About NLPES

NLPES Awards Program

Types of Awards

NLPES offers awards in four categories:

Excellence in Evaluation Award --This award is presented to an office that is determined to have made significant contributions to the field of legislative program evaluation during a four-year period. NLPES awarded the Excellence in Evaluation award to the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) in 2007. The Excellence in Evaluation Award is awarded to only one office in a given year. To see a history of past winners of the award, please click here.

Excellence in Research Methods Award -- This award is presented to the office or offices producing a report developed through the use of exemplary research methods. NLPES awarded the Excellence in Research Methods award to the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) in 2007. The Excellence in Research Methods Award maybe awarded to a maximum of three offices in a given year. To see a history of past winners of the award, please click here.

Impact Awards -- Impact Awards are presented to offices that released reports documenting public policy impact within their respective states. NLPES awarded Impact Awards to 18 offices in 2007 for reports that had demonstrated impact on their states. There is no limit on the number of offices that may receive an Impact Award. However, offices are limited to one submission per year. To see a history of past winners of the award, please click here.

Outstanding Achievement Award - This award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of legislative program evaluation. NLPES awarded the Outstanding Achievement award to R. Kirk Jonas in 2007. To see a history of past winners of the award, please click here.