1. AECEN AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

2.  Twinning Grants Program  Best Practices Inventory via AECEN website  To recognize and promote excellence in programming innovation, and outstanding commitment and service by women in environmental compliance and enforcement  Beginning in 2008, AECEN to make awards in two categories: oAward for Innovation in Assuring Environmental Compliance oAward for Outstanding Service and Commitment by a Woman  Members submit nominations

3. AECEN AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE  Twinning Grants Program  Best Practices Inventory via AECEN website Innovation in Assuring Environmental Compliance  Awarded to Member agency  Recognizes accomplishments in implementing initiatives that demonstrate innovation, leading to improved performance in agency programs  Nominations exemplify Regional Principles  Nominations demonstrate innovative strategies for overcoming technical, institutional, capacity or financial limitations to assuring compliance

4. AECEN AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE  Twinning Grants Program  Best Practices Inventory via AECEN website Outstanding Service and Commitment by a Woman  Women who have demonstrated outstanding level of commitment and service, distinguished by exemplary contributions  Women who have a demonstrated record of unusually meritorious achievement  Work of the nominee must advance the mission of agency, and contribute to enhancement of environment

5. AECEN AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE  Twinning Grants Program  Best Practices Inventory via AECEN website Nomination and Selection Process  In early 2008, AECEN Secretariat will solicit nominations from AECEN Members  Process coordinated through AECEN website – information about process, nomination forms, eligibility, judging criteria, and timing of the awards  Selection Committee of noted experts and former officials to review nominations and recommend awards in both categories

6. AECEN AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE  Twinning Grants Program  Best Practices Inventory via AECEN website Announcement and Presentation of Awards:  AECEN Executive Committee to make public announcement of awards via media, AECEN website, etc.  Awards to be presented at 2008 AECEN Regional Forum

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