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Excellence in State Legislative Leadership Award

http://www.sllf.org/media/image/15.153.jpg2009 ELA Winner - Earl Ray Tomblin

The William M. Bulger Excellence in State Legislative Leadership Award is confer–red annually on a  state legislative leader who has worked to preserve and build public trust in the institution of the
state legislature and whose career embodies the highest principles of leadership - integrity, compassion, vision and courage.

In 1996, the State Legislative Leaders Foundation first honored William M. Bulger, former president of the Massachusetts State Senate, for his distinguished career in public service and particularly for his commitment to protecting and strengthening the institution of the state legislature. That event was the catalyst for the annual Excellence in State Legislative Leadership Award.

How to Submit a Nomination

2010 ELA Nomination Form (pdf) - download, fill out, and email us your nomination.

The nomination process begins in February of each year. Deadline for 2010 nominations is April 23, 2010. For more information, please contact Papalinka Paradise at 508-771-3821 or pparadise@sllf.org.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the William M. Bulger Excellence in State Legislative Leadership Award, an individual must hold (or have held within the past two years) the position of State Senate President, Senate President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House, Speaker Pro Tempore, Majority Leader, or Minority Leader.

Selection

Award recipients are selected by an independent, non-partisan Selection Committee comprised of distinguished academicians and leaders from both the public and private sectors.

Sponsorship

The Excellence in Leadership Award is sponsored jointly by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Award Presentation

The award is presented to the recipient during a special presentation. Along with the award, the recipient receives a check for $10,000 payable to the charity or institution he or she designates. These monies are often used as a catalyst for raising substantially larger contributions to endow special educational sponsorships at colleges and universities across America.


Calendar

March 4 - 7, 2010

SLLF Issues Summit
Energy & Environmental Summit of the States
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA
Program Schedule (pdf)
Registration Form - Legislative Participants
Registration Form - Corporate Participants
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June 16 - 20, 2010

National Speakers Conference
19th Annual Meeting
Annapolis, Maryland

July 12 - 15, 2010

Emerging Political Leaders Program
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

September, 2010

SLLF Leadership Summit
Boston, Massachusetts