Distinguished
Service Awards
Looking for a few good members! It is now
time to do nominations for Distinguished Service Awards (DSA’s).
This program encourages
recognition of NASCOE members who make outstanding contributions in the areas
of: NASCOE; FSA- Agriculture; or,
Community Service. NASCOE members may nominate another member
serving under a permanent appointment.
Who May Nominate?
Any member of the
Association may make a nomination.
Submitting Nomination
Mail the nomination to the
State Awards Chair no later than February 1st. Mail to Dianne Zentner, PO Box 69, Mott ND
58646.
Information For Each Category
A nomination should be
brief, factual, and specific! It cannot
exceed two double-spaced typewritten 8 1/2” X 11” pages, plus the cover sheet
following this report. The pages must
not be reduced by photocopier. No
attachments, other than the cover sheet, are permitted. Specific examples and details should be
given to support the nomination.
Information for Each Category
Some recommended items to be
included in each of the three categories for a DSA nomination are listed. However, any other pertinent information can
also be included.
SERVICE TO NASCOE: Years of NASCOE membership;
committee activity; offices held; contributions to the organization; FSA
background.
SERVICE TO FSA-AGRICULTURE: How long
has nominee worked for FSA?; what programs or special project have they worked
with?; size of county and number of farmers; any outstanding contribution to
FSA and/or Agriculture?; has nominee
received any special awards or promotions?; NASCOE background.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: What organization(s) has
nominee worked with?; do they hold an office or any special committee
assignment?; their church affiliation, family status, children, etc.; what has
nominee done to improve the community he/she lives in?; any special recognition
received; FSA and NASCOE background.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
DSA’s by February 1st.
Scholarship Applications by
February 15th.