Selection Criteria
- The award is made for individual achievement in the public sector, leadership and potential to make a significant contribution to public service
- Service in any field of public administration is relevant. Professional contributions should relate to administrative activity rather than a scientific or technical perspective
- When comparing the merits of contributions to the different public services, the relative importance of each contribution to its own field is taken into account
- Activities involving IPAC are considered to be of secondary importance compared to contributions to public administration in general
- The award is made solely on the basis of information provided with the nomination form
- The Nominee is eligible for consideration for only the year in which they are nominated. The Nominee may be re-nominated in subsequent years if they continue to meet the nomination requirements
- The names of nominees and the ranking of nominees by the National selection committee shall be treated confidentially
- The award will not be presented in a year in which, in the opinion of the selection committee, a worthy nomination has not been received
- Nominations shall be made on the official nomination online form
