AAED Member of the Year
2016 Recipient: Rebecca Timmer, Dibble Engineering
This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an AAED member that has made a significant commitment to AAED through their active participation in the organization. Participation can include active involvement on the AAED Board of Directors, in AAED committees, the recruitment of new members, regular attendance at AAED events, and organizational/event sponsorship. Nominations will be evaluated based on the overall impact of the member on the organization, the development of strong relationships and community support, and contributions to the economic development profession. Each nomination should be accompanied by a minimum of one, and not more than three, letters of support on behalf of the applicant. These letters can come from their supervisor, board chair, or other significant leader in the community who is actively involved with the applicant’s organization (i.e., a mayor, senior elected official, key business leader). Letters of support must be submitted in conjunction with the application.
Nominees must be AAED members in good standing. Self-nominations are permitted, but must also be endorsed by an AAED member in good standing. Should the nominee be selected, please note that nominators/endorsers will be asked to assist in the award preparation process. Winners will be announced at the AAED Spring Conference.
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Self-Nomination Endorsement:
1) Please describe the level of participation and involvement in AAED. What has the impact of this participation and involvement had on AAED as an organization? Examples may include increased membership , leadership or support of AAED initiatives, positive exposure of the organization to the community, etc. (60 points total)
2) How does the nominee embody the three (3) AAED organizational pillars of education, advocacy, and collaboration? (30 points total)
· Education: AAED is the leading provider of economic development education to its members, sister organizations, legislators and community at large.
i) Detail how the nominee has demonstrated a commitment to education either through the personal pursuit of education/professional development activities or through providing educational support and opportunities to their peers.
· Advocacy: AAED will be a leading voice in Arizona, advocating effectively generating consensus that influences public policy in support of the advancement of sound economic growth.
ii) Detail how the nominee has provided support for public policy issues that will help advance economic development efforts. This support can be demonstrated through attendance of the legislative luncheon, participation on the government affairs committee or communication of the AAED talking points at events.
· Collaboration: AAED will advance the economic development profession and the Arizona business community through internal and external partnerships with groups representing and supporting issues affecting economic development.
iii) Detail how the nominee collaborates with community and statewide partners to advance economic development efforts. Examples of this might be through luncheon program participation, committee participation and statewide AAED events.
3) Please describe the nominee’s involvement in other community and professional organizations (i.e. IEDC, PSRA, CoreNet, NAIOP, etc.) that support the efforts of AAED. (10 points total)
** Please provide contact information for at least three individuals that know this candidate well and could supply back up materials for an awards presentation should this candidate be selected as the winner.
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For questions and clarification, please contact Joyce Grossman at 602.240.2233 or