2024 Clyde “Butch” Seidle Public Works Servant Leader Award Nomination

Sponsored by the American Public Works Association Ohio Chapter (OAPWA) to recognize individuals who exhibit the highest standard of excellence, dedication, and accomplishment over a sustained period and who are creative and highly skilled career servant leaders at any level of public works. Individuals nominated for this award shall have made major contributions to advancing public works in a government setting. Nominees for this award must work in a public works capacity for (or be retired from service) an Ohio state or local government. They should be widely recognized by the community and their peers as being a dedicated public works servant leader and creator of public value.

This award will be presented annually to a public works practitioner who: currently works or have spent the primary part of their careers in public works; have made outstanding contributions on a sustained basis rather than having performed a single exceptional deed; and have managed, created, or facilitated significant programs or projects within their area of responsibility to the ultimate benefit of the public.

Due:  Nominations due October 31^st of each year
(There may be multiple award recipients per calendar year.)

The Ohio Chapter President and his or her designee(s) will present award at recipients’ workplace.

Formal award presentations will be held at the Ohio Chapter December Luncheon.

CRITERIA: The decision of which nominee is to receive award shall be within the discretion of the APWA Ohio Chapter Award Nomination Committee. The APWA Ohio Chapter Nomination Committee evaluates each complete and valid application based on the documents submitted by or on behalf of the applicant. After evaluation by the Committee, the APWA Ohio Chapter Award Nomination Committee Chairperson makes a recommendation to the Board on the recipient(s) of the award. This recommendation is subject to the approval of the APWA Ohio Chapter Board of Directors. Specific points of the applicant to be considered shall be:

APPLICANT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS – YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

(1)  Copy of nominee resume (should include a listing of activities, awards, and achievements);

(2)  At least three letters of recommendation from responsible individuals within the public works community;

(3)  An essay indicating why nominee should be selected for an award and how you see their career advancing in public works (250-500 words, 12 pt. Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, double-spaced). You may also include a description of any special circumstances which you feel should be considered in evaluating this application;

(4)  Completed APPLICATION & CERTIFICATION form (Download Nomination Packet).