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This award is presented to honor the lifetime accomplishments of S. Kenneth Howard.   The award is presented annually to a distinguished practitioner in the field of public budgeting and financial management for lifetime achievement.  The award recipient should be an outstanding practitioner as judged by his or her record of service over a sustained period of time.  Nominations should include a 1-2 page letter outlining the significant accomplishments of the nominee, the nominee’s vitae, and no more than two additional letters of recommendation.  A committee will determine the award winner.

Nominations should be sent by July 31 to Beverly Bunch at bbunc1@uis.edu.