Nominees sought for Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Service The Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Service recognizes the outstanding work performance of our state employees and their contributions to their agencies, professions and communities. I encourage you to nominate your fellow state employees for this award, acknowledging their commitment to excellence in serving the citizens of this great state. Nominations will be accepted from the legislative, judicial and executive branches of state government. Nominees must be employed a minimum of half time with one full year of employment. More than one employee can be nominated from an agency or department, but each nomination must be limited to one individual. A five-member committee consisting of a public member at large and representatives from the Council on State Employees will screen the nominations and make recommendations in the following six categories: (1) Executive/Administration; (2) Professional; (3) Technical/Paraprofessional; (4) Office Support; (5) Trades/Crafts; and (6) Services. For more information about the award and to submit nominations online or print a nomination form, you can visit the Council of State Employees web site at www.nd.gov/cose. All nominations must be completed on the form provided. Award winners will be announced and recognized at a special awards ceremony and luncheon during State Employee Recognition Week in September. Nomination deadline is Friday, Aug. 11. Submit nominations online at: www.nd.gov/cose. Send nominations to: The Office of the Governor, Attn: Jody Link, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505 FAX: (701) 328-2205 -- Jan Orvik, Writer/Editor, University Relations, janorvik@mail.und.edu, 777-3621