NCPERS 2027 Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award Application (2026 Awards)

Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award: Nomination Form

Submit Your Nomination by Wednesday, December 16, 2026!
- Please reference the scoring rubric and nomination tips as you complete your submission.
- If you would like to nominate a Rising Star, you will be prompted to do so after their eligibility has been confirmed (staff who have been at their organization for five years or less).
- To save your partially completed submission, please scroll to the bottom of the page and hit 'save.'
If you have any questions, please contact communications@ncpers.org.
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Nominator Name

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Nominator Email
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About the Nominee
Full Name

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Email Address
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Phone Number
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Nominee's Job Title
Pension Fund Name
What is the nominee's fund's AUM?
How many full-time employees does the nominee's pension fund have?
How many years has the nominee worked for their current pension fund?
NCPERS is recognizing the industry's Rising Stars. This separate award category is meant to honor staff who have been at their organization for 5 years or less. Would you like to the nominee to be considered for this award?
What are the nominee's day-today responsibilities in their current role?
Leadership statement: In 500 words or less, please describe how the nominee has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills within their organization – and/or the public pension community - over the past 12 months. Example: Nominee has provided mentorship and/or served as an excellent team player; collaborates externally to advance the fields of communications or member services in the public pension community.

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Creativity & Innovation statement: In 500 words or less, please describe how the nominee has demonstrated superior creativity and innovation to improve organizational communications and/or the member experience over the past 12 months.

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Impact statement: In 500 words or less, please describe how the nominee's work has had a demonstrably positive impact on the pension fund, its members, and/or the public pension community over the past 12 months.

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(Optional) To supplement your application, you may attach any references or letters of support from peers or supervisors.

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(Optional) In 500 words or less, describe how has the nominee gone above and beyond given the individual's role at the organization. Example: This may include how the nominee has exceeded expectations of their role, demonstrating a drive to push their organization’s communications to a new level.

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(Optional) In 500 words or less, please describe how the nominee has demonstrated a progression of skills over the last 12 months. Examples: The individual has learned new skills to elevate the organization’s capabilities, demonstrated a progression of skills, and/or sought out professional development opportunities, etc.

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Rising Star Award: Is there anything else the judges should know about the nominee? What makes them a rising star within the organization?
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Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award: Nomination Form

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