The “Best of the Best” will be in Tulsa in March 2007–Will
You?
By NALS Foundation Trustee, Deborah A. Nickerson, Certified
PP, PLS
Each year, the NALS Foundation is pleased to sponsor the
NALS Jett Awards. Established in 1994, and named after
NALS founder, Eula Mae Jett, the Jett Awards is an annual
competition in which states and chapters outline their
successful programs and submit them for review by an Awards
Committee. The Jett Awards program was developed with a
two-fold purpose in mind. First to recognize the “Best
of the Best” programs throughout NALS and second to provide
a resource of proven successful program guidelines for
other states and chapters to emulate and adapt for their
own use.
The deadline each year for submissions is November 1. The
Awards are divided into three levels. Programs in each
classification and category are eligible for either a second
place Cornerstone Award, or a first place Keystone Award.
One program out of all the entries, among all classes and
categories is recognized as the best overall program and
will receive the Founders Award. All award winning programs
receive special recognition at the Professional Development
Conference in March each year and are displayed throughout
the conference. Award winning programs are also featured
in an issue of @LAW, but the recognition doesn’t end there.
As in 2006, in March 2007, the Founders Award recipient
will be making a presentation at the Professional Development
Conference. They will share from beginning to end
-- from planning stages to conclusion -- their successful
event. You will quickly see why this program received
the prestigious Founders Award.
The NALS Foundation is proud to announce that all of grants
to be awarded with the June 1 deadline will be to
chapters, states, and/or regions who will be using the
2006 Founders Award program guideline. More details
will be furnished at the Professional Development Conference
in Tulsa. Be sure to be there to hear about the “Best
of the Best!
