Each Uniformed Services component may conduct an internal review board and select award winners based on the criteria below and submit assembled nomination packages online by the February 15, 2020 deadline.

The Awards Committee is comprised of the Awards Committee Chair and a Panel of Judges. The Committee will review and rate each nomination package based on the five criteria below. Each criterion will be rated on a 20-point scale for a maximum of 100 points per nomination package.

• Criterion 1: The nominee fostered an innovative and harmonious environment between the Uniformed Services and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
  
• Criterion 2: The nominee distinguished himself or herself by promoting the tenets of the U.S. Constitution, civil/human rights, equal opportunity, human relations, and/or public service. 
  
• Criterion 3: The nominee displayed exceptional character that distinguishes an individual as an outstanding leader, role model or mentor by promoting the development or advancement of members of the Uniformed Services. The nominee assisted in overcoming discrimination and eliminating barriers that hinder equal opportunity for all members of the Uniformed Services, including the civilian workforce.
  
• Criterion 4: The nominee contributed to equal opportunity for the selection, promotion or retention of women and minorities in senior ranking positions and under-represented occupations.
  
• Criterion 5: The nominee created opportunities that support and contribute to the mentorship, development, advancement, or retention of all personnel, including women and minorities, in government service consistent with merit-based principles. The nominee created job or training opportunities that will support and contribute to advancement of all members in the Civilian and Uniformed Services.
  

The Awards Committee will submit nominees with the highest score from each Uniformed Services component to the FAPAC President for final review and approval. Award winners and the nominating office will receive formal notice of their selection via email by March 2020. The Awards Committee Chair will coordinate and confirm the award winner's attendance at the Uniformed Services Awards during the NLTP on May 13, 2020. 

Any of the seven Uniformed Services may nominate candidates based upon the five criteria listed above. Nominating offices must submit completed packages online by 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Incomplete or late packages will not be considered.

Nomination packages shall include the following items. All submitted files should be single-spaced, 12-pitch font with 1-inch margins in Word, PDF, or text format.

• Cover or transmittal memorandum
• An award citation highlighting the nominee’s accomplishments, not to exceed two pages
  
• A one-page biography of the nominee
  
• A digital color or black-and-white head shot photo