The Foreign Service Journal, April 2019

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | APRIL 2019 45 AFSA NEWS AFSA NEWS THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION AFSA Seeks Awards Nominations for 2019 Each year, the American Foreign Service Association recognizes members of the Foreign Service community whose contributions and leadership stand out. We are proud to bestow the only awards honoring construc- tive dissent in the federal government, having done so since 1968. AFSA also honors outstanding performance. Awards will be presented to the recipients at a ceremony in October. We welcome nominations for our four constructive dissent awards: • The W. Averell Harri- man Award for entry-level Foreign Service officers. • The William R. Rivkin Award for mid-level Foreign Service officers. • The Christian A. Herter Award for Senior Foreign Service officers. • The F. Allen ‘Tex’ Harris Award for Foreign Service specialists. We also invite nomina- tions for our exemplary performance awards: • The Nelson B. Delavan Award recognizes the work of a Foreign Service office management specialist who has made a significant contribution to post or office effectiveness and morale, both within as well as beyond the framework of her or his job responsibili- ties. • The M. Juanita Guess Award recognizes a com- March 20 - May 3 FSJ Centennial Exhibit at the U.S. Diplomacy Center April 10 12-1:30 p.m. AFSA Book Notes: Ambassador William J. Burns –The Back Channel April 11 12-1:30 p.m. “Retirement Planning 5 to 10 Years Out” April 17 12-1:30 p.m. AFSA Governing Board Meeting April 29 AFSA Governing Board Election Ballots Mailed May 2 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Foreign Service Day Programming at AFSA: • Open House • Complimentary Professional Head Shots • Advocacy Update • Next Stage: Foreign Service Writers • Workshop: Local Outreach May 3 Foreign Service Day • AFSA Memorial Ceremony • FS Day Reception at the U.S. Diplomacy Center May 15 12-1:30 p.m. AFSA Governing Board Meeting May 24 Deadline: AFSA Awards Nominations June 12 AFSA Governing Board Election Ballots Due/ Ballots Counted CALENDAR munity liaison officer who has demonstrated outstand- ing leadership, dedication, initiative or imagination in assisting the families of Americans serving at an overseas post. • The Avis Bohlen Award honors a Foreign Service family member whose volun- teer work with the American and foreign communities at post has resulted in advanc- ing the interests of the United States. • The Mark Palmer Award for the Advance- ment of Democracy is bestowed on a member of the Foreign Service from any of the foreign affairs agencies, especially those at the early- to mid-career level, serving domestically or overseas. The award recognizes the promotion of American policies focused on advanc- ing democracy, freedom and governance through bold, imaginative and effective efforts during one or more assignments. Nominations for all categories are due by May 24. Please visit www.afsa. org/awards for more infor- mation, or contact AFSA Awards Coordinator Perri Green at green@afsa.org. Please think about which of your colleagues deserve recognition for construc- tive dissent or outstanding performance—and send in a nomination! n Which of your colleagues deserve recognition for constructive dissent or outstanding performance? The AFSA Constructive Dissent and Lifetime Achievement Award trophies. JOAQUINSOSA

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