SDAO Awards

2009 Awards Program

What is the SDAO Awards Program?
The Special Districts Association of Oregon’s Awards Program gives recognition to member districts for accomplishments which allow them to provide better service to the public and honors individuals who have greatly contributed to the success of their organization. These awards celebrate the ingenuity, creativity, and diversity of our members.

Within this program are two special recognition awards; the Outstanding Special District Program award, and the Outstanding Special District Service award. Winning either award is the highest level of professional acknowledgment within the realm of local government today.

Outstanding Special District Programs

Nomination Form: | fillable Word document | pdf |

This award category recognizes innovative projects and programs, outstanding safety, public information, public involvement in a district decision making process, and outstanding achievement.

Efforts in these areas are considered in light of available resources (i.e., smaller districts may have significantly fewer resources than larger districts); therefore, three subcategories have been established for this award:

Districts with 5 or fewer employees
Districts with 6-25 employees
District with 26 or more employees

Outstanding Special District Services

Nomination Form: | fillable Word document | pdf |

This award category recognizes individuals who have contributed substantially to the improvement and successful operation of his or her special district. Four subcategories have been established for this award:

Board Member
Manager
Employee
Volunteer

More than one award may be given in each category. SDAO Board and Trust members are ineligible to be nominated for this award.

How do I submit an application?
Complete the official SDAO 2009 Awards Program nomination form. Please respond to each question, attaching additional pages if necessary. Applicants are encouraged to include video footage if available.

Submit completed nomination form(s) to: SDAO, PO Box 12613, Salem, Oregon 97309-0613.

Nomination forms must be received by October 15, 2008 to be considered for the 2009 Awards Program.

How are entries judged?
Applications will be reviewed in October by the awards committee members using standard evaluation features such as: impact for other districts, positive results, special purpose, increased safety, cost savings, improved quality of service, innovation, and community need.

What do I do if I win?
Award winners will be notified in November, 2008. Winners may accept the award in person at the SDAO Annual Conference Awards Banquet on February 7, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. Recipients who are unable to attend the conference may have someone accept the award on their behalf, or mayrequest to have their award mailed to them.

Who do I contact if I have questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Luanne Richey at 800.285.5461.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.