New in 2024, CAPIO has added a “Rising Star” award to our special
award categories. The Rising Star award will be presented
to the individual who, in the judgment of the CAPIO Awards
Committee and Board of Directors, demonstrates exceptional
abilities, skills and talents in growing their skillset and
contributing to the advancement of public engagement and outreach
for a public agency in the first five years of their career.
Nomination Information
The CAPIO Board of Directors is soliciting nominations from
members and non-members. You do not need to be a member to
nominate an individual for this award. However the nominee
must be a CAPIO member. Self-nominations are
accepted. SUBMIT A
NOMINATION
How to Nominate
All entries and supporting documents must be submitted
electronically to CAPIO via our online entry
form.
Nominations should include a written narrative no longer than two
pages in length. Supporting documents that reinforce the written
narrative and demonstrate the candidate’s achievements are
recommended.
The individual being nominated for the Rising Star award
must be a CAPIO member. In nominating a person
for the award, a nominator should review the Rising
Star scoring rubric and might consider:
- The nominee’s ability to quickly make an impact by providing
key support on special projects
- The nominee’s exceptional effectiveness in communications and
public engagement in the first few years of employment in
government communications
- The nominee’s ability to provide
insightful recommendations and ideas that are implemented
- The nominee demonstrated dedication to growing professionally
and continuing to grow their skillset and education in the field
of public communications
When submitting your nomination, you may share outcome
information used such as a function chart, graphics, images or
links to briefings, etc. You may also provide quotes or
support from colleagues, supervisors, elected officials,
residents, etc. To submit supplemental information for the
nomination, you may attach it to the nomination form or email it
to info@capio.org.
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Recipient Selection
The final selection will be made by the Board or appointed
selection committee prior to the Annual Conference each year.
Award Honors
For the 2024 year, the award will be presented to the
selected recipient during the CAPIO Annual Conference in Indian
Wells in May during the EPIC Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May
15. In addition, CAPIO will send a news release and supporting
photograph(s) to the award winner’s employer and to local media
following the announcement.
Deadline & Contact
Nominations for the 2024 Award are due by March
16 at 5 pm. If you have questions, call us at
1-844-CAPIO55 or email info@capio.org.
