Washington Finance Officers Association

The WFOA Member Award for Excellence seeks to recognize the outstanding accomplishments and contributions by a public finance officer.

As determined by the WFOA Board of Directors, nominees are expected to have made significant contributions to WFOA, the profession of public finance, and/or their individual entity in one or more of the following areas:

Leadership, organization, administration and communications.
Financial management.
Commitment to professional development and contribution to the public finance profession.
Special projects, significant community activities, and volunteerism.
Innovative ideas.

Nominees must be public finance professionals and active members of WFOA (as defined in WFOA’s Bylaws Article 1, Section 1) and in good standing, with fully paid dues, for the preceding two consecutive years. Nominations can be submitted by elected officials, supervisors, colleagues, and co-workers. Current WFOA Board of Directors are not eligible for award nomination. Nominations should be submitted in collaboration with the nominee’s elected officials, appointed officials, supervisor, or colleagues by including letter(s) of support.

Nominations are due annually by July 1.

This award is granted by the WFOA Board upon recommendation by the Professional Development and Sustainability Committee with award winners announced in September at the WFOA annual conference.

Nomination Form

Name of Nominee

Title of Nominee

Nominee Email

Nominee Organization

Submitted by Name

Submitted by Email

Submitted by Title

Date Submitted

Instructions: By using the memo field below or attaching separate document(s), please include a short bio of the nominee and describe how your nominee has performed outstanding service and meets the following awards criteria:

1. Leadership, organization, administration and communications.
2. Financial management.
3. Outstanding service to WFOA, commitment to professional development and contribution to the public finance officer profession.
4. Special project, significant community activities, and / or volunteerism.
5. Innovative ideas.

Attach Documents (Optional):

Please attach additional information and/or letters of support from other key stakeholders from the nominee’s organization.

The nomination form and any additional letters of support must be completed and received no later than July 1. Please submit questions to: PDSC@wfoa.org.