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Regional Award - 2026 Nomination Form

The Regional Award celebrates exemplary collaborations between Employment Service Providers (ESPs) across First Work’s regions: Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southwest regions, highlighting successful partnerships leading to meaningful employment opportunities and positive outcomes for job seekers. This award recognizes leaders whose dedication, innovation, and collaborative efforts have positively impacted the community.

Submission Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026
Please note, nominations are for First Work Members only. Submissions external to the network will not be considered.
Award Criteria:
  1. Sustained Impactful Work: The nominee's efforts must extend beyond individual projects or best practices, demonstrating a sustained commitment and impact on employment within their region.
  2. Regional and Job Impact: Nominees should have made a measurable difference in employment outcomes for clients in their region, showcasing innovative approaches or initiatives that address regional challenges.
  3. Visibility and Recognition: The nominee's work should have regional significance, even if their achievements are not widely known within the sector. Their contributions should have a positive ripple effect on job seekers and the broader community.
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Nominees are individuals with the focus on recognizing their efforts.
  • The nominee's work must have had a tangible impact on employment within their region.
  • Nominees should not be limited to one-off achievements but should demonstrate sustained efforts and achievements over time.
  • Voted on and approved by the region (either virtually or at regional meetings)
Nominator Information
This person will be the first point of contact should the Nominee be selected as the winner of this award and will function as the primary contact to help coordinate First Work’s recognition efforts.
1.Provide the following Nominator and Organization information and ensure it is accurate.(Required.)
2.Please select the Nominator's region(Required.)
Nominee Information
3.If different from the nominee, please provide the following Nominee information and ensure it is accurate.
4.Please select the Nominee's region
Nomination Details
5.Describe the nominee's contributions to the field of employment within their region. Please provide specific examples. (max 500 words)
6.How has the nominee demonstrated sustained impactful work in employment? Include details on their long-term efforts and commitment to improving employment outcomes. (max 500 words)
7.What measurable difference has the nominee made in employment outcomes in their region? Provide examples of innovative approaches or initiatives they have led or contributed to. (max 500 words)
8.Explain the regional significance of the nominee's work. How has their work addressed specific challenges within their region and benefited job seekers and the broader community? (max 500 words)
9.Although the nominee's achievements may not be widely known within the sector, how have their contributions created a positive ripple effect? Include any examples of how their work has influenced others or led to broader improvements. (max 500 words)
10.How has the nominee demonstrated innovation in their approach to addressing regional challenges in employment? Provide examples of creative solutions or strategies they have implemented. (max 500 words)
11.In what ways has the nominee's work been recognized within their region or community, even if not widely known within the sector? (max 500 words)
12.Is there anything else you would like to add about the nominee's qualifications and why they should be considered for the Regional Award? (max 500 words)