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| In 1955 – The HAROLD M. COSGROVE OUTSTANDING PURCHASING MANAGEMENT AWARD was established by District II of the Purchasing Management Association. This award was established to recognize outstanding service by an individual to the profession. Its appreciative recognition of individual accomplishment spotlighted years of dedicated and exemplary service and volunteer spirit. The Award, named for Harold M. Cosgrove, Secretary for many years and long time volunteer of the Tulsa affiliate, was first presented in 1956 and has been awarded for 51 consecutive years. Several years ago, ISM abolished their District structure. At that time, rather than letting the history of the Southwest region die, the Southwest Forum was established to allow us to continue the presentation of our annual conference. Many changes have resulted from that decision and one of those changes was to retire the Cosgrove award and replace it with one that more closely recognizes and defines where we are as a group today. Our new award recognizes annually one member who has demonstrated outstanding value to the ISM Southwest Forum through dedicated and continuous and service as a Volunteer for Forum activities. Previous Cosgrove Winners Click the link to view the list of previous Cosgrove Winners VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATION, SELECTION AND PRESENTATION PROCESS To recognize annually one member who has demonstrated outstanding value to the ISM Southwest Forum through dedicated and continuous and service as a Volunteer for Forum activities. Eligibility Criteria: The Volunteer of the Year Award is open to all Forum members in good standing who has served as a volunteer for Forum activities. A nominated member will be eligible for the year in which they are nominated. Their nomination information may also be submitted to ISM for consideration for the Annual POY awards awarded at the ISM International Supply Management Conference. Selection Criteria In general, the selection of Southwest Forum Volunteer of the Year (VOY) Award will be made based on merit, shown by performance that substantially exceeds expectations and sets standards of excellence and Continuous service. The selection will be based on a person’s scope and depth of service to the Forum The period of achievement to be used for nomination is the current and prior two years (e.g. nomination submitted by January 31, 2009, would include service from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008). Nominations: Nominations must be submitted by August 31st each year to be considered for the award to be presented at the Annual Southwest Supply Management Conference. Please complete the attached form. Please provide the most complete information so your nomination will have the best opportunity for consideration. The selection committee will use only information submitted with or attached to the nomination form. Testimonials and other such attachments are limited to five (5) pages. Please submit your nominations to: Bob Engel, C.P.M Resources Global Professionals 2700 Post Oak Blvd # 1600 Houston, TX 77056 713-403-1979 Bob.Engel@resources-us.com  Down Load the Volunteer of the Year Award Form VOY Form |
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