National Level Awards Competition

•  Award Program guidance is outlined Chapter 10 of the National Policy & Procedures Manual on the NSP website.   Updated award submission forms are also available from the NSP website under the Member Services link (requires a login and password).  Click on the "Bookshelf" link from the left side navigation ladder.

• "Outstanding of the Year" Award submissions intended for National Level consideration...

   • •   NLT 15 April - MUST be in the hands of the Division Director with original signatures at all approval levels below Division.  

    • •  NLT 1 June - The cutoff date for all Divisions to have award packages to the National Awards Program Director.

•  All other awards  (Merit Stars, National and Leadership Commendation Appointments, Certificates of Appreciation) - These awards may be submitted at any time as they do not have a mandatory timeline imposed.   Any award submission forms going to the National office for approval must have original signatures at all approval levels.  National requires a minimum 45 day processing time.  Keep that in mind for your intended presentation date.  The earlier you send it in, the better.

NOTE:  You can send the National office a .pdf image to get the process moving, but the award finished product must have the original signatures (normally via the US Postal Service).

•  Awards are typically presented at the November OTH Refresher where the greatest potential Division membership is expected to be present.