Nominations due July 6 for HR recognition award

June 6, 2012

Nominations are due July 6 for the Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association’s Emil S. Skop Award.

The Skop Award recognizes the work of a human resources professional who has made a positive impact on the MMPA and its members. The award is given for outstanding contributions to the field of municipal human resources management.

Nominations will be accepted from MMPA members, human resources colleagues, municipal chief administrative officers, municipal personnel/human resources boards, officials of state human resources-related agencies, and other related entities.

Award nominees should demonstrate at least one of the following measurable accomplishments of excellence in the field of municipal human resources:

• Innovative program development/implementation at the municipal, state or association level

• Extraordinary assistance to colleagues in resolution of issues, sharing of expertise, and/or presentations to municipal officials in areas of particular expertise

• Participation in overarching MMPA committee/board work, culminating in or contributing to improvements in the manner in which human resources are managed locally or statewide

• Special achievement in the human resources field that contributes to the daily administration of human resources functions

The award winner will be recognized at the MMPA’s Annual Meeting on Sept. 13 at Bridgewater State University.

Emil Skop was one of the founding members of the MMPA and served as its first executive secretary. He is remembered for his tireless efforts and dedication to the field of human resources. The Skop Award honors individuals who embody the ideals set by his example.

• Download Skop Award nomination form (220K PDF)
Note: The form has live fields (meaning you can type responses into the PDF). To submit it, either print it and send it to MMPA, 1 Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110 or fax to (617) 695-1314, or Print > Save as PDF and email the file to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Written by MMA Member Services Coordinator Ellen Stoolmacher