APTA is seeking three members to serve a two-year term on the Advocacy Awards Subcommittee.
CHARGE
The Awards subcommittees will apply the criteria established by the Board of Directors (Board) for each association honor and award to each nomination received for each award under its purview and make recommendations to the Board regarding award recipients.
The Board of Director’s determined charge for each Awards Subcommittee is to:
• Review award nominations received for each award that falls under the subcommittee's purview against the applicable criteria established by the Board.
• Recommend potential recipients to the Awards Committee for final review.
• Review and make recommendations on proposals for new awards applicable to the subcommittee's award category and provide feedback on the utility of the criteria and measurement tools for existing awards within the subcommittee's purview.
This subcommittee will review nominations received for the following awards:
• State Legislative Leadership Award & State Legislative Commitment Award
• Federal Government Affairs Leadership Award
• Public Service Award
QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTEES
Preference will be given to individuals with the following experience:
• Federal Affairs Liaison or Federal Key Contact
• Current or Former Component Leader (President or Board Member)
• Former Advocacy Award Recipient
• PT-PAC Club Member
• State Legislative Chair
MEETINGS
This subcommittee meets virtually two times per year between December and March. Additional virtual calls will be scheduled, as needed.
More information on this committee may be found on the APTA website.