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Please answer each question below and provide specific and unique examples. Nominations that lack at least one specific example for each question below may be disqualified. The selection committee will weigh each section equally. Each answer is limited to 500 words.

How
does the nominee demonstrate a commitment
to continuing professional development and
education? Please provide examples.
- Actively seeks information sources and utilizes multiple modes of learning, from traditional classroom seminars to online workshops
- Holds a CPS, CAP or other professional certification
- Holds an association(s) membership(s)
- Participates in or attends educational conferences
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How
does the nominee demonstrate his/her ability
to contribute to the operational efficiency
of the company? Please provide examples.
- Takes the initiative to develop innovative solutions to challenges and problems
- Demonstrates technical aptitude (e.g., willingness to be an early adopter of new devices, researches the best technology solutions for an organization, utilizes social media to meet company objectives)
- Perceives the links among people, data and ideas, and uses these ties to work more effectively
- Communicates effectively with others at all levels of the organization
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How
does the nominee show a strong commitment
to leadership within his/her organization?
Please provide examples.
- Establishes rapport and facilitates team-building with people on-site and off
- Manages relationships by accurately identifying and responding to preferred work styles and personality traits
- Has received award distinctions or other forms of recognition for leadership
- Is a committee leader or sole administrative participant on a committee
- Effectively demonstrates work/life balance
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What
meaningful contributions has the nominee made
to his/her organization? Note: examples provided in this
section should be different than those provided in other sections of this form.
- Researches and evaluates information and makes recommendations in line with manager’s, department’s, or company’s strategic objectives; anticipates operational challenges and makes recommendations.
- Uses strong negotiation skills and employs tact, diplomacy, empathy and business savvy to engage in productive discussions with vendors and employees that result in positive outcomes
- Improves processes (e.g., develops new filing systems, communication processes, etc.) and produces tangible results
- Goes above and beyond job description to ensure the job and company are better off
as a result of his or her contributions
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