Nominations for the New England Chapter 2019 ESOP Company of the Year (COY) 2019 Employee Owner of the Year (EOY)

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1 Nominations for the New England Chapter 2019 ESOP Company of the Year (COY) 2019 Employee Owner of the Year (EOY) Taking the time to submit an application can pay off. Recognition includes: Winners are submitted as the New England Chapter nomination for the National competition. One free registration for COY to the Annual ESOP Conference in Washington, DC. One free registration for EOY to the Annual ESOP Conference in Washington, DC. Recognition at the Awards Banquet during the Annual ESOP Conference in DC. An Awards plaque to display at your company. Recognition at New England Chapter events and on the New England Chapter website. Publicity in Chapter and National communications. EOY receives $150 Gift Card to use towards travel expenses for the Annual ESOP Conference in Washington and free registration to a New England Conference of their choice (within calendar year). Deadline for submission is Saturday, September 1 st

2 Award Criteria ESOP Company of the Year ESOP Company of the Year has a commitment to employee ownership as shown by its: Involvement with the ESOP Association and its programs; Communication with employees; and Commitment to the vision of The ESOP Association that endorses employee participation, wealth creation, and individual dignity and worth. The company should be financially solvent and have more than one or two years of ESOP sponsorship. Most importantly, employees should feel a sense of ownership and/or that the ESOP is important to the company and to the employees. Employee Owner of the Year The Employee Owner of the Year should be an employee below the level of senior management (hourly or non-management employee). The individual should be active in the employee ownership activities of the company and/or activities of The ESOP Association. Examples are: Serving on the ESOP committee or on an employee advisory committee; Contributing to a company publication; Helping with Employee Ownership Month; Leading fellow employees to a better understanding of the ESOP; Attending and/or helping with chapter meetings or activities; Writing a letter to an elected official; or Attending Association meetings such as the Employee Owners Retreat, Las Vegas Conference and Trade Show or Annual Conference in Washington, DC. The overwhelming criteria should revolve around the person s overall contribution as a good citizen in the company where he or she works.

3 Employee Owner of the Year Nomination Form Company Name: Contact Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: This individual should be recognized as the New England Chapter ESOP Employee Owner of the Year because: (Biographical information is helpful) Use attachments if you wish. Do not exceed 3 pages of attachments.

4 Employee Owner of the Year - Helpful Hints The Employee Owner of the year should be an employee below the level of senior management. The items below are provided to assist you in putting together material for your employee owner s nomination. Not all of the items listed will apply to the person you are submitting. Please do not feel that you must address all of the items in order to submit a nomination This is simply a guideline. ESOP Related Background Presently serves or has previously served on a Company ESOP Committee Role on Committee Number of Years Served Held a seat on Board of Directors Serves/Served as ESOP Trustee Serves/Served as ESOP Administrator Participated and/or led company activities such as: Served as a mentor, or been involved in the orientation process for new employee owners Contributed to the Company s overall ESOP culture Attended a Chapter meeting, conference and/or event - list event(s) & date(s) Attended a National ESOP meeting, conference and/or event list event(s) & date(s) Presented at a Chapter and/or National Conference Served as a Chapter Officer or Executive Committee Member Organized and/or participated in the organization of any Company ESOP award entries/nominations Lobbied and/or contacted elected officials on ESOP issues Organized and/or participated in activities for Employee Ownership Month Organized and/or participated in Company sponsored events Other You may also provide additional sheets describing specific items listed below in further detail.

5 Company of the Year Nomination Form Company Name: Contact Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: This Company should be recognized as the New England Chapter ESOP Company of the Year because: (Biographical information is helpful) Use attachments if you wish. Do not exceed 3 pages of attachments.

6 ESOP Company of the Year - Helpful Hints The items below are provided to assist you in putting together material for your Company s nomination. Not all of the items will apply to every Company. Please provide as much Company background as you can (i.e.: Percentage of ownership, Company Mission Statement, Year ESOP was established, etc.). Please do not feel that you must address all of the items in order to submit a nomination This is simply a guideline. Have ESOP Committee? Describe roles and responsibilities of committee, number of members, frequency of meetings, purpose, etc. Have ESOP Employee Advisory Committee that is elected by employees? Provide non-management employee with a seat on Company Board of Directors Have a non-management employee serve as an ESOP Trustee Have pass-through voting for Board of Directors Pay dividend/distribution to active ESOP participants ESOP provides for in-service distributions other than diversification Lobby/contact elected officials on ESOP issues Invited a local Congressional leader to visit your Company. When and who? Have website with section on employee ownership Company logo items say employee owned Received media recognition as a great place to work Contribute to ESOP PAC Contribution to Employee Ownership Foundation Host or sponsor a Chapter ESOP event Have/had an employee owner from your Company serve as a Chapter Officer or committee member Participate in and/or present at both Chapter and National events, meetings/conferences o ESOP Ownership Month o NE Spring Conference o NE Fall Conference o CFO/CEO/HR Conferences o Super Regional Board of Directors/Trustee Conference o ESOP Washington, DC o ESOP Las Vegas Submitted a poster for the Employee Ownership Month Poster Contest Other You may also provide additional sheets describing specific items listed below in further detail.