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 permanent plaque located at National.  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 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 either retired from their primary career, working in their secondary career, or the award may be presented posthumously.  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.  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(s). 

To assist you in preparing your nomination, 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.

Qualifications – 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 Recognition Chairman and/or the Staff Advisor of Recognition 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, Recognition, NMA President, NMA Chairman of the Board, and a representative that was a former IMC member will determine the final nominee. 

Other Awards and Recognition (back to top)

Silver Knight (back to top)

NEEDS APPROVAL

The Silver Knight is the highest award NMA chapters can bestow upon an outstanding executive. It can be purchased and presented only once a year by each chartered chapter. The nominee must be an executive who is well-known to the members of the chapter and whose example has stimulated and inspired them. It should be one who regularly applies the principles of the Association's Code of Ethics in his/her daily work and contributes toward the achievements of Association objectives. The individual should be one who, in business, community, and industrial life, has demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership, and is well-known for efforts toward preservation of the Free Enterprise System. The name and qualifications of the recipient must be sent to the chapter'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)

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 person should be one who has motivated other management people to practice the principles of the Association's Code of Ethics and has encouraged others to contribute toward achievement of the objectives of the Association. The nominee should be one who is an outstanding influence for the preservation of the American Enterprise System among business, industrial, and community associates. One Gold Knight of Management Award a year may be purchased and presented by each 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)

Shield of Excellence (back to top)

NEEDS APPROVAL

The NMA Shield of Excellence may be purchased by a chapter or council and presented to an outstanding member or non-member who meets the minimum qualifications. The recipient must have motivated other people to practice the principles of the Association's Code of Ethics and have encouraged others to contribute toward achievement of the objectives of the Association and be an outstanding influence for the preservation of the Free Enterprise System among business, industrial, and community associates. 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.($79.00)

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. Includes a brass plate for engraving. ($59.00)

Distinguished Recognition Award (back to top)

This award may be purchased by chapters and councils for presentation to special guests, speakers, members or anyone else the chapter or council wishes to honor. The plaque has a 5" x 5 1/2" x 3/4" ebony-finished base with a gold plate for engraving. The scroll a medallion is finished in gold plating. ($89.00)

Chapter Member of the Year Award ($70.00) (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.

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

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

Certificates (back to top)
NMA offers a wide variety of certificates for council/chapter use. The certificates are 8 1/2" x 11" and are available free or for a nominal fee. Certificates available include:

Award of Honor
for extraordinary service and leadership ($2.00)

Certificate of Appreciation
($2.00)

NMA Leadership Speech Contest Certificate
downloaded from website - no charge

Chapter/Council Past President Certificate
No Charge - automatically sent at end of administrative year

Life Retired Member Certificate
blank ($1.50)
personalized ($2.00)

Membership Certificate
blank (no charge)
personalized ($1.00)

Outstanding Service Certificate
($2.00)

Supervisory and Management Skills Program Completion Certificate
(2.00)

Supervisory and Management Skills Program Certificate
for gold seals (2.00)

FaciliSkills^tm Completion Certificate
(2.00)

Advanced Management Studies Program Certificate
for gold seals (2.00)

Advanced Management Studies Program Completion Certificate
($2.00)

Other Items (back to top)

NMA MEMBERSHIP PIN



The NMA membership pin is gold plated with a blue enamel NMA shield which symbolizes the high character and ideals of NMA...THE Leadership Development Organization. ($2.00)

CHAPTER PRESIDENT PIN



10 karat yellow gold pin with white enamel NMA shield ($20.00)

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD PIN



10 karat yellow gold pin with white enamel NMA shield ($20.00)

CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENT PIN



10 karat yellow gold pin with white enamel NMA shield ($20.00)

NMA PODIUM BANNER

This blue and white banner is made of satin and comes complete with gold rope & tassels. A must for chapter meetings, conferences, etc. Size 16" x 18" ($40.00)

NEW MEMBER PACKETS

Contains information on all NMA member benefits from National Headquarters such as optional insurance. Packet also contains a membership pin. Packets are automatically sent to the chapter secretary when a new member listing is received at NMA headquarters. However, some chapters like to keep an extra supply on hand in order to immediately recognize new members, so the new member packet folder, certificate, and pin may also be ordered separately for a nominal charge.  ($3.50)

MEMBERSHIP CARDS (back to top)

Thirty days prior to the beginning of a chapter's new fiscal year, NMA mails out a current membership roster, membership reporting forms for upcoming year, and a letter asking whether or not your chapter would like to receive membership cards. Upon receipt of the updated roster, NMA will send upon request, membership cards for all dues paying members whose names have been forwarded to NMA headquarters. (no charge) No picture available.