The HRD Network is accepting nominations for three prestigious awards in the Human Resources and Development fields. Please review the awards and send in your nominations by January 27nd, 2010.

AWARDS:

HR PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Candidates will have demonstrated qualities in three or more of the following areas: Leadership, Vision & Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Risk-taking, Interpersonal Skills, Creativity & Innovation, Development and Ethics.

This award was named after Ginny Baldauf, whose professional and never-ending energy helped make the HRD Network what it is today. The award is presented to an HRD Network member nominated by their manager, and submitted to the HRD Network Board for voting. The Board of Directors established the criteria in 1996.

To make a nomination, please complete the HR Professional of the Year Nomination Form. Nominations can be e-mailed to mark.manns@ksfcu.org.

PATTI REED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

This award is presented annually to a small Credit Union to cover the cost of the annual meeting.

The award was named in honor of Patti Reed, who was on the HRD Network Board of Directors at its beginning. The Network is most appreciative of Kern Schools FCU for their financial support of this scholarship. Patti was instrumental in seeing that the HRD Network focus on the needs of small credit unions.

To make a nomination, please complete the Patti Reed Educational Scholarship Nomination Form. Nominations can be e-mailed to mark.manns@ksfcu.org.

SUZANNE CARLISLE HRD NETWORK TRAINER'S SCHOLARSHIP

The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence in educational initiatives.

This award was named in honor of Suzanne Carlisle, past-president of the HRD Network. Suzanne believes in training and supporting the efforts of those who develop others. We appreciate KeyPoint CU's generous support of this scholarship.

To make a nomination, please complete the Suzanne Carlisle Trainer's Scholarship Nomination Form. Nominations can be e-mailed to mark.manns@ksfcu.org.