1. Fleet & Family Readiness Training
Training Support Awards
Call for Nominations
Purpose: The Fleet & Family Readiness (FFR) Training Branch desires to reward and recognize the
Outstanding Performers in our stellar cadre of FFR Learning Professionals that either deliver or support
the delivery of the expansive FFR Training Curriculum including but not limited to classroom and virtual
delivery of Star Service, Genuine Leadership, FFR Professional Development for Managers Series, and
program specific content such as CARE, CYP Training and Curriculum; NGIS Certifications, Command
Fitness Leaders, etc. The awards will be presented at the LINKS online training event for FFR Learning
Professionals October 22-25, 2012.
Through these rewards FFR Training desires to make our outstanding FFR Learning Professionals feel
valued as knowledgeable, skilled and experienced facilitators and coordinators; communicate our
confidence that these outstanding FFR learning Professionals have the ability to make similar future
contributions; and help them identify the positive impact their contribution to our partnership has on
the entire FFR organization.
This recognition provides FFR Training with the opportunity to share an accurate account of our
outstanding FFR Learning Professionals actions and positive outcomes for FFR, express FFR Training’s
appreciation for their commitment to the future of FFR, highlight their impact on their peers and
encourage conversation to applaud their own success.
Process: FFR Training is soliciting nominations using the following criteria. FFR Training will
present up to four awards for each region in two categories. Nominations may be submitted by any
member of the region’s N9 organization. Selections will be locally reviewed, ranked and selections
made by the regional N9 based on the criteria. All nominees will be recognized and presented a
certificate. There is no limit on the number of nominations.
Fleet & Family Readiness Training
LINKS Call for Nomination Entry Deadline: 1 OCT 2012 randy.sells@navy.mil

2. Categories:
• Front Line Delivery (facilitators/course managers/instructors) – three awards total per region
o Classroom delivery – two awards
o Online delivery (virtual or asynchronous) – one award
• Behind the Scenes Support (producers/coordinators/logistical support) – one award per region
Criteria: The following criteria will be used to evaluate outstanding performance in both
categories.
1. Nominees have facilitated or supported a minimum of two learning events in the past 12
months.
2. Nominees demonstrate exemplary performance in accomplishing the duties associated with
the delivery or support of all learning events.
3. Nominees model and demonstrate the subject matter desired skills and behaviors in their
day-to-day on-the-job performance.
4. Nominees actively promote within their installation, region or Navy-wide the learning
events they are directly involved in, and all learning events within the FFR curriculum.
5. Nominees have made noteworthy contributions of their time, skill and knowledge to
performance improvement efforts benefitting the entire FFR Program.
Nomination Process: Nominator’s will submit the nomination form and a minimum one-page
narrative for each nominee to the regional point of contact. The narrative will address all applicable
criteria and include tangible examples of performance. The regional N9 may use a ranking and selection
process of their choosing. Ultimately, the regional N9 will make the final selection of the region’s four
award winners.
Submission: The region’s nominations and final selections in each of the two categories will be
submitted to Randy Sells, randy.sells@navy.mil, no later than 1 OCT 2012. The submission will include
the nomination form, attached narrative and a color digital photo (.jpg) of each selectee depicting the
employee in their day-to-day job. Regional selections and photos will be presented in an awards and
recognition ceremony at the LINKS Conference on Thursday, 25 October. A photo is not required of
those nominee’s not selected by the region. FFR Training will forward personal recognition items to
each region for a suitable local presentation.
Fleet & Family Readiness Training
LINKS Call for Nomination Entry Deadline: 1 OCT 2012 randy.sells@navy.mil