Attachment E 

NASS Hall of Fame Nomination 

Information and Form 

PURPOSE 

The National Agricultural Statistics Service is one of the most important and recognized organizations 

producing statistics on agriculture. Our strong reputation is due to our credibility and long standing 

record of producing timely, useful, and accurate agricultural data in service to U.S. agriculture. 

There are individuals who have led important agency efforts that have improved the information 

collected and the service provided by the agency. The intent of the NASS Hall of Fame Awards 

Program is to recognize the contributions of those individuals whose accomplishments transcend time. 

The individuals so recognized have exemplified traits of integrity, honesty, innovation and positive 

impact on NASS (organization, culture stakeholder relations, research and/or statistical processes) and 

commitment to public service. 

ELIGIBILITY 

Nominations may be made of individuals who were employed by NASS during their career and have 

been retired from federal service for five years or more. Individuals who are deceased may be nominated 

and recognized posthumously. Team nominations will not be accepted. More than one nominee may be 

selected in any given year if merited. 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Nominations may be based on any of the following criteria: 

• Outstanding Science – original science discovery and contributions reflecting high levels of 

creativity and innovation. 

• Impact on Agricultural Statistics – developing a solution to a significant agricultural 

information problem. 

• Recognition to NASS – achievements that have brought major recognition and credibility to 

NASS and/or USDA. 

• National and/or International Recognition – by his/her peers in the statistical or agricultural 

community, including external award recognition. 

• Exemplary professional service – rendered as an employee of the agency. 

The nomination may also address: 

Continued Professional Service – post retirement professional activities including serving as a role 

model or mentor in the statistical or agricultural community 

NOMINATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES 

A nomination may be made by a current NASS employee, a previous NASS employee, or another 

interested individual. Nominations must be sent to the Office of the Administrator of NASS via e-mail: 

HQOA@nass.usda.gov 
Nominations must fully support the accomplishments, achievements, and impact of the individual. 

Nominations are due by September 15, 2017. The nomination form is attached. 

The Administrator may appoint a diverse committee of individuals to assist in the evaluation of the 

nominations and to make recommendations. The expectation is that there will be some continuity in 

membership of the selection committee from year to year. Final committee selections are made by the 

Administrator and can include representatives from the: 

• USDA Office of the Secretary 

• USDA Agency Office of the Administrator 

• NASS Senior Executives 

• Statistical Community 

• NASS Hall of Fame 

• Agricultural Sector 

• NASS Senior Executive or Manager Retiree Community 

NATURE OF RECOGNITION 

Each winner will be presented a plaque commemorating the award and an event will be held in their 

honor. An additional plaque will be added to the NASS Agricultural Statistics Board display area in the 

USDA South Building in Washington, D.C. Where possible an audio-taped interview with each 

recipient will be conducted and retained in the Caudill Library.

JUSTIFICATION 

The justification should include a citation, a biographical sketch, and a description of the individual’s 

accomplishments. The nomination is limited to no more than two pages, 12 point font, standard spacing 

and one-inch margins. 

PAST NASS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 

Link: https://www.nass.usda.gov/About_NASS/Hall_of_Fame/

2014 Inaugural Hall of Fame 

Bruce M. Graham 

Sterling R. (Bert) Newell 

Cary Palmer 

Glenn D. Simpson 

Harry C. Trelogan 

2015 Hall of Fame 

Charles E. Caudill 

2016 Hall of Fame 

Donald M. Bay 

Richard D. Allen 
NASS HALL OF FAME 

NOMINATION FORM 

Nominee Information 

Full Name____________________________________________________________ 

Nick Name____________________________________________________________ 

Address______________________________________________________________ 

Address1_____________________________________________________________ 

Phone________________________________________________________________ 

E-mail________________________________________________________________ 

NASS Retirement/Departure Year__________________________________________ 

Nominator Information 

Name____________________________________________________________ 

Address______________________________________________________________ 

Address1_____________________________________________________________ 

Phone________________________________________________________________ 

E-mail________________________________________________________________ 

Best method to contact you _______________________________________________ 

Nomination Information 

Citation, biographical sketch, and description of accomplishments should be no longer than two pages. 

Attachments to illustrate the accomplishments are welcome and encouraged. 

Short citation. Summarize accomplishments in about 2-4 sentences.

Biographical Sketch 
Description of the individual’s accomplishments (not more than 2 pages). This is the primary 

information used to evaluate the nominee. Please refer to the selection criteria to help focus your 

nomination.