'2012 HCMD Awards' Finalists Announced

NEW YORK, Feb. 22 - The 6th 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, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency and the Internal Revenue Service, just to name a few.

For the first time ever, the HCMD Awards received over 49 nominations. "Many devoted individuals, teams and organizations…many great ideas and work going on across the federal government," commented one Judge of the Awards. "There were certainly a lot of great projects to evaluate" said another.

Winners will be announced live at the HCMD Awards ceremony, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 as part of the 2012 HCMD conference which runs March 12-15 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, VA.

Here's The Complete List of 2012 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. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - National Recruitment Program
2. Navy Office of Civilian Human Resources - Jean Mercer, Director, Human Resources Systems and Business Transformation
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Human Capital & Resources Management Office, Workforce Engagement Branch - Tracy Hilliard and Victoria Hunter
4. US Customs and Border Protection Office of Human Resources Management, Program Management Division - Structured Interview Assessment Team
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Human Capital & Resources Management Office, Workforce Engagement Branch - Ruth Harris
6. Department of Veteran's Affairs, Veteran Employment Services Office - VA for Vets

The Finalists Are:
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - National Recruitment Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Human Capital & Resources Management Office, Workforce Engagement Branch - Tracy Hilliard and Victoria Hunter
Department of Veteran's Affairs, Veteran Employment Services Office - VA for Vets

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. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - 10TD
2. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - Corporate Resource Team (CRT)
3. Army Corps of Engineers - Career Program 18 Engineers and Scientists Workforce Development Web-Based Training Program
4. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Integrated Systems Evaluation, Experimentation and Test Department - Naval Aviation Test and Evaluation University Team
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ), Human Capital Management Office - Informal Mentoring Workgroup
6. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Human Capital Program, Dr. Jeffery Holland, Dr. John Cullinane, Dr. Peggy Wright
7. CDC University, Human Capital Management Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Competency and Career Development
8. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Human Capital & Resources Management Office, Workforce Engagement Branch - Tracy Hilliard
9. Navy Region Northwest - Workforce Development Program (N16)
10. Chief Human Capital Officers Council - HR University
11. Navy - Team Ships Culture Initiative
12. Navy - Diversity and Inclusion Office
13. Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Centers - Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Personnel
14. Defense Intelligence Agency - Advanced Global Intelligence Learning Environment (AGILE)
15. Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) - Employee Training System
16. Department of Veteran's Affairs, Veteran Employment Services Office - VA for Vets

The Finalists Are:
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - 10TD
Army Corps of Engineers - Career Program 18 Engineers and Scientists Workforce Development Web-Based Training Program
Navy Region Northwest Workforce Development Program (N16)

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 Communications-Electronics Command ( CECOM) Software Engineering Center - Performance Management Interface for Managers and Employees (PRIME)
2. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division - Automated IDP Program
3. Army Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS) - Personnel Database
4. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery - Medical Manpower All Corps Requirements Estimator (MedMACRE) Modeling Tool
5. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - TeamLink: Dr. David Pittman, Dr. Bill Grogan, Mike Doyle, Shelley Tingle, Rae Eikert, Dr. Larry Lynch
6. Department of Veteran's Affairs - VA Learning University (VALU)
7. Proofpoint Systems - Enterprise Workforce Planning System
8. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - Develop and Retain IBOT (Integrated Business Operations Team) James VanAntwerp, Russell Shiplet, Judith Oliver
9. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Human Capital & Resources Management Office, Workforce Engagement Branch - Tracy Hilliard and Victoria Hunter
10. Department of Veteran's Affairs, Veteran Employment Services Office - VA for Vets
11. Missile Defense Agency - Human Resource Report Tracking System

The Finalists Are:
Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - TeamLink: Dr. David Pittman, Dr. Bill Grogan, Mike Doyle, Shelley Tingle, Rae Eikert, Dr. Larry Lynch
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Human Capital & Resources Management Office, Workforce Engagement Branch - Tracy Hilliard and Victoria Hunter
Department of Veteran's Affairs, Veteran Employment Services Office - VA for Vets

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. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee Development Center - The Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP)
2. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Leadership Development Program (LDP)
3. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Leadership Development Program: Dr. Beth Fleming, Dr. Jeffery Holland and Ms. Antisa Webb
4. Naval Aviation Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-273 - Leadership Development Program
5. CDC University, Human Capital Management Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -Leadership Framework Team (ILEAD)
6. Air Force Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC) Directorate of Personnel - Leadership Development Program
7. Department of Veteran's Affairs - VA Learning University (VALU)
8. Forest Service, Center of Learning, Albuquerque Service Center Human Resources Management - Senior and Middle Leader Programs
9. Internal Revenue Service Human Capital Office - Leadership Development Program
10. Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) - iMentor Program

The Finalists Are:
Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee Development Center - The Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP)
Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Leadership Development Program: Dr. Beth Fleming, Dr. Jeffery Holland and Ms. Antisa Webb
Department of Veteran's Affairs - VA Learning University (VALU)

CATEGORY 5: The Deloitte Public Sector Innovation Award For The 21st Century: Recognizing the program that focuses on innovation in the public sector and meeting government's most pressing challenges, this award acknowledges innovative yet practical approaches to transforming the way government delivers their services and prepares for the challenges ahead.
The Nominees Are:
1. Army Garrison West Point - Army Community Service Center
2. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division - Ideas Program
3. US Forest Service - Green Team, Lupe L. Rodriques
4. Department of Veteran's Affairs - VA Learning University (VALU)
5. Environmental Protection Agency - Interagency Agreement Shared Services Center
6. Chief Human Capital Officers Council - HR University

The Finalists Are:
Army Garrison West Point - Army Community Service Center
Department of Veteran's Affairs - VA Learning University (VALU)
Chief Human Capital Officers Council - HR University

The Esteemed Panel Of Judges:
Mr. Keith Charles, Director, Human Capital Initiatives, Department of Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L)
CDR Pattie Kutch, Manpower Requirements Determination Project Officer, Future Force Project Division, US Coast Guard
CDR David McAfee, Wounded Warrior Support Team Lead, US Navy - Naval Sea Systems Command
Dr. Peggy Wright, Assistant Director For Human Capital, Engineering Research & Development Center, US Army - Corps of Engineers - HQ
Mr. John Speigel, Director, DoD Human Capital, Deloitte

About the HCMD 2012 Conference

Approximately 3 million people work for the Department of Defense, making it the largest employer in the US. As the nation's largest employer, managing human capital is an ongoing challenge and always a top priority. Human Capital Management for Defense brings together stakeholders from throughout the Defense and Intelligence Communities from strategic-level policy makers to the operational-level HR managers to discuss best practices for managing human capital. www.hcmdusa.com

About the HCMD Awards

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