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Dear New York Federal Executive Board Members:

I am pleased to forward to you the Federal Executive Board (FEB) awards
nomination brochure. The FEB awards program is the one interagency
opportunity we have to recognize our outstanding employees, and I
encourage your participation in the program. Last year's event was a
great success; the luncheon program was held on Ellis Island, and
Attorney General Michael Mukasey gave a memorable keynote address.

The awards brochure is also available on our web site:
www.newyorkcity.feb.gov.

*Nominations are due to the FEB office no later than February 13, 2009.*
Nominations are accepted by mail, e-mail (<Cynthia.gable@gsa.gov>) and
facsimile (212 264-1172).

Please follow the general nomination instructions. Because of time
pressure related to the planning of the ceremony, there are no
extensions to this deadline. Copies of nomination submissions from
previous recipients are available for those who would like to review a
successful nomination.

The success of your nominees is directly related to the effort made in
documenting their accomplishments. You may submit *one nomination in
each category*. *The awards committee will present multiple awards in a
category if warranted*. Nominations should be written to an audience
that has no knowledge of your agency's activities or the specific duties
of the nominee. *Please write* *clearly and concisely without
agency-specific acronyms or terminology, describing specific
achievements with factual data*.

Nominees are not limited to GS employees. Nominations are invited from
all categories of employees: military, wage-grade, scientific and
technical, SES, and postal.

The nominees' duty station must be in New York City or Long Island. New
Jersey, Puerto Rico or Upstate New York offices should contact their FEB
(feb.gov) or FEA office for information on their Public Service
Recognition Program.

Selection of the winners will be made by the Awards Committee in early
March. All nominees will receive name recognition in the awards program.
The awards will be presented at a ceremony to highlight Public Service
Recognition Week, May 2009.

If you have any questions about the awards program, please call Cynthia
Gable on 212-264-1890. Please participate in this very special FEB
initiative.

Sincerely,

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Patricia Amberg-Blyskal

Chairman

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##### GENERAL NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

-   Each Federal Executive Board (FEB) member may submit ONLY ONE
    NOMINEE in EACH CATEGORY.

-   The awards brochure will also available on our web site:
    www.newyorkcity.feb.gov.

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-   **[Each nomination]{.underline} must be accompanied by the
    following:**

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-   [Nomination Form pages 1 & 2]{.underline} check off for which
    category the nomination is submitted and the contact information.

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-   [Narrative]{.underline}- The nominating official should address as
    many of the evaluation factors for each category as possible. *Write
    clearly, without agency-specific acronyms or terminology, describing
    specific achievements with factual data.*

> ***The narrative is NOT TO EXCEED one page; single-spaced, not smaller
> than 12-point type.***

-   [Summary]{.underline} --Summarize the nomination in 100 words or
    less. If the nominee is selected, *this summary is printed in the
    awards ceremony program.*

## NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUARY 13, 2009 TO:

E-Mail: <cynthia.gable@gsa.gov>

Fax: 212 264-1172

Mail: Cynthia Gable

> New York Federal Executive Board

# 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 3016

> New York, NY 10278

-   Award recipients will be selected by the FEB Awards Committee in
    March.

-   Awards will be presented during a ceremony highlighting Public
    Service Recognition Week in May.

**NOMINATION FORM -page 1**

**AWARD CATEGORY-**Please check off the ONE category for which this
nomination is submitted:

**\_\_\_ CHAIRMAN'S AWARD FOR CONTINUOUS EXCELLENCE**

**\_\_\_ CHAIRMAN'S AWARD FOR VALOR**

# 

\_\_\_ **COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC) VOLUNTEER AWARD**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Keyworker (agency may submit one nomination in each
category)**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Agency Coordinator or Loaned Executive**

**\_\_\_ COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH AWARD**

# **\_\_\_ COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD**

**\_\_\_ DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD**

**\_\_\_ DISTINGUISHED EXECUTIVE AWARD**

**\_\_\_ DISTINGUISHED GOVERNMENT SERVICE AWARDS-5 Categories**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_GS 7 & BELOW (agency may submit one nomination in each
category)**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_GS 8-11**

> **\_\_\_\_\_\_GS 12-13**
>
> **\_\_\_\_\_\_ GS 14 & ABOVE**

**\_\_\_\_\_ LAW ENFORCEMENT/INVESTIGATIVE**

**\_\_\_\_ DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD**

**\_\_\_\_ DISTINGUISHED TEAM LEADER AWARD**

**\_\_\_\_ ELECTRONIC WORK ENHANCEMENT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS AWARD**

**\_\_\_\_ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & EMPLOYEE SAFETY AWARD**

**\_\_\_\_ EXCELLENCE IN WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT AWARD**

**\_\_\_ OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AWARDS-2 Categories**

**(agency may submit one nomination in each category)**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_CLERICAL SUPPORT AWARD**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_SECRETARIAL SUPPORT AWARD**

**\_\_\_\_ OUTSTANDING POSTAL EMPLOYEE AWARD**

**\_\_\_ OUTSTANDING SUPERVISOR AWARD**

**\_\_\_ OUTSTANDING STUDENT INTERN AWARD**

**\_\_\_ SPECIAL PROJECT OR ACHIEVEMENT BY AN INDIVIDUAL**

**\_\_\_ TEAM AWARDS-3 Categories-(agency may submit one nomination in
each category)**

**\_\_\_\_\_ 10 members or less**

**\_\_\_\_\_ 11 members or more**

**\_\_\_\_\_ Law Enforcement-any number of members**

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**NOMINATION FORM COVER page 2**

**NOMINEE'S
Name**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(If this is a Team nomination, please give the group name and attach the
individuals' names separately.)

**Nominee's Title and
Grade**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Nominee's
Agency**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Work
Address**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(include room number, city, state and zip code)

**Phone**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**E-Mail Address\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**NOMINATOR's
Name**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Nominator's
Title**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

# **Work Address**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(include room number, city, state and zip code)

**Phone**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**E-Mail Address\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Approved
By**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(**Federal Executive Board Member Must Sign & Provide a Phone Number)**

**[AWARD CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS PAGE]{.underline}**

-   **CHAIRMANS AWARD FOR CONTINUOUS EXCELLENCE 1**

-   **CHAIRMANS AWARD FOR VALOR 1**

# **COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC) VOLUNTEER 1**

# 

# **COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH AWARD 2**

# **COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD 2**

-   **DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD 2**

-   **DISTINGUISHED EXECUTIVE AWARD 3**

-   **DISTINGUISHED GOVERNMENT SERVICE AWARDS-5 Categories 3**

> **GS 7 & BELOW**
>
> **GS 8-11**

**GS 12-13**

**GS 14 & ABOVE**

**LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIVE**

-   **DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 3**

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-   **DISTINGUISHED TEAM LEADER AWARD 4**

-   **ELECTRONIC WORK ENHANCEMENT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS 4**

-   **EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & EMPLOYEE SAFETY AWARD 4**

-   **EXCELLENCE IN WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT AWARD 5**

-   **OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AWARDS -2 Categories 5**

**CLERICAL SUPPORT**

**SECRETARIAL SUPPORT**

-   **OUTSTANDING POSTAL EMPLOYEE AWARD 6**

-   **OUTSTANDING SUPERVISOR AWARD 6**

-   **OUTSTANDING STUDENT INTERN AWARD 6**

-   **SPECIAL PROJECT OR ACHIEVEMENT BY AN INDIVIDUAL 7**

-   **TEAM-3 Categories 7**

> **10 MEMBERS OR LESS**
>
> **11 MEMBERS OR MORE**
>
> **LAW ENFORCEMENT-any number of members**

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### CHAIRMANS AWARD FOR CONTINUOUS EXCELLENCE

######## [Qualifications]{.underline}

An employee of any grade level who has given not less than twenty years
of service to the Federal government.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Nominee should exemplify dedication and commitment to the spirit and
    mission of both the agency and to public service.

-   Demonstrates continuous excellence in the performance of their
    duties

-   Continuously improves procedures to streamline results

-   Displays exceptional interpersonal skills

**CHAIRMAN'S AWARD FOR VALOR**

######## [Qualifications]{.underline}

This award is given to a Federal employee, uniformed or civilian who
displays exceptional courage in the service or their county, community
or fellow man.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

For an act that involved personal risk, either in conjunction with the
employees' job or in an act as a private citizen.

### COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC) VOLUNTEER AWARD-*NEW CATEGORY ADDED!*

#### [Qualifications-]{.underline} FEB member may submit one nomination in each category

2 Categories

Keyworker

Agency Coordinator or Loaned Executive

Nominees must have contributed their time, talent and energy as a **key
worker**, **coordinator, loaned executive or division chairman** during
the 2008 campaign.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

The volunteer demonstrated outstanding initiative, creativity,
enthusiasm and energy in raising the awareness of the CFC campaign

**COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH AWARD**

[Qualifications]{.underline}

The nominee uses creative and innovative skills to raise awareness of
the agency and its programs in a positive manner through media outlets
to the general public and the business and/or the non profit community.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Writes press releases and articles on the agency, its programs and
    activities.

-   Acts as a spokesperson to the media and works to strengthen those
    relationships

-   Maintains liaison relationship with public organizations, key
    Congressional, municipal and other government agencies.

-   Plans and executes outreach events

-   Expands the use of traditional and non-traditional media outlets
    (radio, electronic, periodicals, television, web based etc).

### COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

#### [Qualifications]{.underline}

Nominees must have contributed their time, talent and energy without pay
during non-duty hours.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

The voluntary service may span a board range of activities that directly
or indirectly contribute to the well being of the community by either
individual effort or through work in civic, community or other
humanitarian organizations/activities.

### DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD

[Qualifications]{.underline}

Nominees should be employees who provide exceptional direct service to
the public either in person, over the telephone, or electronically.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   The employee made an exceptional effort to resolve a particularly
    difficult situation in which a member of the public would have
    suffered a tangible loss of a material benefit without the
    intervention and action of the nominee; or the situation would have
    never been resolved without the employees' extraordinary effort.

-   The employee in providing exceptional direct service to the public
    has been acknowledged or recognized by superiors and co-workers or
    by the public directly.

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### DISTINGUISHED EXECUTIVE AWARD

#### [Qualifications]{.underline}

GS 14-15, Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), Scientific
or Professional (ST) positions or equivalent military rank, excluding
agency heads.

Nominees for this award are individuals with a broad organizational
mission and under whose leadership is responsible for a significant
utilization of human and fiscal resources.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Supports development of staff

-   Detail specific agency accomplishments

-   Creation and implementation of a new program(s) that improves the
    effectiveness of the agency's mission.

### DISTINGUISHED GOVERNMENT SERVICE AWARD-*NEW CATEGORY ADDED!*

######## [Qualifications-]{.underline}FEB member may submit one nomination in each category

5 Categories

GS 7 & Below

GS 8-11

GS 12-13

GS 14 & Above

Law Enforcement & Investigative

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Nominees should exemplify dedication and commitment to the spirit
    and mission of both the agency and to public service

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-   The efficiency of the agency has improved based on specific
    innovations made by the nominee

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-   Delivery of service has been enhanced by the nominees' innovations

-   The nominee has demonstrated leadership/vision in accomplishing the
    agency's mission

**DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD**

[Qualifications]{.underline}

To recognize the results of an individual in contributing to the
knowledge, understanding and/or advancement of a physical or social
science, a technology, or an engineering solution.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   The writing and publication of a scholarly paper, manuscript,
    article or book.

-   Achievement in addressing a scientific, technological or engineering
    challenge.

-   Provides a new tool or the new application of an existing tool to
    address a challenge.

### 

### DISTINGUISHED TEAM LEADER AWARD

#### [Qualifications]{.underline}

A Team Leader is responsible to their supervisor for ensuring that work
assignments of other employees of the team are carried out.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate and achieve team
    consensus

-   Encourages team members to achieve success

####### Employs a proactive approach to motivating the team through innovation

**ELECTRONIC WORK ENHANCEMENT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS AWARD**

[Qualifications]{.underline}

A federal employee that configures/maintains or enhances the electronic
or telecommunications work environment.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Stays current with technology products to assist in the purchase of
    hardware and software.

-   Works effectively with headquarter office staff on migration issues

-   Provides effective service to employees by phone, electronically
    and/or through workshops.

-   Finds creative solutions to reconfigure present/obsolete equipment
    for new uses.

# **EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & EMPLOYEE SAFETY AWARD**

# 

# [Qualifications]{.underline}

The nominee or team has improved/implemented the planning of
safety/health and or security measures within their building or agency.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to:]{.underline}

-   Nominee(s) have developed a comprehensive COOP or evacuation plan

-   Participates on the emergency response team during fire/evacuation
    or other drills.

-   Sponsors and or participates in the training of health/medical
    issues, i.e. CPR training, defibrillator training etc.

**EXCELLENCE IN WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT AWARD**

#### [Qualifications]{.underline}

Nominees can be employees, supervisors or managers who actively and
effectively contribute to creating a model work environment.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Participates in/or sponsors' activities within or outside of their
    agency, which foster diversity and enhance career opportunities for
    employees including the use of mediation.

-   Takes a long range view of strategic management of human capital
    through the recruitment and retention programs.

-   Stays current with and champions "family friendly" /"life work
    balance" policies and benefits.

-   Works to create an esprit de corps atmosphere

**OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AWARD**

[Qualifications]{.underline}-FEB member may submit one nomination in
each category

2 Categories

Clerical Support

Secretarial Support

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Demonstrates personal diligence or initiative by accepting
    responsibility for completing projects involving unexpected
    difficulties such as short deadlines, insufficient staff etc.

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-   Demonstrates an exceptional degree of tact, diplomacy or extreme
    courtesy in potentially sensitive situations.

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-   Demonstrates the ability to relieve their supervisor of
    administrative burdens

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-   Has taken an innovative approach to improving office procedures such
    as restructure/improve file system, mail distribution etc.

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-   Consistently provides quality and timely completed work products

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-   Demonstrates willingness to take on additional responsibilities

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### OUTSTANDING POSTAL EMPLOYEE AWARD

###### [Qualifications]{.underline}

A full time postal employee

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Displays enthusiasm by communicating in a positive manner

-   Promotes harmony by cooperating with co-workers and behaving in a
    manner that encourages a pleasant work environment

-   Contributes to overall operational efficiency through excellent job
    performance

-   Is a reliable person who can always be counted on to exceed
    expectations

### 

### OUTSTANDING SUPERVISOR AWARD

###### [Qualifications]{.underline}

Defined as an individual who has employees under their direct
supervision. The nominee should exemplify leadership qualities.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Demonstrates leadership and the ability to communicate effectively
    with employees

-   Encourages employee participation to achieve organizational goals

-   Encourages creativity and innovation

### OUTSTANDING STUDENT INTERN AWARD

[Qualifications]{.underline}

During the last calendar year, has worked part or full time in a paid or
unpaid position while pursuing a high school, college or advanced
degree.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Nominee should exemplify dedication to learning the mission of the
    agency and demonstrated commitment to public service

-   Demonstrates personal diligence or initiative by accepting
    responsibility for completing assignments.

**SPECIAL PROJECT OR ACHIEVEMENT BY AN INDIVIDUAL AWARD**

#### [Qualifications]{.underline}

For an employee those significant act, service or achievement affected
their organizations mission.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Description of a difficult or important mission, operation or
    assignment which was accomplished

-   Indicate how the accomplishment had major significance or provided
    innovation or increased productivity

### 

### TEAM AWARD 

#### [Qualifications]{.underline}

3 Categories

10 team members or less

11 team members or more

Law Enforcement-any number of members

For groups of employees those significant act, service or achievement
affected their organizations mission.

[Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to]{.underline}:

-   Description of a difficult or important mission, operation or
    assignment which was accomplished by the team

-   Indicate how the accomplishment had major significance or provided
    innovation or increased productivity

**END**

**NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY 2/13/09**

**SUBMIT BY**

**FAX: 212 264-1172**

**E-MAIL (PREFERRED): <CYNTHIA.GABLE@GSA.GOV>**

**MAIL: 26 FEDERAL PLAZA, SUITE 3016**

**NEW YORK, NY 10278**

**QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE FEB OFFICE AT 212 264-1890**

**THANK YOU**