EIA Announces
Evaluator of the Year Competition
Entries must be received by June 6, 2003. You will be advised by June 30 if your evaluator(s) is selected as a finalist.

Entry Form

Who makes the most impact to your program and yet receives very little attention?   Your Evaluators!   Now you may recognize your evaluators by entering them in the EIA's 1st Annual competition to find the "Evaluator of the Year" from the programs of all those submitted from member organizations.  All idea evaluators in your organization may be nominated.   �         There is no limit on the number of applications that organizations may submit.  �         Four places plus "Evaluator of the Year" will be awarded prizes. �         There will be no entry fees for member organizations. �         Finalists will be given special reductions on conference fees so they can attend to receive their award �         Finalists and/or the program administrator will have an opportunity to talk about their evaluation process flow to others at conference during a special break out session. How the competition works: Each year EIA will hold a competition to find the "Evaluator of the Year" from the applications of all those submitted by member organizations. Awards will be based on the number of evaluations completed, the time necessary to complete an evaluation, and the effectiveness of the evaluation.  The criteria for making awards will be based on a formula that includes: Number of evaluation Value of ideas evaluated Time taken to evaluate Impact of ideas to the organization Consieration will also be given to the action taken by the evaluator.  We all know that evaluators go to great lengths to develop ideas, help suggestors and promote the program.  We are looking to honor those individuals you hold in high regard for the contribution they make to your program. Make sure you tell us on the entry form why they are special. An independent panel of judges, who review and score the applications, will judge all entries.  There will be a special breakout session at the Training Conference to allow the finalist, or the program administrator, to give a short presentation as to why they are successful as an evaluator. The winners of  "The Evaluator of the Year" competition will be announced at the Awards Banquet Thursday night, September 18.  Trophies will be awarded. There are enormous benefits to winning the competition.  We so frequently undervalue the role served by evaluators.  This competition highlights the important role of the evaluator and will honor and recognize those whose contribution is outstanding.  Winning this competition will be a great bonus for your program and the winning evaluators will be an example to others that the role does get public recognition. To enter the competition, simply consider all your evaluators and the ideas they have assessed.  Select those you consider the best and submit a nomination for each on the enclosed form.  Any number of evaluators may be entered so copy the enclosed form for multiple entries.  Start preparing your entries to recognize your evaluators now.