Rail Splitter Public Service Awards - Call for Nominations

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) School of Public Management and Policy is now accepting nominations for the Rail Splitter Public Service Awards. These awards pay tribute to individuals who have made major contributions to the betterment of our community. The school will present two awards, one to an individual from the public sector (government and nonprofit organizations) and one to an individual from the private sector.

The public sector award will be presented to an individual who has spent a primary part of their career working in public service; made outstanding contributions on a sustained basis rather than having performed a single exceptional deed; and accomplished or caused to be accomplished significant programs or projects within their areas of responsibility to the ultimate benefit of the general public.

The private sector award will be presented to an individual who has provided leadership and support for community initiatives; facilitated a collaborative approach to working on community issues; and contributed to significant outcomes that benefit our community.

We have extended the nomination deadline to December 31, 2024. Please send your nomination letters to Junfeng Wang at jwang86@uis.edu.