Executive of the Year (back to top)

This is the highest award NMA can offer to an individual. For the Executive in your organization who has supported your chapter, we encourage you to nominate him/her for NMA’s highest award, EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR.  Chapters and/or councils must submit nominations for this award on the official nomination form to National by April 15 each year. 

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 have conducted their personal and business affairs in a manner in keeping with the Association's Code of Ethics.  The Recognition Committee receives and reviews all nominations submitted for the Executive of the Year Award and selects the recipient.  This award is presented annually at the Association's Annual Conference that is held in the fall each year. 

Member of the Year (back to top)

 The Member of the Year Award is the highest award that can be bestowed upon an NMA member.  It was designed for the member in a chapter or council who has demonstrated exceptional support for his/her chapter and/or council over the previous 12 months.  We encourage you to nominate him/her for this prestigious MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD.  Chapters and/or councils must submit nominations for this award on the official nomination form to National by April 15 each year.

This award is presented annually at the Association's Annual Conference that is held in the fall each year.  The recipient receives a $500 cash award, plus a plaque similar to the plaque above.  All nominations must be sponsored by an NMA chapter or council and signed by at least two officers of the sponsoring organization.  The Recognition Committee is responsible for the review of all nominations and makes the final selection for Member of the Year. 

Hall of Fame (back to top)

This award is given to an Individual in recognition of significant personal and professional contributions to the development of management/leadership – its advocacy through exemplary personal behavior, or its development via writing, teaching, or theory development.  Consideration is also given to outstanding achievements in the related areas of human resource development, training, ethics, and transformational leadership. 

Chapters and/or councils must submit nominations for this award on the official nomination form found on NMA’s website to National by April 15 each year.  The Recognition Committee reviews these nominations to ensure that they satisfy the guidelines and make the final selection.  The recipient will be “inducted” during a general session of NMA’s Annual Conference.

To assist you in preparing your nominations, a "Guidance for Writing Successful Nominations" has been prepared for you.  This was written by a couple of "award winning" nomination authors. Download "Guidance for Writing Successful Nominations"

The McFeely Award (back to top)

Description – This award is given in recognition to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the fields of either management and/or leadership development through published books, articles, theory development, positions held, or teaching. The award was established as a tribute to Wilbur M. McFeely, a creative thinking individual who made significant contributions to the field of human relations in management. A plaque will be presented to the recipient at the Association’s Annual Conference. The recipient will also be expected to participate in the education portion of the conference by giving a presentation in the field of their expertise.  Q  ualifications – Nominees are either nationally or internationally recognized for developmental accomplishments in the fields of management or leadership development. They are visionary and innovative thinkers whose ideas have influenced the operation of both organizations and the people who work in the organizations. While membership in the Association is not a requirement, the nominee should be an advocate of the Association’s Code of Ethics. This honor cannot be awarded posthumously. The recipient must agree to be present to accept the award.

Any NMA member is eligible to nominate someone for this award.  Nominee names must be submitted to the NMA President no later than December 1 (nomination would be for the following year).  This should include a biography of the nominee and information on how to contact the nominee.  If more than one qualified nominee is received, the Chairman of Recognition, Staff Advisor of Recognition, the NMA President , and the NMA Chairman of the Board will determine the final nominee.

Gold Knight (back to top)

NEEDS APPROVAL
The Gold Knight Award is the highest award an NMA council can bestow upon an outstanding executive. The nominee must be an executive whose reputation for outstanding leadership is well-known in the area served by the council. The nominee must be an individual whose reputation for outstanding leadership is well known in the area served by the Council.  The nominee must be a person who has demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership in business or government as well as being involved in community activities.  Further, the nominee should have motivated others to practice the principles of NMA’s Code of Ethics, contributed to a better understanding of NMA.  It can be purchased and presented once each year by a chartered council to a senior executive of the council's choice. The name and qualifications of the recipient must be sent to the council's assigned director, who, in turn, must concur and forward the same to the President at NMA headquarters for approval not less than 60 days prior to the presentation. ($175.00)  Download Nomination Form

Leadership Award (back to top)

NEEDS APPROVAL - The NMA Leadership Award may be purchased by a chapter or council and presented to a member who has displayed outstanding leadership. The recipient of the award must be a member in good standing, and must have exhibited outstanding leadership abilities through participation in NMA activities. The individual should be one who has motivated others to participate in chapter/council activities and should be a proponent of NMA's Code of Ethics. The name and qualifications of the recipient must be sent to the council's assigned director, who, in turn, must concur and forward the same to the President at NMA headquarters for approval not less than 60 days prior to the presentation. ($140.00)

Jade Award (back to top)

The Jade award features a frosted NMA logo in clear jade-tinted Lucite.  It is quite contemporary in the design and may be given at the discretion of the chapter/council… it is a truly handsome way to recognize a very special individual, whether it is a member or a non-member.  The Jade Award is mounted on an attractive walnut base with a brass engraving plate included. ($99.00)

Medallion Award (with base) (back to top)

This Medallion Award may be used by a chapter for any special recognition. It features a bronze NMA Medallion encased in clear Lucite which and is mounted on a black base. 5 inches tall. Includes a brass plate for engraving. ($59.00)

Management Week In America Plaque ($50.00) (back to top)

Shining Star Award (back to top)

Our “Shining Star” sits atop a beveled golden mirrored base. Golden highlights shine through the length of the clear acrylic star. This unique “Shining Star” Award is an impressive way to recognize a "Star" achiever.  It is 4 inches tall and includes a brass plate engraved with NMA’s “Shining Star” Award. Each star is packaged in a blue presentation box. ($40.00)

Chapter Leader of the Year Award ($70.00) (back to top)

World of Thanks Award (back to top)

This beautiful award has a revolving crystal world on top of a beautiful base with an etched NMA logo.  Say “thanks” in a special way with this unique award.  ($59.00)

Distinguished Service Award (back to top)

This attractive jade acrylic spire can be used to recognize that individual who always goes above and beyond to support the chapter. ($59)

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