TFMA Agency Sponsor of the Year Nomination Form
This Award may be presented yearly (as deemed appropriate) to one Agency that has demonstrated
excellence in pursuing the goals of flood loss reduction and in the prevention of loss of life.
Nominations may be submitted by any Full or Life member of TFMA. TFMA selects an Agency that
has shown high level of excellence in the field of floodplain management. Nominations are received
by the Executive Office and forwarded to the Member Services Committee. Nominations are evaluated
by the Member Services Committee and recommendations are made to the TFMA Executive Board
where the awardee is selected.
Criteria:
The following criteria will be used in selecting an Agency Sponsor of the Year
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Leadership - Agency that has shown leadership in the field of floodplain management.
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Innovation – Agency demonstrates innovative thinking to improve the field of floodplain
management and public safety.
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Products or Activities to Promote Safety: Agency must demonstrate excellence in the development or
implementation of innovative floodplain management activities, products, or programs that support
the goals of TFMA, with at least one specific example cited on nomination form.
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Internal/External Relationships- A unique experience where the public/community was positively
affected by Agency's actions, attitude or demeanor.
Agency Sponsor of the Year must meet the following requirements:
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Membership Status: must have a Full or Life Member within the Agency.
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED NOMINATION FORM TO THE TFMA
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Agency Sponsor of the Year
Procedure/Process:
1. Criteria and current edition of the nomination form will be posted on the TFMA
website, a link on the home page directly to the forms. Forms will also be available in
the TFMA’s Office.
2. Completed forms will be sent to the TFMA Executive office at; P.O. Box 1237, Cedar Hill, TX. 78630
or by email; tfma1@att.net or by Fax; (512) 260-1409.
3. Each nomination will be logged and referred to the Member Services Committee to ensure the criteria
for Agency Sponsor of the Year are met.
4. If there is no nominee for a given year and/or the Member Services Committee chooses not to
recommend an Agency for an award that year, there may not be an Agency Sponsor of the Year Award
for that given year.
5. Final selection of the award will be determined by the TFMA Executive Board.
Agency Sponsor of the Year Award Nomination Form
Nominee’s Information
Name of Agency:
Contact Person:
Office Telephone:
Nominator’s Information
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Signature:
Nominator’s Employer
Employer Name:
Department:
City, State, Zip:
Office Telephone:
Date:
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE
REASON FOR NOMINATION
(See the questions below. If additional space is needed, please attach information
to form. Please limit your total response to two pages.)
What is the purpose of the agency?
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How does the nominee demonstrate leadership in the field of floodplain
management? Please give specific examples of Agency success in the reduction of
flood losses and/or the prevention of loss of life.
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How has the Agency implemented innovative measures to improve the field of
floodplain management and promote public safety? Give specific examples:
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Describe how the nominee demonstrates excellence in the area of Promotion of
Flood Safety, including floodplain management programs and activities, give
specific examples:
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Describe how the Agency has had a positive relationship with communities and
demonstrated a partnership in promoting flood safety.
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How has the Agency worked with other local entities to improve floodplain management
within communities? Give specific examples:
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List public policy initiatives that have been attempted or implemented in an effort to reduce
flood losses and promote public safety. How many communities or people have been
served by these initiatives?
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PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED NOMINATION FORM TO THE TFMA
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