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The Philadelphia Section of ASQ maintains an active awards program to recognize those individuals who promote the section and participate in it’s success. The awards administered by the Philadelphia Section have been recognized by the National Awards Committee and the ASQ Board of Directors. The Section Awards Committee administers the awards program.

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The committee offers the following awards:

•  Member Of The Year
•  Irwin S. Hoffer
•  25^th Anniversary
•  Outstanding Service
•  Special Service
•  Harry Belding Memorial Scholarship

Member Of The Year Award
Purpose:

The Member of the Year Award recognizes Section Members and Local Businesses for their outstanding support of the ASQ Philadelphia Section as demonstrated by participation in Section events and activities. Awards are presented to one individual section member, one small business, and one large business based upon points earned during the year for support and participation in section activities.

Selection Process:

• There is no nomination process for this award; points are allocated and compiled by the Section’s Awards Committee for event participation and section contributions.
• The table below details the method used by the Awards Committee to determine the three winners each year.

• Qualified members may win this award multiple times, but not in consecutive years.
• In the event of a tie, all qualified winners will be awarded.
• A consensus of three fifths of the Awards Committee is required for approval.
• Should a member of the Awards Committee qualify for this award, a subgroup not including the member will complete the evaluation and make any recommendations.

Notification of the Recipients:

• The recipients will be notified by the Awards Committee Chair.

Awards Presentation:

• Member of the Year Awards shall be presented at the Section’s Annual Awards Meeting.

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Irwin S. Hoffer Award
Background:

This award was established in 1960 to honor Dr. Irwin Hoffer of the mathematics Department of Temple University. Dr. Hoffer rendered a great service to a small group of inspection employees of manufacturing industries in the Philadelphia area, introducing them to Statistical Methods of Controlling production processes, as Outlined in the Z1 War Standards manuals.

Purpose:

This award is presented for either (1) a distinguished accomplishment in stimulating the application of statistical methods or (2) a significant contribution to the understanding, application, and promotion of the philosophy of Statistical Thinking to improve business processes.

Definition:

The ASQ Statistics Division defines Statistical Thinking as the manner in which information is viewed, processed and converted into action steps. It is a philosophy of thinking, not a manner to perform mathematical calculations. Statistical Thinking utilizes the concept that all work consists of a series of interconnected steps which must be completed in order to achieve a desired goal. For success, each step must be investigated to identify areas of opportunity and improvement. The identification and minimization of variation in each of the steps will lead to achievement of the desired goal. Statistical Thinking is based on Dr. Deming’s management theory. The benefits of Statistical Thinking are realized on three levels: operational, managerial and strategic.

Award Criteria:

• Nominees for this award must be members of the ASQ Philadelphia Section.
• The nominees must be dedicated to the philosophy of Statistical Thinking.

Nomination Process:

• Nominations must be submitted by Section Members.
• Nominations are submitted to the Awards Committee on the Nomination Award Form.
• Nominations must be submitted with proper documentation outlining the candidate’s qualifications:
  • Name of nominating person
  • ASQ member number of nominating person
  • Telephone number of nominating person
  • Name of nominee
  • Telephone number of nominee
  • ASQ number of nominee
  • Current resume/biographical sketch of nominee
  • Brief description of the accomplishment (250 words max.)
  • Brief description of the impact of accomplishment (250 words max.)

Selection Process:

• Nomination forms are reviewed, evaluated, and verified by the Awards Committee in confidence.
• A consensus of three fifths of the Awards Committee is required for recommendation.
• Should a nominee be a member of the Awards Committee, a subgroup not including the nominee will complete the evaluation and make any recommendations.
• The Awards Committee will forward their selection(s)/recommendation(s) to the section’s officers for their review, approval, and final decision.

Notification of the Recipient:

• The recipient will be notified by the Awards Committee Chair.

Awards Presentation:

• The Hoffer Award shall be presented at the Section’s Annual Awards Meeting.
• Presentation of the Hoffer Award may not be made every year, if there are no qualified candidates for this award.

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25^TH Anniversary Award
Purpose:

To recognize current Philadelphia section members for more than 25 years of ASQ membership. After initial recognition of all 25-years plus members, those members who enter their 25th year will become eligible for this recognition on a yearly basis.

Award Criteria:

• All current members of the Philadelphia Section ASQ who are with the Society for 25 years or more are eligible for this award.

Selection Process:

• The Membership Database Chair shall supply a list of current section members, effective July first of each year who are with the Society for 25 years or more to the Awards Chair.
• After the initial group of all members who are with the Society for 25 years or more are recognized, each year those members who enter their 25th year will be recognized.

Notification of the Recipients:

• The recipients will be notified by the Awards Committee Chair.

Presentation:

• The Service Anniversary shall be presented at the Section’s Annual Awards Meeting.
• Presentation of the Service Anniversary Awards may not be made every year.

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Outstanding Service Award
Purpose:

This award recognizes an individual section member for exceptional service activity in a current fiscal year.

Award Criteria:

• Nominees must be current members of the section.
• All elected officers, all committee chairs, and regular section members (except the Section Chair) are eligible for this award.
• The award is granted for contributions and activities beyond the normal scope of duties or outstanding performance in fulfillment of section activities.

Nomination Process:

• Nominations must be made by a current elected officer, including the Section Chair, or by the Awards Chair.
• Nominations are submitted to the Awards Committee on the Nomination Award Form.

Selection Process:

• Nomination forms are reviewed, evaluated, and verified by the Awards Committee in confidence.
• Only granted awards are announced by the Awards Committee.
• A consensus of three fifths of the Awards Committee is required for approval.
• Should a nominee be a member of the Awards Committee, a subgroup not including the nominee will complete the evaluation and make any recommendations.

Notification of the Recipient:

• The recipient will be notified by the Awards Committee Chair.

Awards Presentation:

• The Outstanding Service Award shall be presented at the Section’s Annual Awards Meeting.
• Presentation of the Outstanding Service Award may not be made every year, if there are no qualified candidates for this award.

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Special Service Award
Purpose:

This award is presented to section individuals for effective contributions made in Section Management each year.

Award Criteria:

• Nominees for this award must be members of the current Executive Committee. Both voting and non-voting members are eligible.
• The award is granted to the Officers and Committee Chairs who have successfully completed the requirements of their assignments. This includes submittal of initial goals, the timely filing of all documents for SMP, and a final report assessing performance and any significant problems encountered.

Nomination Process:

• Nominations for this award are made by the Outgoing Section Chair to the Awards Committee.

Selection Process:

• Nomination forms are reviewed, evaluated, and verified by the Awards Committee in confidence.
• The decision of the Awards Committee is final.

Notification of the Recipient:

• The recipient will be notified by the Awards Committee Chair.

Awards Presentation:

• The Special Service Award shall be presented at the Section’s Annual Awards Meeting.
• Presentation of the Special Service Award may not be made every year, if there are no verified candidates for this award.

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Harry Belding Memorial Scholarship
Background:

Harry Belding was a long standing, dedicated member of the Philadelphia Section of ASQ. His belief in ASQ was demonstrated by his contribution to the Society. He took on important tasks such as chairing our local section in 1968, and was the recipient of the Section’s coveted Hoffer Award. He patiently helped newcomers on many committees, including the Executive Committee. He served for many years at the National Level of ASQ, holding several positions including that of Vice President.

Belding’s interest in quality and its promotion as a way of life was experienced by all who had the opportunity to work with him. In recognition of his contributions, our section awards the annual Harry Belding Scholarship.

Purpose:

The purpose of this scholarship award is to further the recipient’s college education in pursuit of fulfilling his or her career goals. Interest accrued and other sources from the Development Fund finances the scholarship, amounting anywhere from $500 to $1,500 each year.

Award Requirements:

• Applicant for this award must be a member, student member, spouse, or child of a member of the ASQ Philadelphia Section as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which the award is made.
• Applicant must be nominated by a section member. (Section members can nominate themselves.)
• All elected officers, committee chairs, and regular section members are eligible for this award.
• Applicant must submit completed application form by the deadline.
• Applicant must be accepted in and pursuing a degree program (associate, bachelor, master, or doctorate) in any field of study.
• Applicants must not be receiving employer or government tuition reimbursement.

Application Process:

Applicant must complete and return the Attached Application with all required information to the Awards Committee.

• Applicant’s name
• Address
• Applicant’s telephone no.
• Applicant’s E-mail address
• ASQ member no. of applicant (if member)
• Name of nominating member
• ASQ No. of nominating member
• Telephone no. of member
• College/university attending
• Degree program
• Anticipated year of graduation from degree program

Applicant must submit proper documentation outlining the candidate’s qualifications:

• Current resume, work experience, or biographical sketch of applicant
• High school applicants must submit an official transcript and SAT or any other college entrance exam score
• College applicants must submit an official transcript
• Employed applicants must submit a description of current employer’s tuition refund policy
• Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation

Selection Process:

• Application forms are reviewed, evaluated, and verified by the Awards Committee in confidence.
• A consensus of three fifths of the Awards Committee is required for approval.
• Should a nominee be a member of the Awards Committee, a subgroup not including the nominee will complete the evaluation and make any recommendations.

Notification of the Recipient:

• The recipient will be notified by the Awards Committee Chair.
• The recipient must respond within one week of selection notification indicating his or her acceptance of the scholarship.
• Taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.

Award Presentation:

• The Harry Belding Scholarship Award shall be presented at the Section’s Annual Awards Meeting.
• Presentation of the Scholarship Award may not be made every year, if there is no qualified applicant for this award.

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