While I believe every Clerk and Treasurer deserves special recognition, each year Vermont Municipal Clerk and Treasurer Association seeks to honor one Clerk, one Treasurer, one assistant Clerk and one Assistant Treasurer at our annual meeting. This honor is awarded by VMCTA's awards committee, based on nominations received in August. Nominees shall meet the following criteria: 1. Nominee must be a member of the VMCTA 2. Nominee must be a Certified Vermont Clerk (CVC) and/or a Certified Vermont Treasurer (CVT) for at least 9 months 3. Nominee must be nominated by a fellow Clerk/Treasurer, Assistant Clerk/Assistant Treasurer, Selectboard/Alderboard Member, Town/City Manager/Administrator or a member of the VMCTA Executive Board 4. Nominee must have held the position of Clerk and/or Treasurer or, Assistant Clerk and/or Assistant Treasurer for their municipality for at least five years. 5. Nominee must have demonstrated within the past year a desire to continue their education, with attendance at schools such as the New England Municipal Clerks Institute, VMCTA Annual Meeting and Educational Conference, Town Officers Educational Conference, New England Association of City and Town Clerks Annual Educational Conference or IIMC Annual Education Conference. 6. Members of the Award Committee shall not be eligible to receive the award while on the Committee. 7. The VMCTA President, 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President shall not be eligible for the award while they hold those offices. 8. Nominee must not have received this award previously. Other qualifying criteria to be considered for Nominees: Actively participate in a professionally related organization i.e. IIMC, NEACTC, NEMCI, VTGFOA or GFOA. 1. Be recognized as one who displays characteristics of integrity and leadership and has received the respect and confidence of their peers. Click here <https://www.vmcta.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b2205D154-2B0C-45EB-A4D6-FCFA4D4451B6%7d> to see our Awards Committee Page, where you will find a description of the awards, the nomination forms and a listing of past award recipients. These nominations must be received by August 18, 2020. Please contact me if you have any questions, I look forward to applications! Tracy Borst, MMC & CVC Thetford Town Clerk & Treasurer VMCTA 2nd Vice President Town Clerk & Treasurer 802-785-2922 x100