The nomination period is November 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009.
GSA requests nominations for the "Bob Baker Fleet Manager of the Year" Awards. These governmentwide awards (one for managers of fleets of 500 or more vehicles, and one for managers of fleets smaller than 500 vehicles) were established to recognize and honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skills and abilities in the federal motor vehicle fleet management profession. The awards are named in honor of Mr. Bob Baker who was a founding member of the Federal Fleet Policy Council (FEDFLEET) as well as a long time fleet manager of the Navy.
Please Note (VERY IMPORTANT): Department or agency heads or an appropriate designee must sign all letters transmitting nominations to GSA. Each department or agency may nominate up to four individuals (The Secretary of Defense, representing also the Departments of the Air Force, Army, and Navy, may submit up to 16 candidates for these awards). Group nominations will not be accepted; however, you are encouraged to nominate individuals who may have led the group(s). We are also accepting self-nominations; however, the department or agency head or an appropriate designee still must endorse all self-nomination transmittal letters.
Please remember, these awards are intended to recognize and honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skills and abilities in the fleet management profession.
Eligible nominees are:
Full-time fleet managers responsible for an agency-owned or leased fleet in excess of 50 vehicles for small fleets or in excess of 500 vehicles for large fleets, who have excelled in professional fleet management, and are recognized among their peers for their unique abilities and accomplishments.
Each nomination package must include the nomination form (attached below), a narrative describing the nominee's accomplishments and a brief biography of the nominee.
The Narrative:
The narrative should not exceed two pages and must include the name and telephone number of the nominee and the name and telephone number of the nominating official at the top of each page. Please provide a typed narrative that addresses each of the following criteria in the order listed below:
1. Nominee's responsibilities as a fleet manager;
2. Responsibilities in additional roles (if any);
3. Major accomplishments during the past 12 months;
4. Documented, tangible, public policy benefits or dollar savings because of the nominee's actions;
5. Description of the nominee's managerial traits (leadership and interpersonal skills, innovation, adaptability etc.); and
6. Special awards and achievements earned.
The Biography:
The biography of the nominee should not exceed one page and may cover up to a 20-year period. It must include the present number of vehicles the nominee is responsible for and should present a series of accomplishments that demonstrate the nominee's commitment to the success of the federal motor vehicle program. Also, it may include a description of the nominee's civic and charitable participation.
Nomination packages must be received no later than January 31, 2009 at the following address:
U.S. General Services Administration
Office of Travel, Transportation, and Asset Management
Attn: Fleet Manager of the Year Awards (MTI)
1800 F Street, NW, Room 1221
Washington, DC 20405
Individuals selected for these awards will be honored at a ceremony during The National Federal Fleet Manager Workshop and Information Fair. Winners will be presented with a plaque and a $2,500 cash award. Uniformed military members are not eligible for cash awards, but may receive other recognition.
If you have any questions regarding these awards, please contact Jacquie C. Perry at (202) 501-3347.