The Award Committee will be comprised of the Awards Committee Chair and a Panel of Judges. The Committee will review each nomination package based on the five criteria below. Each criterion will be rated on a 20-point scale for a maximum score of 100 points per nomination package.  

1. Criterion 1: Assisted the Agency in recruiting, promoting, establishing, and maintaining an effective and equitable workplace for AANHPIs;
2. Criterion 2: Promoted AANHPI competencies, cultures, contributions, work ethic, and behavior related to the agency’s employment;
3. Criterion 3: Promoted AANHPI career development through mentoring, leadership, and/or relationship building;
4. Criterion 4: Organized activities that promote equal opportunity and cultural awareness of the AANHPI community; and
5. Criterion 5: Displayed exceptional leadership that resulted in significant workplace changes or contributions.
   

The Award Committee will submit nominees with the highest score per award category to the FAPAC President for final review and approval. Award winners and the nominator will receive an email notice of the selection via email by March 2025. The Awards Committee Chair will coordinate and confirm the award winner's attendance at the FAPAC's 40th NLTP Civilian Awards Ceremony.  The Ceremony will take place at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront  in Virginia Beach Virginia.

Please direct any additional questions to the award committee at awards@fapac.org.

1. Outstanding Individual Leadership: Individual has shown bold leadership and innovative ways to promote Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, and Diversity.
   
2. Excellence in Individual Achievement: Individual has made significant contributions toward AANHPI representation at all levels .
3. Diversity Excellence: Individual has shown a remarkable contribution towards diversity and inclusion through collaboration and against all odds.