Guidelines and Entry Forms - NASPL

Powers Awards
The Powers Awards are presented in recognition of the significant contributions lottery and vendor employees have made through exceptional
job performance. These awards are named in honor of the late Edward J. Powers, the “Father of U.S. Lotteries.” Ed spent more than 25
years in the lottery industry helping to define the most effective organizational structures that have become a blueprint for today’s lotteries.
Ed Powers’ name is synonymous with success. The drive, commitment and integrity he demonstrated set the standard of excellence exhibited
by lottery and vendor employees nominated for this prestigious award. Each year, lottery directors and members of lottery executive
management teams have the opportunity to nominate employees and vendor personnel who have made outstanding contributions to
their lottery organizations or to the industry.
All lottery and vendor employees, with the exception of lottery directors, general managers, commissioners, board members or vendor
chief executive officers, are eligible to be nominated for the Powers Awards. Conference Host staff members are also eligible.
The Powers Awards entries are represented within five main categories: Sales, Marketing, Operations, Administration, and Public and Community
Relations.
A total of 15 awards may be presented – one each to a Lottery Employee, an Online Vendor Employee and an Offline Vendor Employee, in
each of five categories:
1. Sales
Sales, corporate accounts, telemarketing, field reps., etc.
2. Marketing
Marketing, promotions, special events, etc.
3. Operations
Prize validation, purchasing, information systems, security, inventory, warehouse, etc.
4. Administration
Human resources, accounting, legal, legislative liaison, contracts, research, training, etc.
5. Public and Community Relations
Criteria for Judging Powers Awards
All nominations will be reviewed by a panel of judges who are not currently serving as lottery CEOs, but who have done so in the past.
Nominations for Powers Awards will be evaluated and winners will be selected by a panel of former lottery directors.
Judges will select winners who have demonstrated sustained achievement and exceptional performance in any of these important areas:
• Organization or supervision of other employees’ performance leading to outstanding accomplishments.
• Recognizable cost savings or sales increases.
• Originality in developing and improving procedures, equipment or products.
• Significantly exceeding job requirements and/or enhancing favorable public relations with external organizations.
Nomination Requirements
• The individual(s) nominated must meet eligibility requirements.
• Nominations for the Powers Awards may be made by any member of a lottery’s Executive Management team with the concurrence of
the CEO. Nomination forms must be signed by the lottery CEO.
• Attach a one-page statement (electronic word document only) about the nominated individual that details the major distinguishing
accomplishment performed within the period and why the individual should be considered for this award. Describe the circumstances
that led to the action or achievement, the role the nominee played or how the results affected the organization. Indicate how the
accomplishment impacted the nominee’s personal growth.
• Include one photo (electronic format only) with the nominee’s name affixed for each nomination.
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Send all Powers Awards Nomination Forms to NASPL Headquarters or via email: info@nasplhq.org
All Powers Awards nominations are due by May 31, 2012.