Awards and Recognition Program

Why have an NMA Recognition Program?

Public recognition given for a job well done stimulates members and improves individual performance and group performance alike. Awards are means to an end--recognition that tangible milestones have been reached as we strive to reach intangible goals and ideals.

Group Awards

• EXCELLENT, SUPERIOR AND OUTSTANDING AWARDS
  • Chapters Each chapter that earns a minimum number of points for specified activities is eligible to receive an Excellent, Superior, or Outstanding Award. To receive the Superior Award, a chapter must first qualify for the Excellent Award; to be eligible for the Outstanding Award, a chapter must qualify for both the Excellent and Superior Awards. The R1 NMA Monthly Activity Report Form serves as the application for all three awards. Chapters earning their first award will receive a beautiful wooden multi-year plaque with an engraved year plate designating which award was earned. In subsequent years, they will receive a plate which lists the award level and year obtained to add to their plaque. Each chapter that earns an award is also recognized at NMA's National Conference. Additional information can be found in the Awards Guide.

  • Councils Like chapters, each council that earns a minimum number of points for specified activities is eligible to receive an Excellent, Superior, or Outstanding Award. To receive the Superior Award, a council must first qualify for the Excellent Award; to be eligible for the Outstanding Award, a council must first qualify for the Excellent and Superior Awards. The RC1 NMA Council Quarterly Activity Report Form serves as the application for all three awards. Councils earning their first award will receive a beautiful wooden multi-year plaque with an engraved year plate designating which award was earned. In subsequent years, they will receive a plate which lists the award level and year obtained to add to their plaque. Each council that earns an award is also recognized at NMA's National Conference. Additional information can be found in the Council Leader's Guide.

• PUBLICATION AWARDS
  Each year, NMA conducts a Publications Contest which was developed to recognize "editorial excellence" in the newletters of our affiliates. In the fall, entry forms are mailed to all chapters/councils. Publications are judged on effectiveness in promoting organization activities, advancing the principles of NMA, promoting organization membership, format, writing style, and layout. 1st Place winners (those judged best in their size group) are presented plaques at NMA's National Conference. Certificates are sent to all 2nd and 3rd Place winners. Additional information may be found in the Awards Guide.

• AMERICAN ENTERPRISE AWARDS
  This award was established to recognize NMA chapters which have promoted the values of American Enterprise within their own chapter, organization or community. Chapters are automatically eligible to win this award and accrue "points" by submitting a "NMA Chapter Monthly Activity Report R1." First place winners are honored during the National Conference. Criteria for the award is contained in the Awards Guide.

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
  This award was created to recognize those NMA chapters that have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in Professional Development as reported on the "NMA Chapter Monthly Activity Report R1." Beginning in 1997, first place winners will be recognized at NMA's National Conference. Criteria for this award is contained in the Awards Guide.

• CHAPTER GROWTH AWARDS
  The Chapter Growth Award was established to recognize NMA chapters which have shown the greatest significant increase of growth for the administrative year. The chapters winning this honor will be recognized each fall at NMA's National Conference. Criteria for the award is contained in the Awards Guide.

• 25th ANNIVERSARY AWARD
  A specially engraved silver anniversary plaque is bestowed by The National Management Association to all NMA affiliated chapters on the 25th anniversary of their original date of charter. The award is presented in recognition of meritorious service, and to the preservation of our competitive enterprise system.

• 50th ANNIVERSARY AWARD
  A specially engraved golden anniversary plaque is bestowed by NMA to all affiliated chapters observing the 50th anniversary of their original date of charter, in recognition of a half century of service and dedication to the objectives and principles of The National Management Association.

National Individual Awards

• NATIONAL MEMBER OF THE YEAR
  The Member of the Year Award is presented annually during the NMA National Conference in recognition of an NMA member who has demonstrated optimum individual effort to advance the purpose and image of NMA. The recipient receives a $500 cash award, plus a plaque similar to the permanent plaque located at NMA Headquarters. All nominations must be sponsored by an NMA chapter or council and signed by at least two officers of the sponsoring organization. Nominee information must be submitted on the approved form made available to all chapters and councils by NMA headquarters in the fall of each year. Activities of a nominee must have occurred over the past twelve months. The Recognition Committee will review the nominees to assure that they satisfy the guidelines and select the Member of the Year. Many chapters submit their local Member of the Year as a nominee for this award.

• NATIONAL HALL OF FAME
  This annual award honors individuals who have dedicated their lives to the development and recognition of management as a profession and the promotion of the American Enterprise System. Hall of Fame nominees need not have held membership in NMA and are customarily retired from their primary career, may be working in their secondary career, or deceased. Nominees must have a demonstrated record of management and leadership ability including formal recognition, be nationally recognized in their specific field of endeavor, and will have been lifelong supporters of the principles enumerated in the NMA Code of Ethics. Information for each nominee must be submitted on the approved form that is mailed to all chapters and councils by NMA headquarters in the fall of each year. The Recognition Committee will review these nominees to ensure that they satisfy the guidelines and select the Hall of Fame Recipient.

• NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
  This is the highest award NMA can offer to an individual. It is presented annually at the Association's National Conference to an outstanding senior executive in the U.S. who has made a contribution of leadership towards the preservation and advancement of the American Enterprise System. The nominees submitted shall be senior executive managers of companies affiliated with NMA who have gained noteworthy recognition for their accomplishments in the field of management and who conducted their personal and business affairs in a manner in keeping with the Association's Code of Ethics. Nominations must be submitted on the approved forms made available by NMA headquarters to all chapters in the fall of each year. The Recognition Committee will review these nominees to ensure that they satisfy the guidelines. The Executive Board will make the final selection for the Executive of the Year Award.