In 1999, the Officers and Board of Directors established an award to be presented annually in John Neufeld’s memory. John served as the Chief of Education and Training for the New Jersey Judiciary for 15 years, as well as the Education Program Coordinator for MAACM from 1996 to 1999. John passed away in 1999. John helped us focus on the real issues confronting court managers. He demonstrated how MAACM could influence its members to tackle issues armed with the required knowledge, skills and abilities. This award captures the essence of John’s creed.
The award is intended to recognize an individual or a group of individuals who develop or implement a significant or unique educational program or court management system in the Mid-Atlantic region during the past three years. In order to qualify for consideration, the program or system should have:
Improved the competencies, skills and knowledge of the members of the organization; and/or
Created a greater sense of teamwork in the organization; and/or
Provided all members of the organization with a greater understanding and appreciation of the mission of the organization; and/or
Been innovative, creative and utilize the most current technologies.
If you believe you know of such a program or system that was developed or implemented in the past three years and would like to nominate the person or persons responsible for it, please submit a nomination. All nominations should outline the particular program and explain why this program should be considered for the new award.
ELIGIBILITY/CRITERIA
An individual, group or court system in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
A court management or educational program or system implemented during the past three years.
The program/system has improved the leadership, customer service, access, productivity and communication skills of the organization; and/or
The program/system has improved the competencies, skills and knowledge of members of the organization; and/or
The program/system has created a greater sense of team work in the organization; and/or
The program/system has provided all members of the organization with greater understanding and appreciation of the mission of the organization; and/or
The program/system is innovative, creative and utilizes the most current technologies.
If the program/system is a collaborative effort from multiple jurisdictions, all parties involved must approve of the submission by affixing their signature(s) to the application.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations must be submitted by a MAACM member to the Immediate Past President of MAACM no later than August 1, 2012.
Nominations must be submitted in writing outlining the program and explaining the reasons the program/system should be recognized for the award.
One award will be presented during the Annual Conference.
Send Nominations by August 1, 2012 to:
Immediate Past President
Caroline Kirkpatrick, Ph.D
Director of Educational Services Department
Office of the Executive Secretary
Supreme Court of Virginia
100 N. 9th Street 3rd Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email: Immediate Past President
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Shall consist of the former Presidents of MAACM.
Selection Committee will consider all nominations and make a selection no later than 30 days prior to the annual conference.
AWARD
The John Neufeld Award will be presented at the annual MAACM conference at a time to be determined by the current President.
A plaque will be awarded to an individual, group or senior manager of the court selected.
