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The Govies

A New Award

The Govies are awards for government employees who cut red tape to bring innovation forward faster.

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The Govies recognize government workers who go above and beyond in their agency or department to clear a path for innovators.

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Govies Judging Process

All applications undergo an initial review to ensure they meet our standards and criteria.

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A panel of experts then review the nominations.

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Govies Judging Process

Judges ask questions like:

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“Did this bring an innovation to market faster?”

“Did this increase productivity?”

“Are people better off now?”

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Govies Judging Process

There is no maximum number of Govies that can be awarded.

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Let the abundance mindset flow forth!

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Govie Design Needed

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Govies Founders

The Centennial Club

The Centennial Club is the first 100 funders of The Govies at the $500 individual level, $1,500 corporate.

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As a Centennial Club member, these first 100 funders, the founders of The Govies, will be forever enshrined on The Govies web site.

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Key Dates

The first Govie awards ceremony is April 4, 2020!

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Winners will be announced March 5, 2020.

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Final Nomination Deadline: February 25, 2020

Second Deadline: January 25, 2020

First Deadline: December 31, 2019

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Entry Fees

Govie Nomination Entry Fees:

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Final Nomination Deadline: $300

Second Deadline: $200

First Deadline: $150

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Govie Eligibility

The criteria for Govie Eligibility:

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  • Employed by a municipal, state or federal agency or department
  • The accomplishment must be documented
  • A superior in the office must sign off

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For the full eligibility guidelines visit:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13szE_sFtZCuSKva4UyBCYy9HhsYuGKvfccGsyccerGI/edit?usp=sharing

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Entry Requirements

Govie Nomination Entry Requirements:

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Completed Application

Headshot Image (jpg or png only)

Check payable to 20/20 Growth

Credit cards also accepted

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Entry Options

Govie Nomination Entry Options:

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Video Upload

Pdf Upload

Awards Banquet Tickets

Awards Banquet Table

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VIDEO UPLOAD

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Required Spec for Video Uploads:

• Resolution: 640 x 480 (minimum)

• File Type: mp4

• Compression: h264

• Sound: AAC 44khz

• File Size: Up to 500 MB

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PDF UPLOAD SPECS

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• File Size: Up to 50 MB

• PDFs can be either single page or multiple pages.

• PDFs do not need to be 300dpi resolution.

• We suggest using Adobe’s ‘Reduced Size PDF’

feature when saving your file.

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The Govies

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If you also believe good governance and unleashed innovation deserve recognition, call 303-929-4503 today, or visit https://2020growthconferences.com/the-govies/

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