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CWLA's Leadership Award
CWLA's success in leadership and advocacy is based on the excellence of its public and private membership. In recognition of the expertise and commitment of its members, at the 2011 National Conference CWLA will present a new leadership award to the leader who demonstrates exemplary commitment to children and families. Nominees must be employed by a CWLA member agency. Successful candidates will demonstrate the use of intentional influence to facilitate a body of work by an organization, team or person that has resulted in positive outcomes for children and families. In addition, candidates will also demonstrate the following:
- leadership in advocacy, best practice, research, and excellence and innovation in service delivery;
- a commitment to emerging leadership and workforce development to strengthen the overall future of child welfare;
- a clear and well-communicated vision;
- a solid knowledge of self;
- a commitment to organizational and individual learning;
- the ability to build relationships and trust with colleagues at all levels and in various arenas;
- actions based on organizational values;
- effective, result-oriented decisionmaking.
Two Awards will be given: a public agency leader and a private agency leader.
The Nomination Process
Nominations for the 2011 awards are being accepted through September 24, 2010. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred, and can be sent to Cassaundra Rainey, 718-828-0300, ext. 298. Candidates may be nominated by others or themselves. Interested individuals or organizations should complete and return the nomination form below. Please note that in addition to the form, a complete nomination requires:
- A brief (300-word) essay detailing the candidate's leadership and why the candidate is being nominated for the award;
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae for the candidate;
- A description of the research project/grant, for researchers nominated for the award; and
- Letters of support or reference from three colleagues.
Additional materials (references, testimonials, published or unpublished reports, and lists of other awards) may also be included in support of the nominee.
Nomination Forms
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