AFCEA Awards Committee

Description:
This is a mid-career award for meritorious contributions to AFCEA and to the community.
Criteria:
Nominee must be a member of AFCEA. 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 meets and/or exceeds local Chapter or International goals. Examples must be documented with comparison statistics provided.

Write-up must include the following:

AFCEA Participation/Contributions

• Length of membership
• Chapter name
• Association positions/committees
• Details of specific initiatives taken to strengthen AFCEA (i.e., recruiting, sponsorship/development of events, measures to increase participation, involvement of organization/colleagues)

Professional Accomplishments

• Specific contributions to employer/organization

Recognition

• Previous AFCEA International or Chapter awards/recognition
• Other professional awards/achievements

Nominations in the spring (late March)

Description:
This AFCEA award honors senior level intelligence professionals who are making significant contributions.

Criteria:
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. Nominees do not need to be AFCEA members.

Submission:
The nomination must 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.

NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NLT: 03/31/2010

2009 Award Winner:
The Charlie Allen Award for Intelligence
Secretary Robert Gates
Secretary of Defense

Description:
This AFCEA award honors intelligence professionals who are making significant contributions at the tactical, intermediate, or national levels

Criteria:
Candidates for this award may be at any stage in their intelligence career. They must demonstrate a track record of accomplishments in the intelligence arena and a professionalism that serves as an inspiration for others. Nominees do not need to be AFCEA members.

Submission:
The nomination must document the candidate's specific intelligence accomplishments. Where applicable, highlight the nominee's contributions to the AFCEA Intelligence program, whether at the chapter or international level.

NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NLT: 03/31/2010

2009 Award Winner:
Meritorious Service to the Intelligence Community
Lt Col Steven Blair, USAF
552 Operations Support Squadron / Intelligence Flight

Jonathan Velasquez
Pragmatics, Inc

Description:
This is a senior-level award for significant contributions over a sustained period of time.

Criteria:
Nominee must be a member of AFCEA. 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.). Winner will be selected by the AFCEA Technology Committee.

2009 Award Winner
Randall Cieslak
U.S. Pacific Command

Description:
This is a mid-career award for meritorious accomplishment in engineering in current or previous year of consideration.

Criteria:
Nominee must be a member of AFCEA. 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.). Winner will be selected by the AFCEA Technology Committee.

2009 Award Winner
Sharon Mackey
U.S. Army CERDEC S&TCD

Description:
This is a senior-level award for significant contributions to Information Technology (IT) over a sustained period of time.

Criteria:
Nominee must be a member of AFCEA. Winner will be selected by the AFCEA Technology Committee based on the following:

• Significant accomplishments in IT which advance the agency/department/organization mission, or which benefit the public in general
• Specific accomplishments in policy, planning, management, or implementation of IT in communications, electronics, intelligence or information systems
• Noteworthy achievements in programs impacting national strategies and international relations
• Furthering the exchange of knowledge about computers and IT between the defense and nondefense government communities
• A career of service reflecting a strong commitment to IT

2009 Award Winner
Robert Childs
Information Resources Management College

Description:
This is a mid-career level award for contributions to Information Technology (IT) in current or previous year.

Criteria:
Nominee must be a member of AFCEA. Winner will be selected by the AFCEA Technology Committee based on the following criteria:

• 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

2009 Award Winner
BG Mark Bowman, USA
USCENTCOM/J6

Description:
Candidates for the Educational Foundation Distinguished Service to Education Award will be solicited from AFCEA chapter presidents, Educational Foundation Board members, AFCEA International Executive Board members and AFCEA International senior staff members. Nominations are solicited in September and due each year in early December. The Educational Foundation Board of Directors will select the recipient at their February meeting.

Criteria:
Qualifications: Exceptional service that demonstrates a unique dedication to the educational mission of the AFCEA Educational Foundation and/or the educational programs of AFCEA chapter organizations. Nominee must be a member of AFCEA. Criteria: include but are not limited to participation in:

• Educational Programs
• Fundraising
• Instructing
• Events - symposia, conferences, etc.

Description:
All AFCEA Chapters are eligible for the AFCEA Educational Foundation Award for the Use of Information Technology in Education. Nominations will be solicited in September and are due each year in early December. The Educational Foundation Board of Directors will select the recipient at their February meeting. The award will be presented at the Joint Warfighting Conference, Virginia Beach, in May.

Instructions: Provide details on nature of project, chapter involvement -including personnel and financial commitments, specific accomplishments, and partnership participation. Please provide photos if available and information of "before" and "after" scenarios at the school or community organization. Selection will be based on technical features of the project and successful impact in the school or community.

Criteria:
Criteria: Chapters may submit one educational project each year that successfully includes the use of information technology. The project must have been implemented within the current or previous fiscal year. Essential features of the project should include:

• Successful use of information technology
• Can be but not limited to Chapter Initiatives Grant project
• Demonstrated impact at high school or community organization
• Chapter participation / involvement

Description:
Exceptional service to AFCEA at the local chapter and/or international level.

Criteria:

• AFCEA Member (Indicate membership number below)
• Thirty-five (35) years of age or under as of August 31, 2008
• Nomination must be endorsed by an AFCEA Regional Vice President (RVP)

Nominations in the fall (November)

Congratulations to 1LT Jennifer Huntsman for being selected by AFCEA International as a 2007 Distinguished Young AFCEAN of the Year!

Description:
Exceptional service to AFCEA at the local chapter and/or international level.

Criteria:

• AFCEA Member (Indicate membership number below)
• Previous Distinguished Young AFCEAN (DYA) Winner
• Actively mentoring and involved with the Young AFCEAN's
• Has demonstrated continuous leadership in Young AFCEAN activities since winning DYA Award
• Nomination must be endorsed by an AFCEA Regional Vice President (RVP)

Nominations in the fall (November)

The purpose of the Model Chapter Award is to strengthen the overall chapter structure and program of activities. In the late fall/early winter, Chapters receive notice of the program. To apply, Chapters must first establish a set of goals for the coming calendar year which are attainable, yet require some effort. These goals are then incorporated into a chapter plan, which much be submitted to AFCEA International, Member, Chapter, and Corporate Services, 4400 Fair Lakes Ct., Fairfax, VA, 22033, or FAX 703-631-6124, in February/March.

In February/March of the following year, all chapters enrolled in the Model Chapter Program will submit results of their efforts for review by their Regional Vice President and AFCEA Internationals Member, Chapter, and Corporate Services office. Model Chapters will be recognized at the spring annual meeting.

Description:
Awarded to the one chapter which has most significantly contributed to the professional development of younger AFCEAN's by providing a forum of programs and initiatives geared to their unique needs.

Criteria:
Examples of qualifying programs:

• Career development events (i.e., seminars, panels, tours and job fairs)
• Recognition, award and scholarship programs for young AFCEANs
• Opportunities for chapter committee participation by young AFCEANs
• Sponsorship of subchapters at academic or military/government training centers