The leadership challenge is the executive’s organizational change project that addresses how they will lead their organization into the future. The leadership development plan offers a way for participants to synthesize their learning in a way that prepares for enhanced individual and organizational leadership upon completion. Examples include but are not limited to incorporating strategy, leadership, future focus, risk taking, and an entrepreneur spirit. Please consider these attributes in making nominations. International members, industry members, or members in any other demographic segment of APS will be considered along with other nominations . Typically nominees for the Leadership Awards work in a technology role or for a technology company where they accelerate at leadership and innovation. In addition they stimulate professional growth of those they manage or mentor through their actions and encouragement. Nomination categories Aug 20, 2012 · Refined leadership skills provided from the Air Force Academy will allow me to mentor others in choosing the ethical decisions for life, guided to become the next generation of leaders. The process will be tremendously difficult to achieve however, believing that I have already made the necessary preparations from past experiences in my life, I ... Award are ineligible for nomination. CRITERIA The Distinguished Staf Award annually honors twelve (12) individuals for their outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to The Ohio State University. The Distinguished Staf Award is the highest honor bestowed upon staf at the university since its inception in 1984. AWARD