Awards

Award Winners

Please forward local nomination packages to
Col Kenryu Bryson (402) 294-4108
c/o Greater Omaha Chapter of AFCEA
P.O. Box 1673
Bellevue, NE 68005

Every year the Greater Omaha Chapter (GOC) members are asked to nominate members who have notable accomplishments in their respective areas for recognition in either one of our 'local awards' or 'AFCEA International awards.' Our Chapter has many deserving members who have given their time, energy, and expertise to ensure the GOC has a robust future and you can make sure they are recognized by nominating them – but it must start with you! Whether they demonstrated this dedication by excellent leadership or through the hours of hard work, nominating them for an award is a simple way of recognizing their volunteered time is vital to maintaining the high quality of our activities. Our Chapter is undeniably better because of the efforts of these individuals. Now we have the opportunity to let them know we value their dedication and that their hard work has not gone unnoticed.

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VP of Awards

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Submit a one-page write-up supporting justification of your nomination. The submission is limited to one page (approximately 500 words). Narratives in excess of one page will not be considered. Attachments are not acceptable. Please adhere to the due date of the award you are submitting for.

Sample Write Up

EVALUATION/SELECTION: Submissions for AFCEA International are generally reviewed by various committees consisting of government and industry AFCEA members. Local awards will be selected by either the GOC Board of Directors (BOD), or depending on the number of local submissions, a selection committee consisting of BOD members will be assembled. Both types of awards shall be presented at the culmination luncheon for the BOD term, typically in June of each year.

Chapter Quarterly Awards

Fall Annual Awards (Due 1 Oct)

Winter Annual Awards (Due 1 Feb)

Spring Annual Awards (Due 1 Apr)

SPECIAL NOTE: Our 'Spring Annual Awards' basically mirror AFCEA International offerings. We have done this in the event a nominee for an AFCEA International Award is not selected; the chapter then reserves the right to consider the applicant for one of our 'local' awards. Chapter members can apply for any applicable AFCEA International or local chapter award, but should not apply the same award submission for both categories (that’s why non-selected international award submissions are considered at the local level).

Chapter/Quarterly Awards:

CHAPTER'S SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AWARD (AS REQUIRED)

  • CRITERIA: This award is given at the discretion of the local AFCEA President.

    • AFCEAN OF THE QUARTER (Due Jan 15, Apr 15, Jul 15, Oct 15)

  • CRITERIA: Awarded to AFCEA member who demonstrates AFCEA service at the local or international level. Significant professional accomplishments in the areas of communications, electronics, intelligence, and information systems will be considered.

    • YOUNG AFCEAN OF THE QUARTER (Due Jan 15, Apr 15, Jul 15, Oct 15)

  • CRITERIA: Awarded for significant contributions toward furthering the goals and objectives of the Association among younger members over the past quarter.

    • Chapter Annual Awards

    Fall Awards (Due 1 Oct):

    DISTINGUISHED YOUNG AFCEAN AWARD (Due 1 Oct)

  • CRITERIA: Awarded to individuals (under the age of 35 as of August 31) who exhibit exceptional service to AFCEA at the local Chapter or International level during the year (period of consideration is September 1, 2002 - August 31, 2003). Individual must be an AFCEA Member and their membership number should be included in the nomination package. Nominations must be endorsed by an AFCEA Regional Vice President. Nomination is limited to one page. Please include a photo of the nominee (any size, color or black/white).

    • YOUNG AFCEAN OF THE YEAR (Due 1 Oct)

  • CRITERIA: This award is the premier award for exemplary service to AFCEA over the past year. Nominee must be a member of AFCEA, and a representative of the IT community, who has made significant current contributions toward furthering the goals and objectives of the Association. Nominees for this award are under the age of 35, and are generally from the officer ranks of Maj. or Captain and below, the enlisted ranks of Master Sergeant and below, the government ranks of GS-12 and below, and other select industry personnel. Nominations should include some or all of the following:

    • Winter Awards (Due 1 Feb):

    CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S "FIRST TEAM" INDIVIDUAL AWARD (Due 1 Feb)

  • CRITERIA: This award is given at the discretion of the local AFCEA Chapter President - with inputs from the AFCEA Executive Committee.

    • AFCEA CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP RETENTION, RECRUITMENT, GROWTH AWARD (Due 1 Feb)

  • CRITERIA: This award is for a member of AFCEA who has helped this chapter grow throughout the past year. Achievements can be stated as the number of additional members recruited, or who has made significant current contributions toward furthering the goals and objectives of the Association - which has increased the membership. Self-nominations are acceptable for this award. Nominations should include some or all of the following:

    • Spring Awards (Due 1 Feb):

    GENERAL JAMES M. ROCKWELL AFCEAN OF THE YEAR AWARD (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: This award is the premier award for exemplary service to AFCEA (the chapter) over the past year. Nominee must be a member of AFCEA, and a representative of the C4I community, who has made significant current contributions toward furthering the goals and objectives of the Association. Nomination should include some or all of the following information:
    • Overall justification as to how and why candidate exemplifies the consummate AFCEAN.
    • Explanation showing how candidate's AFCEA participation exceeds the norm.
    • Outline of candidate's total AFCEA involvement, with detailed emphasis on current activities.
    Description of ways in which candidate involves his or her organization/people in AFCEA activities.

    ADMIRAL JON L. BOYES MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO AFCEA (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: This award is the premier award for exceptional career service to AFCEA (the chapter). Nominee must be a member of AFCEA, and a senior representative of the communications, electronics, intelligence, and information systems community. Nomination should include some or all of the following information:

    • Overall justification as to how and why candidate exemplifies the consummate AFCEAN
    • Overall justification detailing a tradition of candidate's service to AFCEA.
    • Specific contributions in support of AFCEA's mission, goals and objectives.
    • Description of candidate's personification of the AFCEA image.

    AFCEA LEADERSHIP AWARD (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: Nominee must be a long-standing member of AFCEA (the chapter) with a record of sustained contributions to the Association, and exceptional leadership skills. Supporting rationale should document specific examples of performance that highlight outstanding leadership qualities within AFCEA (at any level of Association activity). The write-up must be based on leadership in AFCEA (not the candidate’s professional career).

    BENJAMIN H. OLIVER GOLD MEDAL FOR ENGINEERING (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: Nominee must be a member of AFCEA (the chapter). This is a senior-level award for significant contributions over a sustained period of time. Justification should detail superior scientific or technical accomplishments which support AFCEA's mission, goals and objectives in the disciplines of communications, electronics, intelligence, and information systems. Highlight as well ways in which nominee has contributed to the professional development of AFCEAN's (i.e., speaker, panelist, writer for SIGNAL Magazine, etc.).


    MERITORIOUS AWARD FOR ENGINEERING (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: Nominee must be a member of AFCEA (the chapter). This is a mid-career award for meritorious accomplishment in engineering in current or previous year of consideration. Justification should detail scientific or technical accomplishments which support AFCEA's mission, goals and objectives in the disciplines of communications, electronics, intelligence, and information systems. Highlight as well ways in which nominee has contributed to the professional development of AFCEAN's (i.e., speaker, panelist, writer for SIGNAL Magazine, etc.).

    AFCEA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: Nominee must be a member of AFCEA (the chapter). This is a senior-level award for significant contributions to Information Technology (IT) over a sustained period of time in any or all of the following ways:
    • Through significant accomplishments in IT which advance the agency/department/organization mission, or which benefit the public in general;
    • Through specific accomplishments in policy, planning, management, or implementation of IT in communications, electronics, intelligence or information systems;
    • Through noteworthy achievements in programs impacting national strategies and international relations;
    • Through furthering the exchange of knowledge about computers and IT between the defense and non-defense government communities;
    • Through a career of service reflecting a strong commitment to IT.

    AFCEA MERITORIOUS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: Nominee must be a member of AFCEA (the chapter). This is a mid-career level award for contributions to Information Technology (IT) in current or previous year of consideration in any or all of the following ways:
    • Through accomplishments in IT which advance the agency/department/ organization mission, or which benefit the public in general;
    • Through specific accomplishments in policy, planning, management, or implementation of IT in communications, electronics, intelligence or information systems;
    • Through noteworthy achievements in programs impacting national strategies and international relations;
    • Through furthering the exchange of knowledge about computers and IT between the defense and non-defense government communities.

    AFCEA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE INTELLIGENCE AWARD (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: Nominees do not need to be AFCEA members. Candidates for this award must demonstrate a long and distinguished record of significant accomplishments and senior leadership in support of the Intelligence Community at the national and/or international level. Describe the candidate's professional record, detailing significant accomplishments in the intelligence arena. Where applicable, highlight the nominee's contributions to the AFCEA Intelligence program, whether at the Chapter or International level.

    AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: Nominees do not need to be AFCEA members. This is a mid-career level award for meritorious service to the Intelligence Community in current or previous year of consideration. Describe candidate's professional record, detailing accomplishments in intelligence. Supporting rationale should highlight nominee's contributions to the AFCEA Intelligence Program in particular, whether at the International, Chapter, or Committee level.

    MEDAL OF MERIT (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: Nominee must be a member of AFCEA (the chapter) with 3 year minimum service time in AFCEA. This Award recognizes dedicated service to the Association, combined with a sustained level of professional excellence in the fields of communications, electronics, intelligence, and information systems. AFCEA service will be more heavily weighed than C4I community contributions.

    MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD (Due 1 Apr)

    • CRITERIA: Nominee must be a member of AFCEA (the chapter). Provide supporting justification in the areas highlighted below. Nominees will be judged on a record of significant contributions to the Association, in combination with exceptional professional performance in the fields of communications, electronics, intelligence, and information systems. (Note: AFCEA contributions will be more heavily weighed in the decision process.) At least two years involvement in assisting the Association meet and/or exceed local Chapter or International goals. Examples must be documented with comparison statistics provided.

     

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