Guidelines for Tom Clements Award Vision, Innovation, Achievement

The Clements Committee Co-Chairs: Rick Raemisch (CO), Bernie Warner (WA) George Lombardi (MO) Morris Thigpen, ASCA Associate and Francke Chair ASCA’s Four Regional Representatives

Eligibility Criteria 1.Active ASCA Membership for at least two years; 2.Demonstrates regular participation and contribution to ASCA events and/or projects; 3.Has initiated an outstanding innovation and/or achievement that embodies the vision of progressive corrections embraced by Executive Director Clements (CO). Note: Committee members are eligible but cannot be present when Committee deliberates and are not allowed to vote for themselves. Note: Nominees who receive the Clements Award are not eligible to receive it again.

Timing of Nominations 1. An annual announcement that nominations are being received will occur four months prior to the date the winner is to receive the award; 2.Nominations must be received by the Committee Chairs no later than two months after the announcement is made.

Nomination Requirements Written—By: Nominee’s subordinates, Governor, Sheriff (county), Mayor (city), or their designee(s). Accompanied by— at least 2 supporting nominations from current ASCA members, or One additional supporting nomination from a current ASCA member if the original nomination is submitted by a current ASCA member.

Nomination Requirements, continued The written nomination must include: 1. A description of the outstanding innovation and/or achievement; 2.Accompanying supportive documentation; and 3.The reason the nominee should receive the Award.

Determining the Award Winner 1.Committee will meet either in person or via appropriate technology. 2.Committee members will review the submissions and vote.

What Constitutes the Award? 1.A full resume and biography of Executive Director Clements, and the circumstances that prompted the Award; 2.A review of the Awardee’s correctional prowess; 3.A description of how the awardee embodies the intent of the award; and 4.A presentation of the particular innovation/achievement that demonstrate the worthiness of the awardee.

The Physical Award 1. A medallion, attached to a green and yellow ribbon, symbolizing vision, innovation and achievement. 2. A certificate of recognition with specifics as to the awardee’s achievement; 3. A lapel pin symbolizing the awardee’s achievement.

The Presentation Ceremony The award will be presented at ASCA’s Summer Business Meeting at a venue to be determined. The ASCA President will preside over the ceremony and will present the award.