SDA Fellows Program



00SDA Fellows Program ApplicationNote: One electronic copy of this application and all attachments, including testimonial and endorsement letters, should be submitted to the SDA Headquarters Office. The application must be received no later than 5:00 PM ET on October 31, 2020.About the CandidateFull Name: Company Name:Position:Business Address, City, State, Zip Code:Work Phone:Email:SDA Member Number:Number of years as a member of SDA:Year Became CDFA:First Time Applying for Fellow Designation (Y or N):Education | Professional DevelopmentThis information is requested for demographic purposes only, and while it serves as background for the jury, there are no specific points given to education in the evaluation. Professional Development course work should be significant studies, for example BizTrak, CAPM course completion, CPSM course completion, etc., not individual hours of continuing educationCollege/University/InstitutionYears (from/to)DegreeMajorCollege/University/InstitutionYears (from/to)DegreeMajorCollege/University/InstitutionYears (from/to)DegreeMajorCourse WorkDate(s)Certificate (if any)Course WorkDate(s)Certificate (if any)Work HistoryWork history should be listed with most recent at top. It should demonstrate 10 years of A/E/C experience and professional growth. All positions at one employer may be listed if it demonstrates an increasing level of duties and responsibilities. List the same employer twice if your job title changed significantly during your tenure, e.g., accountant to controller to CFO or HR specialist to HR Director. Candidates may include non A/E/C work in their work history if they feel it is relevant or would like to show continued employment between A/E/C positions.Current EmployerCity, StateJob TitleFrom (mm/yy) ResponsibilitiesEmployerCity, StateJob TitleFrom (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)ResponsibilitiesEmployerCity, StateJob TitleFrom (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)ResponsibilitiesEmployerCity, StateJob TitleFrom (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)ResponsibilitiesEmployerCity, StateJob TitleFrom (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)ResponsibilitiesEmployerCity, StateJob TitleFrom (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)ResponsibilitiesEmployerCity, StateJob TitleFrom (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)ResponsibilitiesEmployerCity, StateJob TitleFrom (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)ResponsibilitiesEmployerCity, StateJob TitleFrom (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)ResponsibilitiesEmployerCity, StateJob TitleFrom (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)ResponsibilitiesContributions Made to SDASignificant ContributionsProvide an essay, with evidence and specific examples, of significant sustained contributions made by the candidate to SDA. Provide examples of national and/ or chapter leadership in the areas of education, finance and/or management, membership, or other activity that has had value to the members and/or SDA. (Limit: 500 words; words in excess will be deleted.)ESSAY: Summary of contributions toSDA. Click here to enter text.Detail your SDA involvement. Distinguish between national and chapter positions, programs, and awards. Enter each position or achievement on a different line. Offices HeldList offices/positions held and term (ex., National President, 2012-13; Chapter President, 2011- 2012).Click here to enter mittee ServiceList committee positions and terms (ex., SDA Certification Committee Member, 2011- 2012).Click here to enter text.Programs Presented at SDA or other A/E industry EventsList program titles, locations, and dates for programs given (ex. 2014, March 23, SDA Tucson, Arizona Chapter, Tucson, AZ, Proposals 101)Click here to enter text.E.Published ArticlesList published articles, name of publication, issue, and title of each article (ex. SDA Today, June 2016, Financial KPIs).Click here to enter text.F.SDA or other A/E industry AwardsList awards received and dates (ex. Lifetime Achievement awards, Resolutions, Honorary Memberships).Click here to enter text.Contributions Made to Practice Management in the A/E/C industriesProvide an essay, with evidence and specific examples, of significant, sustained contributions the candidate has made to the A/E/C industries, in general, beyond SDA, and how these contributions made a difference to excellence in design firm management. The contributions should relate to at least two of the following topics and may include publishing, training, and/or speaking, or any contribution in general: (Limit: 250 words; words in excess will be deleted.)Education of A/E/C professionals in practice management (e.g. BizTrak, individual presentations)Practice management education to A/E university students (e.g. presentations, round tables, advisor)Advisor within firm’s ADP, EIT, LSIT, (or similar) programPEG-specific education to other industries (e.g. accounting to SHRM or SMPS members or project management to software designers)PEG-specific programs to other peer organizations (e.g. AIA, ACEC, NSPE)Service on a peer organization committee, event, or task forceService to a governmental body associated with the building industry (e.g., architectural review board, county zoning boards) OR significant contributions to governance of an organization’s documentation including establishing criteria for excellence programs, e.g., certification programs.ESSAY: Summary of contributions to developing excellence in design firm management in the A/E/C industry. Click here to enter text.Contributions as a Role ModelProvide an essay, with evidence and specific examples, of a significant, sustained contribution the candidate has made to an individual or organization as a role model (e.g.., an advisor, trainer, mentor, or participant in public/community service). This does not include mentoring within one’s own firm. (Limit: 250 words; words in excess will be deleted.)ESSAY: Summary of contributions as a role model. Click here to enter text.Candidate’s Statement: Significance of Fellow DesignationProvide a statement describing to the jury what becoming a Fellow means to you and how you expect to continue or expand your contributions to the profession and to SDA if elected as a Fellow. As part of this statement, the Candidate must answer the following question: “What is the single most important contribution you have made to excellence in design firm management and what was the outcome?” The answer must be supported with evidence or examples of the contribution. (Limit: 700 words; words in excess will be deleted.)ESSAY: Prospective Fellow’s StatementClick here to enter text.Endorsements and Testimonial Letters – All letters are to be included in the submission.Provide a letter of endorsement from the candidate’s chapter, signed by a past or present member of the Board attesting to the candidate’s significant contributions to SDA at the chapter level. The letter is given to the candidate and included in the application package. Note: If the candidate is not affiliated with a chapter, please indicate by checking here ?; a letter will not be necessary. Provide a testimonial letter (not to exceed one page) from the protégé to whom the candidate has served as a role model or the organization to whom the candidate has given their non-profit service to confirm the participation. A commendation or certificate may also serve as proof (if the agency will not provide a letter).In addition to the letters from the protégé or organization to whom the candidate has served as a role model and the candidate’s chapter, submit two testimonial letters from individuals, at least one of whom is an SDA member, and one of whom is a nonmember (not typically a candidate’s manager or peer). Letters should substantiate each of the significant contributions (i.e., to the profession, to SDA, and/or to the individual or public service organization), providing specific examples of the candidate’s abilities and accomplishments. No testimonial letter may be longer than two pages, and no more than two testimonial letters will be considered.Note: All letters should be addressed to SDA Fellows Program (use SDA Headquarters mailing address, 7014 Old US Highway 68, Georgetown, OH 45121). The letters are given to the candidate and included in the application package. The Jury may request that HQ call the candidate’s protégé or organization to whom service as a role model was provided, the chapter board member who sponsored the candidate, and/or the authors of the two testimonial letters for clarification. The feedback will only be shared with members of the Jury.PhotoAll applications must be accompanied by a digital image (a high-resolution (300-dpi), professionally produced portrait, if possible) for use in announcing newly elected Fellows. ConfirmationIn signing below, I confirm that I understand:The information provided in this application will be held in confidence by the Fellows Program Jury.The review of my eligibility for this program will be based only upon the information contained in the written application and in testimonial letters.I may not approach any juror concerning the application during or after jury deliberations.I am ineligible for this program if convicted of illegal activity or dismissed by an employer for illegal or unethical behavior.I agree to abide by the SDA Code of Ethics.The jury’s decision is final and may not be appealed.(Notice of the Jury’s evaluation will be issued in writing to the candidate. The evaluation process may take as long as six weeks.)Type Name to Digitally Sign the ApplicationDateSignature Date Submittal InstructionsEmail one electronic copy to admin@. Mail the last two pages with original signature of the completed and signed application package with the application fee of $250 to:SDA HeadquartersSDA Fellows Program7014 Old US Highway 68Georgetown, OH 45121513.268.5302Applications must be received by 5:00 PM ET on October 31, 2020. Application Fee?A check in the amount of $250 is enclosed with the last two pages of the application (make checks payable to SDA).Charge my:?Visa?MasterCard?American Express Card Number Expiration DateCVV Code Name on CardSignature ................
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