The following information must be submitted and is criteria for all of the Awards to be presented:

• Office and length of service in this office/position
• Participation in State or National County Official Associations such as ICC (Commissioners), IACHES (Highway), Auditors Association, NACO (National Assn of County Officials) (i.e., meetings, committees, etc.
  
• Participation in educational offerings, i.e., Association meetings, Legislative Days, Road School, Conferences, etc.

Regional Distinguished County Commissioner Award

Each Region - North, Central, and South - will honor a Distinguished County Commissioner

• Explain how the nominees have consistently engaged in distinguished and exceptional service resulting in significant, positive impact to their county.
• Listing of Boards, Commissions, and Committees that nominee is/has serving/served on.
• Awards will be scored separately from North, Central, and South Regions.

County Commissioner Legislative Service Award

• ICC, AIC, ICAA, IACHES, or NACO Legislative Committee Members?
• Promotion of County issues to the State Legislature
• List issues to which this Commissioner testified at committee hearings.
• Describe this Commissioner's means of consistent contact with State Legislators.

Outstanding Team Effort for a Board of Commissioners

• Describe a project that this Board of Commissioners has undertaken despite possible controversy.
• Describe how this Board of Commissioners accomplished this common cause while dealing with opposition.
• Explain the cooperation, if any required of other local governmental units to accomplish this goal.

County Highway Engineer of the Year

• Describe this Engineer's educational background, including certifications.
• Describe this Engineer's leadership and management of personnel.
• Describe a particular situation that makes this Engineer "outstanding".
• Explain how this Engineer effectively communicates with the public regarding projects, planning, and programs.

County Highway Supervisor of the Year

• Describe a project in which this Supervisor has effectively managed equipment and personnel.
• Describe the benefits to the County of this supervisor's knowledge of materials, equipment, etc.
• Explain this supervisor's ability to carry out projects and plans as approved including interaction with the public.

Outstanding Supportive Auditor of the Year

• Describe how the Auditor has worked with the commissioners on a project.
• Describe the leadership, management, and team concept of the Auditor.
• Describe what strengths the auditor utilizes to assist the County Commissioners.

Outstanding Supportive Administrative Assistant of the Year

• Describe how the Administrative Assistant has worked with the commissioners on a project.
• Describe the leadership, management, and team concept of the Administrative Assistant.
• Describe what strengths the Administrative Assistant utilizes to assist the commissioners to better deal with local government and the public.