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Submission Packets for the 2002/2003 Award Competition are now Available! Submission Deadline: October 25, 2002. ISPI's Awards of Excellence program is designed to showcase the people, products, innovations, and organizations that represent excellence in the field of instructional and Human Performance Technology. If you would like to be considered for an Award of Excellence, review the information below to obtain the proper submission packet(s). 2002/2003 Awards of Excellence Overview ELIGIBILITY With few exceptions, and within the limits of the qualifications listed for each award, all ISPI International members are eligible for an ISPI Award of Excellence. Provisions have been made in the evaluation process to avoid any conflict of interest between the evaluators and any individual, organization, product, or ISPI chapter submitted for an award. Members of ISPI’s Board of Directors and any members of the Awards Committee are not eligible for awards during their term. If a person is ineligible for this reason, any time limits that apply to an award will be adjusted when such person becomes eligible to submit. CONFIDENTIALITY The committee members who evaluate submissions will carefully respect the confidential and proprietary nature of any submission material and/or entrant. To qualify, actual materials are necessary for evaluation. However, a mock-up or alternate may be used for display. If confidentiality is a concern, contact Ellen Kaplan, ISPI Sr. Director of Meetings at: 619.224.4900 or ellen@ispi.org If you are interested in submitting your product for consideration, please review the four phases of the award process described below. I. NOMINATION PHASE Most nominations are made by the individuals themselves (authors, developers, researchers, etc.). However, any ISPI member may nominate themselves or other ISPI members for an award. A. Read the following to determine whether you should compete this year. B. Ensure you meet the qualifying criteria. C. If you are unsure which category best suits your product, submit a 100- word summary of your product to ellen@ispi.org D. Download the proper submission packet of interest from this site. E. Complete and return your submission by the October 25, 2002 deadline.
II. SUBMISSION PHASE A. Download and Complete the appropriate Submission Packet.* B. Return five complete sets of your completed submission. Include all appropriate documentation for arrival no later than October 25, 2002. * If you are unsure about the submission category you should complete, refer to the Guidelines for Selecting an Awards of Excellence Category. If you are still unsure which category is right for you, please provide a 100-word summary or description of the product you would like to submit for an award. This description will be sent to the Evaluation Committee to ensure that you are entering your product (s) in the appropriate award category. Email your 100-word description to ellen@ispi.org For questions contact, Ellen Kaplan, ISPI Sr. Director of Meetings at 619.224.4900; ellen@ispi.org III. EVALUATION PHASE Evaluation is criterion-based (i.e., all entrants whose submissions meet the defined criteria will receive awards). The evaluation of other submissions does not influence whether a particular submission receives an award. Panels of carefully selected evaluators will review the submissions in each category according to the established criteria and identify those submissions that meet the award criteria. A Each submission that meets the award criteria will receive an award. If no submission meets the criteria, there will be no award in that category. B. All entrants will be notified of their status (i.e., whether they are award recipients) by early January 2003. Nominations may be made at any time, however it is best to review the guidelines as soon as possible to ensure adequate time to prepare your entry. Your submission must arrive by October 25, 2002 to the address specified in the submission packets. C. Award recipients are expected to: - Share award submission materials at the Annual Conference & Expo. - Attend (or be represented at) the ISPI International Conference and Expo Closing Banquet, April 12-16, 2003 in Boston, Massachusetts. - Submit an article on your submission for publication in an ISPI publication. IV. RECOGNITION & PARTICIPATION PHASE Award recipients and their submissions will be recognized and showcased through various methods throughout the year. Evaluation is criterion-based. There is no limit to the number of entrants who may qualify to receive an award. Award recipients receive recognition, acclaim, visibility, and personal satisfaction for their efforts. AWARD of EXCELLENCE CATEGORIES Below is a brief description of the various award categories. Download submission guidelines for any of the award categories listed below by clicking on the category name.
If you are unsure about the submission category you should complete, refer to the Guidelines for Selecting an Awards of Excellence Category Please read below for a detailed description of each ISPI Award of Excellence Category.OUTSTANDING HUMAN PERFORMANCE INTERVENTION AWARD Overview This comprehensive award category recognizes outstanding results derived from the application of non-instructional human performance technology to human performance problems, needs, or opportunities. Nominations may include non-training solutions such as performance management systems, performance appraisal systems, feedback systems, incentive programs, product redesign, software, and other performance solutions. If the nomination is comprised of multiple interventions; instructional solutions, performance aid(s), and/or new systematic applications may be components. However, if the intervention is instructional, a performance aid, and/or a new systematic application alone, please submit in the appropriate award category. To qualify, submissions must: - Have been designed and substantially produced by the individual or organization/team submitting. - Have been implemented and the outcomes measured within the three-year period preceding the nomination deadline. To qualify, a submitter must: -Provide the actual intervention for evaluation. -Submit a description and documentation of all steps in the systematic approach used to produce the intervention, for evaluation. -Submit documentation of measured results in the form of cost versus return or other comparative data related to input versus output and measurable positive change, for evaluation. -Pay for shipping, special equipment rental, or translation, if needed, for evaluation. -Display the actual intervention (or a mock-up/alternative if confidentiality is a concern). Evaluative criteria: Each submission is evaluated for its worth (e.g documented measured results) and the systematic approach used to produce the intervention: -Analysis process that resulted in the selection of this intervention. -Design, development, testing, revision, and implementation processes. -Evaluation process. The Human Performance Intervention is a comprehensive award category recognizing all human performance interventions. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AID AWARD Overview This
award category recognizes outstanding results achieved through the design
and implementation of an intervention used on the job to assist the performer
in accomplishing a task. Nominations in this category are not limited
to any particular medium or format. Typical submissions might include
printed, automated, physical, and intelligent job aids. To qualify, submissions must: - Have been designed and substantially produced by the individual or organization/team submitting. - Have been implemented and the outcomes measured within the three-year period preceding the nomination deadline. - Possess all the characteristics of a performance aid, including the following: - Store information, processes, or perspectives that influence/guide job behavior. - Support work and activity on the job. - Reduce dependence on memory. - Direct, guide, or enhance performance. To qualify, a submitter must: - Provide the actual performance aid for evaluation. - Submit a description and documentation of all steps in the systematic approach used to produce the performance aid, for evaluation. - Submit documentation of measured results in the form of cost versus return or other comparative data related to input versus output and measurable positive change, for evaluation. - Pay for shipping, special equipment rental, or translation, if needed, for evaluation. - Display the actual performance aid (or a mock-up/alternative if confidentiality is a concern). Evaluative criteria: Each submission is evaluated for its worth (e.g., documented measured results) and the systematic approach used to produce the performance aid: -Analysis process that resulted in the selection of this intervention. -Design, development, testing, revision, and implementation processes. -Evaluation process. Outstanding Performance Aid Award recognizes results achieved from on-the-job interventions that reduce dependence on memory by storing information, processes, or perspectives that influence/guide job behavior. OUTSTANDING RESEARCH/STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS The Outstanding Research/Student Research Award is underwritten by Arthur Andersen. OUTSTANDING STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD Overview This award category recognizes outstanding research conducted by a graduate student in the field of Human Performance Technology or related fields. The competition is open to all students (master’s and doctoral) enrolled in a related graduate program. Dissertations, theses, or studies completed as part of an independent study or external contract to the institution will all be considered. The award is underwritten by Arthur Andersen & Co. SC. The award recipient will receive a cash award and an expense-paid trip to the site of the annual ISPI conference to present their research. Overview This award recognizes outstanding research in the field of Human Performance Technology or a related field such as Adult Education, Human Technology, Behavioral Psychology, or Vocational Education. To qualify, submissions must: - Have been substantially conducted by the individual or organization/team submitting. - Students must provide a letter from a faculty member attesting to their primary role in conducting the research. - Have been completed within the three-year period preceding the nomination deadline and include documentation of this fact. - Possess the characteristics of excellent research, including these phases: - Identify the questions/issue/hypothesis. - Plan/design an appropriate study to answer the question. - Collect and code data. - Analyze data. - Draw conclusions. - Communicate the results. - Use the results to improve human performance theory or practice. To qualify, a submitter must: - Submit full-length copies of the research and development effort. - Submit a description and documentation providing evidence of the existence of all relevant criteria related to the systematic approach used to conduct the research. - Describe and/or provide verifiable evidence of the application of the results or the influence of the research on later research or theory. - Pay for shipping, special equipment rental, or translation, if needed, for evaluation. - Display the actual full-length research (or a mock-up/alternative if confidentiality is a concern). Evaluation criteria: Each submission will be evaluated for: - The internal rigor and quality of the research. - The extent to which the findings can be generalized to new settings and populations. - The impact the work has had or will have on the field of Human Performance Technology. OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTIONAL PRODUCT OR INTERVENTION AWARD Overview This award recognizes outstanding results derived from instructional products and interventions developed through systematic approaches to human performance problems, needs, or opportunities. Nominations in this category are not limited to any particular media or mode. Typical submissions might include, print, film, videodisc, videotape, or computer-based modules in self-paced, group-paced, or instructor-led modes. To qualify, submissions must: - Have been designed and substantially produced by the individual or organization/team submitting. - Have been implemented and the outcomes measured within the three-year period preceding the nomination deadline. - Possess the characteristics of an instructional product or intervention: provide instruction, practice, and feedback to enable or improve job task performance. To qualify, a submitter must: - Provide the actual instructional product or intervention for evaluation. - Submit a description and documentation of all steps in the systematic approach used to produce the instructional product or intervention, for evaluation. - Submit documentation of measured results in the form of cost versus return or other comparative data related to input versus output and measurable positive change, for evaluation. - Pay for shipping, special equipment rental, or translation, if needed, for evaluation. - Display the actual instructional product or intervention (or a mock-up/alternative if confidentiality is a concern). Evaluative criteria: Each submission is evaluated for its worth (e.g., documented measured results) and the systematic approach used to produce the performance aid: - Analysis process that resulted in the selection of this intervention. - Design, development, testing, revision, and implementation processes. - Evaluation process. Outstanding Instructional Product or Intervention Award recognizes results derived from the use of an intervention that provides instruction, practice, or feedback to enable or improve job task performance. OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION AWARD Overview This award recognizes an outstanding communication that enables individuals or organizations to achieve excellence in human performance technology. The format of the instructional communication is completely open and may include book, film, videodisc, videotape, presentation(s), newsletter, article, or other forms of communication. To qualify, submissions must: - Have been developed and substantially produced by the individual or organization/team submitting. - Have been developed within the three-year period preceding the nomination deadline. - Be available to the general public. To qualify, a submitter must be willing to: - Provide actual material for evaluation. - Submit a description of how the communication aligns with/supports ISPI’s Mission and Guiding Principles and contributes to the field of performance technology. - Provide evidence of achieving the objective(s) of the communication. - Submit a description of the communication’s uses, practical aspects, and current or planned delivery/distribution. - Submit a description of the communication’s original, innovative, and/or creative aspects. - Pay for shipping, special equipment rental, or translation, if needed, for evaluation. - Display the communication. Evaluative criteria: Each submission will be evaluated for its alignment with/support of ISPI’s Mission and Guiding Principles; results; organization; usability; practicality; delivery/distribution; availability; and originality, innovation, or creativity. Problem: The best candidates for the Instructional Communication Award are not nominated. Solution: Nominate the communication you couldn’t get along without. OUTSTANDING NEW SYSTEMATIC APPLICATION AWARD Overview This award recognizes the development and validation of an outstanding new process, method, or technique for applying instructional and performance technology to achieve improved results. The emphasis is on a new or significantly enhanced process, method, or technique (or new and innovative way to apply a process, method, or technique), rather than on a product or end result. The process, method, or technique may involve the systematic methods used to improve such work processes as needs analysis, development, implementation, evaluation, validation, etc. To qualify, submissions must: - Have been designed and substantially produced by the individual or organization/team submitting. - Have been implemented and validated within the three-year period preceding the nomination deadline. - Be new to the Performance Technology field. Examples include a process, method, or technique that is: - Borrowed from another field, or a modification of an existing performance technology application, or applied in a different or new way, or not documented in the performance technology literature. To qualify, a submitter must: - Provide the actual application for evaluation. - Provide evidence that the application is new to the Performance Technology field and information describing the purpose of the application, its development, its intended users, its implementation, evaluation, and validation, for evaluation. - Submit documentation of measured results in the form of cost versus return or other comparative data related to input versus output and measurable positive change, for evaluation. - List the range of products, other outputs, or work processes the approach has been or can be applied to. - Pay for shipping, special equipment rental, or translation, if needed, for evaluation. - Display the actual application (a mock-up/alternative of content/results is acceptable if confidentiality is a concern) and prepare a journal communication for Performance Improvement and/or Performance Improvement Quarterly. Evaluative criteria: Each submission is evaluated for:
Outstanding New Systematic Application Award recognizes results derived from processes, methods, or techniques new to the Performance Technology field or that are applied in a new and innovative fashion. Overview The Chapter Awards of Excellence Program celebrates the accomplishments of local ISPI Chapters. The awards emphasize accomplishments rather than competition of the Chapters. Nominations are open to all ISPI Chapters that have been Chartered for one year proceeding the awards nomination deadline. Judging Criteria: Awards are criterion referenced which means all chapters, no matter what size or location, can be recognized by their ability to meet prescribed standards. Awards will be based on performance over a one year period, December 2001 through December 2002. Awards will be presented for the following categories: Distinguished Chapter This award is given to chapters that fulfill very rigorous standards of excellence. Chapter of Excellence This award is given to chapters that fulfill rigorous standards of excellence. Outstanding Chapter Communication This award is given to chapters whose communication vehicles support their objectives and strategic plan. Virtual Chapter This award is given to chapters for demonstrated use of new and emerging technologies to bridge geographic boundaries and constraints. Educational Program or Product This award is given to chapters that spread the performance improvement message to others in academic and non-academic settings. Chapter Hall of Fame This award is bestowed on chapters that have been honored as a Chapter of Excellence, Distinguished Chapter, or any combination of the two for three (3) consecutive years. Evaluative criteria: Chapters are evaluated against the criteria and not against other chapters. There is no limit to the number of chapters that can receive the Chapter Awards of Excellence. To qualify, a chapter must:
Chapter Awards celebrate the accomplishments of local chapters. Detailed descriptionIf you are interested in serving on the Awards of Excellence Committee as a Volunteer Evaluator for any of the various award submission categories, please contact Ellen Kaplan, Sr. Director of Meetings at: 619.224.4900 or ellen@ispi.org no later than August 31, 2002. Evaluator Nomination Process Submit your request to serve as an evaluator no later than August 31, 2002. Prospective evaluators will be contacted by the Awards Committee. Since selection of evaluators occurs from August through September, it is best to submit your nominee early to ensure his/her consideration as an evaluator candidate. Call for Awards of Excellence Evaluators Nominate yourself (or a colleague) to serve on the 2002/2003 Awards of Excellence Team. Please provide the following information no later than August 31, 2002 to be considered as an evaluator.
Email or fax this information by August 31, 2002, to: Ellen
Kaplan ELIGIBILITY: With few exceptions, and within the limits of the evaluator criteria listed for each award, all ISPI members are eligible to serve as an evaluator for the ISPI Awards of Excellence Program. Provisions have been made in the evaluation process to avoid any conflict of interest between the evaluators and any individual, organization, product, or ISPI chapter submitted for an award. Members of the ISPI Board of Directors and members of the Awards Committee are not eligible for awards during their term. EVALUATOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The general timing for evaluating submissions is October – December. Evaluation is criterion-based (e.g., all entrants whose submissions meet the defined criteria will receive awards). Evaluators, working closely with their Awards Subcommittee Chair, assume major responsibility for the evaluation of submissions in their award category. Some key areas of responsibility include the following:
EVALUATOR SELECTION CRITERIA The required criteria for evaluators include the following:
Award Categories Evaluator Required Criteria If you are interested in serving as an evaluator for any of the following categories, please make sure you possess the skill sets described below. Outstanding Instructional Communication Award: A published author on a performance improvement communications related topic(s) Performance Improvement Awards: Personally designed and developed non-training /non-instructional performance interventions within the last 3-5 years: Human
Performance Outstanding Chapters of Merit Awards: Within the last 3-5 years, has served as an officer of a local chapter Distinguished
Chapter Outstanding Research/Student Research Awards: Within the last 3-5 years, has personally conducted research in the Research field of Human Performance Technology Student Research * For specific information on each award category, refer to the Awards of Excellence Categories & Criteria in this issue. Desirable Criteria: Has been a past award recipient in the area(s) the award category addresses. |