Nominations Sought For Montana 2006 Governor’s Desiree Taggart Memorial Workforce Development Awards

The Governor’s appointed State Workforce Investment Board
is seeking nominations for the 2006 Governor’s Desiree Taggart Memorial
Awards.

The awards are aimed at heightening the public awareness of
business and individuals who contribute to the success of Montana’s
workforce development system.
Montana workforce development organizations, businesses and individuals
are eligible for the awards based on outstanding achievement or
contribution to employment and training efforts in Montana, including:

improved productivity, creativity, economy and efficiency in Montana’s
workforce system.

Award nominations are due by May 31, 2006, and will be presented in the
following categories:

* Outstanding Business of the Year

* Quality Program

* Workforce Development Achievement

For more information, go to the State Workforce Investment Board’s
website at: http://boards.mt.gov/swib/ (Resources link), or contact
Chris Wilhelm at 406-444-4480.

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Department of Labor and Industry – Governor’s State Workforce Investment
Board
Desiree Taggart Memorial Awards Fact Sheet

Award History

* The Governor’s State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) in
cooperation with the Montana Council for Workforce Quality developed the
award in 2002

1 The awards provide an opportunity to publicly acknowledge
outstanding businesses, programs and individuals who participate in the
public workforce development system.

2 The awards are given in memory of Desiree Taggart, the first
Director of Workforce Development in the Governor’s Office of Economic
Development. Taggart, who died in 2002, is remembered for her:

* Inspiring dedication to Montana’s workforce development efforts

0 Abundant energy and willingness to go
the extra mile

1 Inquisitive mind and creative solutions

2 Passion for quality and excellence in
workforce development

* Fostering positive relationships among workforce development
professionals, businesses and Montana’s workforce

Categories

* Outstanding Business of the Year – For Profit

* Outstanding Business of the Year – Not for Profit

* Quality Program – Private Sector

* Quality Program – Public Sector

* Individual Workforce Development – Private Sector

* Individual Workforce Development – Public Sector

Eligibility
Montana workforce development organizations, businesses and individuals
are eligible for the awards based on outstanding achievement or
contribution to employment and training efforts in Montana, including:
improved productivity, creativity, economy and efficiency in Montana’s
workforce system.

Selection and Presentation

* Nominations for 2006 are due May 31, 2006

* A selection team individually scores nominees based solely on
nomination paperwork.

* Scores are presented to SWIB’s Executive Committee.

* The SWIB Executive Committee compiles recommendations of award
winners for submission to the Governor.

* The Governor selects one winner in each category.

* The SWIB presents the award annually.

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