By NAVAIR Public Affairs

Editor’s note:
Each NAVAIR site has a POC for the Commander’s Awards. Please insert the appropriate name below where a POC is referenced in the article.

Marilyn Boyd - NAVAIR Depot Cherry Point
Karen de Leon - NAVAIR Depot North Island
Donna K. Wardell - NAVAIR Lakehurst
Susan Brink - NAVAIR Depot Jacksonville
Robin Hermann - NAVAIR Orlando
Nancy Stock - NAVAIR Point Mugu/China Lake
Keith Entzminger - NAVAIR Patuxent River

The Naval Air Systems Command is now accepting nominations for the 2002 Commander’s Awards through March 6, 2003.

“Two years ago we created the award to recognize the effective team work for which NAVAIR is known,” said Vice Adm. Joe Dyer. ”It’s is only right that we continue to recognize the vital role our teams and teamwork play within the Command, and as part of the broader goal to show appreciation for all of our teammates.”

Dyer will formally recognize the winning teams with the Commander’s Award that exemplifies support of the strategic goals in six categories:
· Supporting our People - Implementing most effective strategies to improve the work force and work climate
· Supporting the Warfighter - Improving the capability of the Warfighter, the ultimate customer
· Resources and Affordability Achievement- Optimizing resources
· Process Improvement – Providing the best service to the fleet
· Business Strategy Achievement – Contributing to best business strategy
· Special Achievement – Creating NAVAIR efficiencies and effectiveness not defined by other categories

All NAVAIR teams are eligible, including technical and support teams (example – IPTs).
Nomination packages and information on the nomination process are available at http://people.navair.navy.mil/at_comaward.htm or from Keith Entzminger at 301-342-6862 or DSN 342-6862. Nominations may be submitted by the team leader or by any member of the team at the direction of the team leader. An original and four copies of the nomination package are required. Standard award routing procedures should be followed for submission of nominations.

Tips for completing nomination packages are as follows:
· Statements should be supported by facts and verifiable information.
· Acronyms and terminology specific to the team's submission should be spelled out and fully defined.
· Quantifiable metrics, such as savings and outcome measures, are especially desired.
· The nomination package must NOT contain any classified information.
· Include name, series, grade, military/civilian/contractor, (if military, include service/rank), competency/ organization, command/business unit, DSN and commercial telephone numbers.
· Identify the team leader.
· Include any administrative staff members who supported the team, including secretaries.
· Ensure names of each team member are written as they should appear on certificates, if chosen as winner.

More than 85 teams competed for the last year’s Commander’s Awards. The winners’ names are displayed in the atrium of the Moffett Building. This year’s awards winners will be recognized in June 2003, and their names will be added to the display.