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> c/o Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)\
> Capital Region Data Center (CRDC)\
> 882 TJ Jackson Drive, Falling Waters, WV 25419\
> Phone (304) 262-7004 FAX (304) 262-7048

February 2, 2007

Dear Agency Head and EPFEA Members:

The Eastern Panhandle Federal Executives Association (EPFEA) will once
again be honoring Federal employees who are making outstanding
contributions in the work place and the community. Our Distinguished
Service Awards Program is designed to recognize the work that our fellow
employees perform on the job, as well as in the community. Please
distribute the enclosed nomination information to all employees, and
personally encourage them to submit nominations at all levels for
contributions made in public service.

All full-time employees are eligible for nomination. They do not need to
be EPFEA members but they must be employed at Eastern Panhandle FEA
agencies. Address each of the three criteria on the enclosed forms when
preparing a nomination. Grade levels shown for each category are to be
used as guides. If an employee fits a particular category, but falls
outside the guide, please use individual discretion in placing a nominee
in the appropriate category. Please make your nominations brief and
attach any additional information you feel would be helpful.

The EPFEA Awards Committee will review the nominations, and a panel of
judges will be chosen to select the winner in each of the five
categories.

We invite you to send your nominations by April 6, 2007 to:

Peggy Sandretzky

National Park Service Liaison

FWS National Conservation Training Center

698 Conservation Way

Shepherdstown, WV, 25443

email submissions can be sent to: Peggy_Sandretzky@nps.gov

Awards will be presented at the May 16, 2007, EPFEA Banquet. Let\'s do
all we can to advertise this opportunity to recognize and encourage our
employees who continue their outstanding service to their organizations,
their agencies and the world around them. If you have any questions,
please call Peggy at 304-876-7467. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

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Rodney Emery, EPFEA President 2006-2007

NOMINATION FORM

**EASTERN PANHANDLE**

**FEDERAL EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION (EPFEA)**

**EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR**

**Nominee's Name:**

**Agency:**

**Job Title:**

**Grade/Level:**

**Nominee's Mailing Address:**

**Nominee's Telephone**

**Category:\
**

-   **Executive** (Agency Head, SES, or 06+)

-   **Manager** (GS/GM 13 and above, Title 38, E7-05, or Wage
    Supervisors)

-   **Professional Technical** (GS-9 or above, Title 38, E6-05 or above,
    or Wage Leaders)

-   **Clerical/Mechanical/Trade** (GS-02 to 08, E1-6, or Wage Grades)

-   **Group**

**Submitted by:**

**Mailing Address:**

**Telephone:**

# **INSTRUCTIONS**

Complete the nomination form, answering all questions. Be sure to list
dates and all pertinent information. Nominees need not be FEA members,
but they must be full-time Federal employees at an Eastern Panhandle FEA
Agency. Completed forms must be received no later than close of business
**April 6, 2007**. Please direct questions Peggy Sandretzky
(304-876-7467). Mail your nominations to:

> Peggy Sandretzky
>
> National Park Service Liaison
>
> FWS National Conservation Training Center
>
> 698 Conservation Way
>
> Shepherdstown, WV 25443
>
> email submissions can be sent to: Peggy_Sandretzky@nps.gov

Nominees will be evaluated according to the following:

1.  Demonstrates support of agency/interagency goals;

2.  Demonstrates excellence in performance of assigned duties, and
    leadership in agency activities;

3.  Provides valuable service to the community (if applicable).

**PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING VITAL INFORMATION FOR THE CATEGORIES OF
EXECUTIVE, MANAGER, PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL, AND
CLERICAL/MECHANICAL/TRADE.** (Use additional sheets if necessary.)

1.  **[Agency/Interagency Support]{.underline}**. Indicate specific
    activities or general ways in which the individual has supported the
    **agency** goals. Also, identify activities that demonstrate support
    for **interagency** goals and activities. List activities where
    assistance is provided and/or sharing of resources is encouraged.

2.  **[Accomplishments]{.underline}**. Identify on-the-job
    accomplishments that demonstrate leadership in agency activities.
    Indicate special recognition with the agency, including job-related
    affiliations, memberships, etc. Also identify those accomplishments
    demonstrating leadership potential, including education, creative
    accomplishments, demonstrated initiative and other self-improvement
    activities.

3.  **[Community participation (if applicable]{.underline}**). List
    local, county, state, national, or international level
    participation, not just being a member in civic, professional,
    charitable, and religious organizations. List any office held and
    dates, achievements, and/or awards received.

## PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING VITAL INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP CATEGORY

(Use additional sheets if necessary.)

GROUP Definition: Two or more personnel

1.  Describe the activity or general ways the Group supports the goals
    of a specific agency or any activity fostering cross-agency
    cooperation. List Group members, with title and grade.

2.  List any outcome of the activity, such as goals achieved or
    accomplishments as a result of the activity. Accomplishments may
    include education, leadership potential, group-improvement
    activities or creative accomplishments.

3.  List any awards associated with the activity, if applicable.