A. BEST NEWSLETTER AWARD. As states send out their newsletters via e-mail to all members within
their states, they should also include the Resource Committee Chairperson on their mailing list. By doing this they will
automatically be considered for the annual Best Newsletter Award and will not have to worry about sending in a packet.
Consideration will also be given to the frequency in which news is sent to the field. Deadline for consideration will be
May 1st of each year.
a. Clarity of Content: If a new employee were to read it, would he/she be able to understand and follow the
thoughts in the newsletter?
b. Informative: Does the newsletter keep the reader(s) apprised of actions and plans and not just list generalities?
c. Appearance: Is the newsletter eye-catching and easy to read?
d. Frequency: Are newsletters sent to the field often enough to keep all employees abreast of the Association’s
national and local strides?
e. Motivation: Does the newsletter contain information encouraging state and national membership, as well as
participation? Does it speak to all employees, making them aware that they do have a voice and their concerns are
important to our Association?
Point Scale for Each Category: 1-3 Fair
4 - 6 Good
7 - 8 Excellent
9 -10 Superior
B. SPIRIT AWARD: This award will be given to a NASE member who has been a member of NASE for less
than two years and has made a significant contribution to NASE on either the local or national level. NASE members will
be asked to nominate someone for this award.
C. HORIZON AWARD: This award will be given to a member of NASE who has been a member of NASE for
more than two years and has made a significant contribution to NASE on either the local or national level. This award
will be given after the full association board is polled for their recommendations.
D. BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS AWARD: A nomination for the NASE Blood, Sweat & Tears Award is an
honor befitting those who have performed well above the call of duty on behalf of the members of our Association.
Please respond to the following when placing a nomination:
a. Has the individual served as a State or National Officer, been involved on task forces, served on State or
National committees, or a Zone Representative or Alternate in the past or present? Please list all areas of service and
dates.
b. Please give specific instances of this person working above and beyond their normal duty requirements.
c. Has the nominee continued to support the Association since their term of office was completed? In what capacity?
d. Keep in mind this is a very special honor reserved for those individuals who have diligently worked on behalf of the
Association, many times at great personal sacrifice. Most nominees should have worked at a national level. However,
state level service can be considered. Dedicated service should be ongoing and not limited to the distant past (more
than 5 years ago).
Please consider all of these factors when placing a nomination. The Resource Committee will gladly accept nominations
through May 1st (this would give the Committee more time to finalize) each year.
E. SED OF THE YEAR AWARD: To nominate your SED, please submit a narrative describing how your
SED has been supportive to the Association. The state making a nomination for this award should have an active
membership that is recognized by their SED. The nominations will be submitted to the Resource Committee prior to May
1st of each year.
F. STATE REPRESENTATIVE AWARD: Nominations for this award will also be forwarded to the
Board of Directors prior to the Spring Board Meeting for their recommendation. If you know of a State Representative
that has done a really good job, show them that you appreciate their hard work by nominating them.
Submit NASE Award Nominations to the NASE
Board by May 1st of Each Year
Board by May 1st of Each Year