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LAURA W. BUSH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEADVANCEMENT OF GLOBAL WOMEN’S EQUALITYPurposeThis award recognizes an individual’s outstanding performance in the area of women’sequality and empowerment.EligibilityAll FS, CS and FSNs in a direct-hire position or a Personal Service Contract.Approval Steps1. Supervisor (unless nominated by the employee’s Supervisor).2. Bureau/Independent Office Heads, Mission Directors.3. Bureau/Independent Office Awards Committee (BAC).4. USAID Special Awards Committee.5. Administrator.Recognition2.Framed certificate signed by the Administrator.3.$1000 cash award.*4.Attendance at the awards ceremony in Washington is subject to the availability offunds.Other InformationThe following factors are considered in selecting award recipients.Outstanding achievement in any one of these areas, or a combination ofthem, may justify selection.1. Significantly contributes to the support, understanding, and acceptance of women’sequality and empowerment by foreign governments or people.2. Outstanding examples of liaison with host country officials and others that facilitatethe work of American offices or the goals of the U.S. foreign policy relating to women’sequality and empowerment.33*OMB Memorandum 13-05 directs the suspension of discretionary monetary awards while sequestrationis in place. Beginning March 8, 2013 USAID will not issue monetary awards until otherwise directed.