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2009 Caterer Member of the Year

The “Caterer Member of the Year” recognizes catering professional members whose local and national association participation, contributions and involvement have made a significant impact on NACE.

  • One NACE catering professional member in good standing may be nominated by their chapter. (Nominations committee must provide a signed verification form)
  • At-large members may self-nominate or be nominated by a member in good standing.
  • Members of the NACE national board are not eligible to win this award.

Award description: These comments are for informational purposes only. This information is required. - 50 word max.

  • Should this person win this award, please provide us with comments you would like to share with the audience about this person.
  • Please provide us with what information should be listed on the award plate.
  • Photo of the nominee (in a .jpeg format)

Section 1: Elements Statement (max. 60 points). Text only summary of:

The nominee’s overall participation, contributions and involvement with NACE and why they should receive this award (2500 word max.):

  • Local NACE Chapter participation: offices held, overall participation, contributions and involvement - up to 30 points
  • National NACE participation: offices held, national committees served on, overall participation, contributions and involvement  - up to 20 points
  • Other honors or awards the nominee has received - up to 10 points


Section 2: Supporting Material (max. 40 points). Up to 16 items including:

  • Information supporting the nominee’s actions (e.g. unsolicited letters from the beneficiary or related parties, photos, any public press coverage including NACE newsletters, etc. (scan and upload information)
  • A zero point score is awarded if this material is not included
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