'2011 HCMD Awards' Finalists Announced

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2011 - The 5th Annual Human Capital Management for Defense (HCMD) Award nominees are in and three finalists from each category have been selected by the expert panel of judges. This year's nominations came from offices and programs from across the federal government, representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, DISA, the IRS, Dept. of Energy, the National Park Service and the US Postal Service.

For the second year in a row, the HCMD Awards received over 35 nominations. "The judges really had their work cut out for them this year," commented Lisa Ringlen, executive director of the HCMD program. "There were so many strong programs nominated in each category."

Winners will be announced live at the HCMD Awards ceremony, Wednesday, February 16, 2011 as part of the 2011 HCMD conference which runs February 14-17 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, VA.

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About the HCMD Awards

The HCMD Awards has been established to honor, recognize, and promote successful human capital initiatives implemented throughout the Department of Defense and Federal Government. This is also an opportunity to recognize individuals and teams who have made a significant contribution to progressing human capital management.

The Complete List of 2011 HCMD Award Nominees and Finalists

CATEGORY 1: Most Innovative Recruitment Program: Recognizing the most innovative program in attracting top talent, implementing an effective recruitment strategy, and demonstrating improvements in the hiring process.

The Nominees Are:

1. Army MEDCOM Civilian Human Resources Division Website and Applicant Tracking System
2. IRS Recruitment Marketing & Advertising Program
3. ONR Virtual Employee Program
4. ERDC University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Educational Partnership Agreement
5. DOE Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
6. NAVSUP Recruiting Team
7. NAVSEA Wounded Warrior Recruiting Program
8. DISA Civilian Personnel Division
9. ArmyStrongStories.com Digital Team
10. USAAC Sports Marketing Division, All-American Bowl Team

The Finalists Are:

-ERDC University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Educational Partnership Agreement
-NAVSEA Wounded Warrior Recruiting Program
-ArmyStrongStories.com Digital Team

CATEGORY 2: Best Workforce Development Program: Recognizing the best program in advancing opportunities for high performing employees; providing training and competency development to continuously engage and motivate the workforce.

The Nominees Are:

1. West Point Army Community Service Center
2. NAVSUP Competency Model Program
3. ONR Academy of Learning Experience
4. Army Corps of Engineers ERDC
5. FRC East Wage Grade Developmental Programs Center of Excellence
6. NAVSUP Personnel Development Team
7. Navy Credentialing On-Line (COOL) Program
8. NAVSEA Leadership in America Distinguished Speaker Series
9. TARDEC Student Programs
10. DISA Technical Workforce Development Program

The Finalists Are:

-Army Corps of Engineers - Engineer Research and Development Center
-FRC East Wage Grade Developmental Programs Center of Excellence
-Navy Credentialing On-Line (COOL) Program

CATEGORY 3: Best Implementation of an Enterprise Technology System: Recognizing the best program implementation of a human resources technology system, aimed at streamlining a specific HR process in order to drive down costs and improve efficiency and productivity.

The Nominees Are:

1. Army MEDCOM Civilian Human Resources Division Website and Applicant Tracking System
2. Army INSCOM Total Employee Development (TED)
3. USPS Human Capital Enterprise System
4. USPS Enterprise Learning Management System
5. UK Service Personnel and Veterans Agency Joint Personnel Administration System
6. USCG Manpower Requirements Determination (MRD) Project Team
7. DISA Knowledge Retention Program
8. Army RRS Director of Training
9. DISA Classified Telework Center

The Finalists Are:

-United States Postal Service - Human Capital Enterprise System
-UK Service Personnel and Veterans Agency Joint Personnel Administration System
-Army Recruiting and Retention School (RRS) Director of Training

CATEGORY 4: Best Leadership Development Program: Recognizing the best program focused on training and preparing future leaders, who can develop cutting-edge human capital strategies, communicate effectively, manage performance and lead in a joint environment.

The Nominees Are:

1. SAF/AQX Leadership Challenge Program
2. USPS Corporate Succession Planning
3. Army ERDC Leadership Development Program
4. IRS Leadership Education and Delivery Services Leadership Development Program
5. Army TARDEC Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Training (LOE Training)
6. CPMS Executive Leadership Development Program
7. DISA Leadership Development Program
8. NPS Leadership for Public Lands and Cultural Heritage Academic Consortium

The Finalists Are:

-United States Postal Service - Corporate Succession Planning
-IRS Leadership Education and Delivery Services Leadership Development Program
-CPMS Executive Leadership Development Program

The Esteemed Panel Of Judges:

-Colonel Steve Johnson, Director of Personnel (J1), US Special Operations Command
-Ms. Kimberly Powell, Director, Office of Workforce Performance and Development, Library of Congress
-Mr. Vic Karcher, Enterprise Human Resources Integration, Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
-Ms. Pamela L. Spearow, Director, Civilian Personnel Programs, US Naval Facilities Engineering Command HQ
-Mr. Donald Copley, Director of Training and Proponency, US Army Recruiting and Retention School