GS-7+)Economics Assistant Medical Technician Tax TechnicianEditorial Assistant (GS-6+) Meteorologic Technician Therapeutic Radiology TechnicianEducation & Training Tech. Military Pay Asst (GS-6+) Transportation Clk & Asst(GS-6+)Electronics Technician Misc. Clerk & Asst (GS-6+) Unemploy. Comp. Claims ExaminerEngineering Drafting Tech. Mgmt. Clerk & Asst (GS-6+) Vet. Employ. Program AssistantEngineering Technician Museum Spec. & Technician Wage & Hour Assistant (GS-6+)Environmental Health Technician Nuclear Medicine Tech. Workers Comp Asst (GS-6+)Environmental Protection Asst. Nursing Assistant Human Resources Assistant (GS-6+)Equipment Specialist (GS-1-10) Office Auto. Clk & Asst(GS-5+)


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CATEGORY V - OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT EMPLOYEE (continued)




Identify awards, commendations, or other recognition received, especially in the

past year.

Factor II Impact




Comment on the nominee's role and successes as a team leader, coach or

facilitator. Describe how he or she motivates, and uses resourcefulness andcreativity to obtain results.




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CATEGORY VI OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL EMPLOYEE

This category is intended to honor support staff members who perform scheduling,coordination, correspondence, mail and file work, and other work of a general clericalnature.


Accounting Technician (GS-1-3) Financial Clk & Asst (GS-1-5) Printing ClerkArchives Technician (GS-1-6) Freight Rate Clerk (GS-1-6) Procurement Clk & Asst(GS1-5)Budget Clerk & Asst (GS-1-5) Gen. Arts & Info. Clerk (GS-1-6) Prop. Disp. Clk & Asst(GS-1-5)Cash Processing Clerk Gen. Bus. & Ind. Clerk (GS-1-5) Safety & Health ClerkCivilian Pay Clerk (GS-1-4) General Supply Clerk (GS-1-6) Sales Store Clerk

Claims Clerk Information Receptionist SecretaryClerk-Steno and Reporter Language Clerk Security Clerk & AssistantClerk-Typist Legal Clerk & Tech (GS-1-6) Shipment Clerk & AssistantCoding Clerk Legal Instruments Examiner (GS-1-5) Statistical Asst (GS-1-6)Communications Clerk Mail and File Clerk Supply Clerk & Tech (GS-1-6)Compl. Insp. & Supp. Clerk (GS-1-5) Management Clerk & Asst (GS-1-5) Tax Examiner (GS-1-5)Computer Clerk & Asst (GS-1-4) Medical Clerk Telephone OperatorCorrespondence Clerk Messenger TellerCustoms Aide (GS-1-6) Military Pay Clerk (GS-1-4) Trans. Clk & Asst (GS-1-5)Data Transcriber Misc. Clerk & Asst (GS-1-5) Travel ClerkDispatcher Office Auto. Clk & Asst (GS-1-4) Voucher ExaminerEditorial Assistant (GS-1-5) Office Drafting Clerk Wage & Hour Asst (GS-1-5)Equipment Operator Personnel Clk & Asst (GS-1-5) Human Resources Assistant(1-5)





Factor II Impact




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CATEGORY VI OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL EMPLOYEE(continued)





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CATEGORY VII - OUTSTANDING TRADES AND CRAFTS EMPLOYEE

This category includes all employees engaged in the performance of skilled and unskilledwork involved in any of the manual trades, crafts, and laboring occupations: e.g., carpenterplumber, mechanic, inspector, custodian, etc.

It also includes employees who supervise persons working in these occupations.

Any employee classified as WG or WS should be nominated in this category.





Factor II Impact







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CATEGORY VIII - OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYEE

This category is intended to honor employees -- including Postal Service employees --who perform significant volunteer service in their communities.

Emphasis should be on the demonstrated commitment of the employee, the scope of hisor her efforts, and the impact he or she had either directly or indirectly -- on improvingthe lives of those in need.


Discuss the nominee's job performance, citing examples that show knowledge,

efficiency, accuracy, cooperation, dedication, initiative, and other qualities thatdemonstrate to the excellence of the nominee's work.



Factor II Community Service

Discuss the nominees public service activities.

Describe the activities, the level of participation (leadership, membership etc.) andthe extent of participation (time and effort).

Describe the impact of those activities on individuals, the organization, thecommunity, the metropolitan area and the nominee.

Include any recognition the nominee has received for the community serviceactivities.


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CATEGORY IX - OUTSTANDING PUBLIC CONTACT EMPLOYEE

This category is intended to honor employees -- including Postal Service employees --whose primary job duty is to provide service to the public. Method of interaction mayinclude face-to-face, telephone or email communication.

The award seeks to recognize the skill and compassion with which the employees meetthe public to provide direct services, and the efforts of these employees to go the extrastep to ensure the public's needs are met.





Factor II Impact








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CATEGORY X - OUTSTANDING TEAM

This category honors groups of employees who, working together as a team, have madean outstanding contribution to the achievement of a special project; the accomplishment ofthe agencys mission; the achievement of a significant cost reduction; or the provision ofproducts and services to customers in an exceptional manner.

Teams nominated in this category may be employed at any level in theirorganization.

Teams must consist of two or more individuals

Team members are not eligible to be nominated as individuals in other categories.

Teams can consist of members of a single category (e.g., professional, crafts &trades), or the members may come from several categories.

Teams must consist of at least two-thirds Federal employees, including thespokesperson for the team.

. Federal employees can be full-time, part-time, temporary, permanent or term

appointments.

The remaining third of the team could consist of contract employees.

Teams whose primary focus is law enforcement are not eligible and should benominated under Category XI.

Factor I Description

Discuss the specific accomplishments and contributions of the team and why thisteam deserves to win the award.

Factor II Impact

Impact should be measured in three areas:

Impact on all levels of the organization, including local, regional and national.

How did the accomplishments benefit the American public?


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CATEGORY X - OUTSTANDING TEAM (continued)

How did the team use creativity and innovation to change or improve work

processes?

Factor III Teamwork

This factor focuses on the exemplary teamwork of the unit. How did the team:

Encourage free and open discussion,

Respond to suggestions and problems, Encourage widespread participation in discussion and decision,

Establish team rules, and enforce expectations of team members?

Describe the contributions of the individual team members andtheir impact on theachievementsof the team.

Factor IV Special Efforts

Explain the efforts, sacrifices and innovations the team members have made.


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CATEGORY XI - OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM

This category honors groups of employees who, working together as a team, have made

an outstanding contribution in the area of law enforcement.

Every member of the team need not meet the eligibility criteria of Category IV: OutstandingLaw Enforcement Employee, but the teams primary focus must be law enforcement.

The same criteria as Category X - Outstanding Team applies.

Teams nominated in this category may be employed at any level in theirorganization.

Teams must consist of two or more members.

Team members are not eligible to be nominated as individuals in other categories.

Teams must consist of at least two-thirds Federal employees, including thespokesperson for the team.

. Federal employees can be full-time, part-time, temporary, permanent or term

appointments.

The remaining third of the team could consist of contract employees.


Discuss the specific accomplishments and contributions of the team and why thisteam deserves to win the award.

Factor II Impact

Impact should be measured in three areas:

Impact on all levels of the organization, including local, regional and national.

How did the accomplishments benefit the American public? How did the team use creativity and innovation to change or improve work

processes?


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CATEGORY XI - OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM (continued)

Factor III Teamwork

This factor focuses on the exemplary teamwork of the unit. How did the team:

Encourage free and open discussion. Respond to suggestions and problems, Encourage widespread participation in discussion and decision. Establish team rules, and enforce expectations of team members.

Describe the contributions of the individual team members andtheir impact on theachievementsof the team.

Factor IV Special Efforts

Explanation of the efforts, sacrifices and innovations the team members havemade.


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CATEGORY XII WORKSITE WELLNESS CHAMPION

This category is intended to honor an employee who has developed and implementedsuccessful methods or initiatives, promoting Federal employee wellness within Cook,DuPage, McHenry, Lake, Will, Grundy, DeKalb, Kendall and Kane counties in Illinois; Lakeand Porter counties in Indiana.

The nomination should demonstrate quantifiable results. It should also detail the scope ofthe employees efforts and innovation in designing a program that will help improve thehealth of Federal employees.

Factor I Project Performance

Discuss the impact of the nominees performance, citing examples that showinitiative, knowledge, cooperation and other qualities related to the task.

Identify how results were obtained, including efforts which are a direct result of thenominees work.


Factor II Wellness Campaign

Discuss the success of the worksite wellness activity.

Describe the activities, the level of participation, and the extent of participation.

Describe the impact of those activities on individuals, the organization and thenominee.


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CATEGORY XIII AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARD

This category recognizes one agency for successful, local implementation of a Federalinitiative.

For these purposes, a Federal initiative is defined as any governmental program or actionpromoted by the Administration to transform, improve, create, or otherwise influencepositive action, resulting in a better living and working environment for US citizens locatedwithin Cook, DuPage, McHenry, Lake, Will, Grundy, DeKalb, Kendall and Kane counties inIllinois; Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.

The award (trophy) will be a traveling trophy kept by the winning agency forapproximately 11 months from May (the event) until April 1st, when it will be returned to the

Chicago Federal Executive Board for preparation for the next recipient.

Examples of potential initiatives are listed below. Please note: Nominees are not limitedto this list.

Economic Recovery Going Green People With Disabilities Combined Federal Campaign

Volunteer America Well Feds Campaign Intergovernmental Partnerships


Discuss the specific initiative: why it was chosen for the agency; how it fits intothe individual agencys mission and goals; and the specific goals of the project.

List the populations to be affected, desired outcomes, and realities of the project(successes and non-successes).

Describe why you feel this agency should be considered for this award.

Factor II - Impact

Measure impact as it affects the public and all levels of the organization.

How did the accomplishments make a positive difference for the Americanpeople?

What are the plans for the future?


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CATEGORY XII AGENCY OF THE YEAR (continued)

Factor III Special Factors

Describe any outstanding innovation and efforts made by management andemployees.


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2010 CHICAGO FEDERAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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NOMINATION FORM - INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for preparing nominations appear in the Federal Employee of the Year --2010 Nomination Booklet.

Submit an originaland threecopies of this form for each nominee. You mayuse additional pages, if necessary.

Please submit a 3 x 5 picture of the nominee.

Nominations should be typed, single-spaced, with a double space betweenparagraphs.

The Criteria/Selection Subcommittee can consider only the data shown on pagesof this nomination form. Please do not submit anyattachments or worksamples because they will not be considered.

In the narrative, please describe the nominees accomplishments, noting, but notlimiting your discussion to Job Competence, Impact, and Special Efforts.

See the Nomination Booklet for further information about what additionaldiscussion is needed for each category. Your nomination must meet the specificrequirements of the category in order to be successful! Be specific as you listyour nominees accomplishments.

Mail Nominations to: Ginny Mortensen FEB Awards 2010Federal Aviation AdministrationGreat Lakes Regional Office2300 East Devon Avenue, Suite 233Des Plaines, IL 60018

Nominationsmust be postmarked no later than midnightFriday, February 26, 2010.

This is a firm deadline. No extensions will be granted.

We will not accept faxed nominations.


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NOMINATION FORM

2010 CHICAGO FEDERAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARDSSubmit original and 3 copies

Full Name of Nominee:___________________________________________________________Please type name EXACTLY as you wish it to appear on recognition certificate.

Please provide a PHONETIC spelling of the complete name:_____________________________How is it pronounced?

Position/Title/Grade:_____________________________________________________________

Location (Agency/Name/Address):__________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Nominees Telephone Number:____________________________________________________

PRINT AGENCY NAME BELOW, EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD APPEAR ON CERTIFICATE:

_____________________________________________________________________________

Categories of Consideration:(Please check one. The Committee reserves the right to move the nominee to a different category if thechosen categorys criteria are not met OR if the nominee is a better fit in another category):

[ ] Category I: [ ] Category VIII:Outstanding Professional Employee Outstanding Community Service Employee

[ ] Category II: [ ] Category IX:Outstanding Supervisory Employee Outstanding Public Contact Employee

[ ] Category III [ ] Category X:Outstanding Program Specialist Employee Outstanding Team

[ ] Category IV: [ ] Category XI:Outstanding Law Enforcement Employee Outstanding Law Enforcement Team

[ ] Category V: [ ] Category XII:Outstanding Technical/ Program Support Worksite Wellness Champion

Employee

[ ] Category VI: [ ] Category XIII:Outstanding Administrative/Clerical Employee Agency of the Year Award

[ ] Category VII:Outstanding Trade & Crafts Employee


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Full Name of Nominee:______________________________________________Please type name EXACTLY as you wish it to appear on recognition certificate.

FACTOR I - JOB COMPETENCE:

FACTOR II - IMPACT (OR Community Service for Category VIII/Community Service)(OR Wellness Campaign for Category XII/Worksite Wellness Champion)


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NOMINATION FORM - Cont.

Full Name of Nominee:______________________________________________

FACTOR III - SPECIAL EFFORTS: (OR Teamwork for Category X, Outstanding Team)

FACTOR IV SPECIAL EFFORTS for Category X, Outstanding Team only.

______________________________ _____________________________

Name of Agency or Installation Head Title

____________________________________ ____________________________*Signature* of local Agency/Installation Head Telephone Number

____________________________________ _____________________________Nomination Coordinator Telephone Number

**MUST BE SIGNED BY AGENCY/INSTALLATION HEAD**

**SUBMIT ORIGINAL AND THREE COPIES**


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2010 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON

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TICKET SALES PROCEDURES

Tickets are $45.00 each

All ticket sales are on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who purchase ticketsearly will be able to select a table with the best location and view. Encourage youragency head to promote interest and sales within your agency!

Payment is to be made by credit card, check or money order payments, madepayable to: Federal Employee of the Year 2010.

If a group of employees wish to sit at the same table, full payment for a party of10 ($450) must accompany the ticket sales payment form. Tables will not bereserved without full payment.

When receiving payments from employees, we encourage you to issue them anInterim Payment Receipt. The last date for ticket sales is May 19, 2010.

Please ensure the information provided on the form is legible. Refer to theseating chart and remember to fill in the table preference. The seating chart isenclosed with this mailing and can also be found at chicagofeb.gov.

Questions? Please call us at 847-294-7307. We will make every attempt toaccommodate each request.

If the table request cannot be accommodated, the next available table in closeproximity to the requested table will be assigned.

Tickets for full table sales will be issued immediately. All other tickets will be sentto the ticket coordinators approximately two weeks prior to the event.

Parking is available at the Hyatt Regency for a rate of $20.00. Informationregarding the Hyatt Regency can be found at chicagoregency.hyatt.com.

Special requests and other questions may be directed to the Federal Employee of theYear Hotline, 847-294-7307 or email [email protected]


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2010 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON

TICKET SALES FORM

Enclosed are check(s) or Money Order(s) in the amount of $___________ as payment for_______ tickets at $45.00 each for the Federal Employee of the Year Luncheon to be held at theHyatt Regency Chicago Grand Ballroom, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 on May26, 2010.

All checks must be made payable to: Federal Employee of the Year 2010.

Credit Card purchases can be made using the credit card form. Please follow instructions.

ALL CASH (CURRENCY) MUST BE HAND-DELIVERED.

NAME OF AGENCY: ______________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ____________________________________________

TELEPHONE NO: _________________________________________________

PREFERRED TABLE NO: ___________________(Please refer to the seating chart)

Full tables, which seat 10, may be reserved only if payment of $450.00 is received, this is on afirst-come, first-served basis.

SPECIAL NEEDS: (Vegetarian, Special Diet, Hearing-Impaired, Wheelchair,other)________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

AGENCY TICKET COORDINATOR: ________________________________________Please send payments to:

Diana Stefani FEB Awards 2010Federal Aviation Administration

2300 East Devon Avenue, Suite 233Des Plaines, IL 60018


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2010 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR LUNCHEONCREDIT CARD PAYMENT FORM

Type of Credit Card

VISA / MasterCardDiscoverAmerican Express

Credit Card Number

3-digit CID Numberor 4-digit CVV2 Number (see explanation on following page)

Credit Card Expiration Date (MM / YYYY)

/Number of tickets purchased at $45.00 Total Transaction Amount

Name As it appears on the credit Card

Department/Agency

Signature

Daytime phone number

IMPORTANT NOTE:This charge is being processed through the U.S. Postal Service. Your credit card statement will reflect theU.S. Postal Service as the merchant.


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EXPLANATION OF CARD IDENTIFICATION (CID) NUMBER

The code on the back of your credit card (known alternately as a CID Number or CVV2 Number) appears asshown here

American Express - CID #

Is a 4 digit number printed above and to the right of your

Amex Card number on the front of the card? This numberis recorded as an additional security precaution. Please seethe picture.

Visa / MasterCard - CVV2 #

Is a 3-digit number printed in the signature area on the

back of your Visa/MasterCard immediately following thecard number? This number is recorded as an additional

security precaution. Please see the picture.

Discover - CID #

The 3-digit number following the account number in the

signature panel. Please see the picture.

Completed credit card payment form can be emailed to:

[email protected]

Or

Fax to: 847-294-7388Attn: FEB Awards


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Comptroller General Decision

Matter of Career Service Awards Program

Comptroller General of the United StatesOctober 9, 1990

As a general rule, an employee may not be paid a per diem allowance or actualsubsistence expenses for meals or lodging expenses at the permanent dutystation as such expenses are considered personal to the employee. However, theGovernment Employees Incentive Awards Act authorized an agency to pay a cashaward and incur necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of employeeswho meet the stated criteria for such awards (5 USC 4503). If an agencydetermines that a reception with refreshments, as provided in the Federal

Personnel Manual, would materially enhance the effectiveness of an awardsceremony conducted under authority of the Incentive Awards Act, the cost ofthese refreshments may be considered a necessary expense. As such, the costsmay be charged to operating appropriations without regard to receptions andrepresentation limits.


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Tables 9, 10, and 11 are reserved for committee members.

Tables 9, 10, 11, 26, 27 and 28 are already reserved.


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We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments on May 26, 2009 at the 53rd AnnualEmployee of the Year Event!

Federal Employee of the Year CommitteePhone: (847) 294-7307Email: [email protected]

chicago federal executive board 2010 federal employee

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