NCPERS 2026 Public Pension Member Impact Award Application

Public Pension Member Impact Award: Nomination Form

Submit Your Nomination by Wednesday, December 16, 2026!
Please reference the scoring rubric and nomination tips as you complete your submission. To save your partially completed submission, please scroll to the bottom of the page and hit 'save.' If you have any questions, please contact membership@ncpers.org.

Nominations are due by Wednesday, December 16.
About The Nominator

Enter the details of the nominator (either yourself, or the person you are completing this form on behalf of) in the fields below. Farther down the form you will enter details about the initiative you are nominating.
Nominator Name

First NameLast Name
Nominator Email
example@example.com
About the Lead Contact for Your Nominated Initiative

Enter the details of the lead contact for the initiative you are nominating. (You can enter your own information, if nominating your own initiative.) NCPERS would inform this person if their initiative wins the Member Impact award.
Nominated Retirement System (use full name as it appears on their website)
Lead Contact Name
Job Title
Email Address
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
About the Nominated Initiative

Enter details below about the initiative you are nominating.
Improving Member Services or Education statement: In 500 words or less, please describe the initiative that meaningfully improved the experience of plan members. Example: Initiative introduced a program, tool, technology, process, or educational initiative that meaningfully improved the member experience. The solution addressed a clear member need and represents a new or enhanced approach.

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If needed, please include attachments below or provide a link to supplement your Improving Member Services or Education statement. (optional)

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Member Impact statement: In 500 words or less, please describe the member impact and/or measurable results of the nominated initiative described above. Examples of results: increased member engagement, improved retirement readiness, higher participation rates, stronger satisfaction scores, greater accessibility, reduced service barriers, or improved understanding of pension benefits.

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If needed, please include attachments below or provide a link to supplement your Member Impact statement. (optional)

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(Optional) To supplement your application, you may attach any references or letters of support from other peers familiar with this initiative.

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(Optional) In 500 words or less, describe how has the initiative is scalable or sustainable. Example: The initiative demonstrates long-term viability and could be expanded, replicated, or adapted by other pension organizations to improve member outcomes.

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(Optional) In 500 words or less, please describe how the program was successful despite challenges and restraints. Be sure to include specifics regarding particular barriers that were overcome by the individual or team in completing their project. Examples: The program achieved meaningful results despite limitations such as budget constraints, staffing shortages, technology barriers, regulatory requirements, or changing member demographics.

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(Optional) In 500 words or less, please describe how the initiative has been adopted or recognized by stakeholders. Examples: The initiative received positive feedback from members, leadership, trustees, industry peers, or external organizations, demonstrating its value and effectiveness.

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(Optional) In 500 words or less, please describe any other factors that support your nominated initiative that you would like the judges to consider. Examples: The experience level of the team or individuals leading the initiative, the complexity of the challenge addressed, the resources available, or the scope of member impact.

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Public Pension Member Impact Award: Nomination Form

About The Nominator

About the Lead Contact for Your Nominated Initiative

About the Nominated Initiative