It is time to begin thinking about Awards for the next Fiscal Year. I know you have just completed the Awards Cycle both at the Institute and Region and many of you have already completed your local Chapter Awards Programs as well. This completion brings on a great sense of relief and accomplishment, however, you cannot rest on your laurels nor can you let down one little bit. The next awards cycle will be upon you rapidly and you really need to begin thinking and planning.
The time frames for the various awards are as follows:
Gulf States Region
Robert V. Bishop Award January 15, 2025
Gulf States Region Awards May 1, 2025
CSI National
CSI National Awards End of May 2025
CSI Fellowship End of May 2025
CSI Distinguished or Honorary Membership End of May 2025
CSI Outstanding Chapter Commendations Middle of July 2025
As you can see from the time frames above, on September 15th, 2024 you will be within 4 months of the due date. Anyone who has put together a successful nomination package knows that it just barely enough time to fill in all the blanks, have it reviewed, edited, and finalized for submission. Tight behind that are the Region and National Awards Nominations, Fellowship, Distinguished or Honorary Membership and then the Outstanding Chapter Commendation closes out the nomination year.
Chapter Presidents, Secretaries, and Awards Chairs need to establishing their committees, compiling information, resumes, and other documentation needed to prepare the nomination packages. In addition, for those awards requiring Letters of Endorsement, those lists, packages, and mailing (email or snail mail) lists need to be started.
There is a lot to do and not a lot of time to get it done. I would really like to see a preponderance of the National Awards being given to Gulf States Region Members and I would dearly love to have more than seven (7) award nominations this upcoming FY. Let's get out there and get moving.
As always, if you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
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Billy Mathis FCSI, CDT
Administrative Assistant for Architecture
Taggart Architects
North Little Rock AR
501-758-7443
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