Betty McDonald Outstanding Member Achievement Award 
Betty McDonald was a founder and the first president of APTAC, then known as AGMAS (Association of Government Marketing Assistance Specialists).  This award, named in her honor, is meant to reflect a significant contribution and deep commitment not just to the procurement profession, but to the APTAC organization and its members.

Outstanding Project Award 
The Outstanding Project Award is meant to recognize an accomplishment that stands out from the usual conference, event or other activity that all PTACs organize and undertake.  Such a project should benefit all PTAC members and/or serve as a model for other PTACs to emulate.

Economic Impact Award
The Economic Impact Award is meant to recognize a PTAC that has fostered significant economic impact through direct and acknowledged assistance to a PTAC client business(es) in obtaining government contracts and the creation and retention of jobs.

Human Impact Award
The Human Impact Award is meant to recognize a PTAC that has made a positive contribution to a PTAC client business(es) or to the community, going above and beyond the normal PTAC duties and making a difference in the lives of others and in the communities we call home, and reminding us all that our successes are not always measured in dollars and cents.

Awards Process
Individual procurement professionals and Member Organizations are the backbone of APTAC and as such need to be recognized for excellence.  The APTAC Code of Ethics sets forth the expected behavior of its membership and these awards will recognize those individuals and organizations that embody APTAC ideals.

Nominations will be judged by the Awards & Recognition Committee prior to each annual spring conference.  Nominations are sought for individuals, projects, and centers.

To make a nomination, please download a nomination form (Microsoft Word) by clicking on the appropriate award title below  (nomination forms for the Impact awards are not yet available, but will be posted soon).  Complete the form in Word, save it as a new document and e-mail it to ballotsandawards@aptac-us.org .  To be considered for an award at the Spring Training and Membership Conference, nominations must be received by the Awards and Recognition Committee by deadline date provided in APTAC Newsblasts & Newsletters..

Please note: Awards are judged solely on the merits of the nomination narrative submitted.  No additional documentation is required or will be accepted, other than the testimonials required for the Impact Awards..

Selection criteria for awards is set out below:

Betty McDonald Outstanding Membership Achievement Award

1. Has the individual been an active member of APTAC for the last five (5) years?
2. What significant contributions has the individual made to the APTAC organization and its membership?
3. Describe the individual's commitment to the procurement profession, demonstrated professionalism, and embodiment of the APTAC Code of Ethics. 

Outstanding Project Award

1. Is the organization or procurement professional involved an active member in good standing of APTAC?Involving  
2. Describe the project.
3. What impact has the project had on the APTAC organization, PTAC client base, and/or the procurement profession?
4. What makes the project unique, innovative, unusual and/or creative?  
5. Is there potential for project to be replicated at other locations.?  Explain.

Economic Impact Award

1. Provide a brief (one or two paragraphs) organizational profile describing the PTAC (structure, host, service area, staf, etc.) involved.
2. Why did the client (or clients) come to the PTAC?
3. What specific assistance did the PTAC provide?
4. What was the result or impact of the PTAC's assistance? (Include at least one documented testimonial).

Human Impact Award

1. Provide a brief (one or two paragraphs) organizational profile describing the PTAC (structure, host, service area, staff, etc.) involved.
2. What was the issue the client or community was facing?
3. What did the PTAC do to help?
4. What was the result or impact? (Include at least one documented testimonial)