Purpose
The fmi*igf Journal is an important part of the vision of the fmi*igf and provides a forum for sharing best practices in managing public sector resources. The purpose of this award is to recognize the author of the best article published in the fmi*igf journal each fiscal year.
Background
The Alan G. Ross Award for Writing Excellence was created in 1979 for the best article in financial management appearing in the fmi*igf Journal, in recognition of Alan G. Ross, the first president of the modern fmi*igf organization in 1976. Alan G. Ross spent 31 years in the Federal Public Service in various positions including Director, Financial Policy Development, Treasury Board; Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management, Agriculture Canada; and Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Supply and Services Canada. Alan G. Ross is a federal public servant who made a difference, having spent his career contributing to the enhancement of financial management in the public sector.
Process
Eligibility
The author of any feature column or article published in the fmi*igf Journal during the fiscal year, will be eligible. (Exceptions: current Journal Editor and Assistant Editor)
Criteria
The article should promote and further the values of the fmi*igf and will be selected in accordance with the following rating criteria (see Appendix for sample rating table):
- involve sharing of experiences, information and best practices and applicable to more than one segment of the public sector (federal, provincial and/or municipal);
- address an area or perspective of the current issues, challenges and best practices in public sector resource management;
- further the development of best practices in public sector resource management (i.e., focus on the application of modern techniques);
- present original thoughtful, well-researched perspectives on the issue covered; and
- be written in a professional manner (limited editorial intervention).
Number to be Awarded
One award per year
Details of Award
- Award recipient selected by September 30 annually;
- Award Plaque noting “Alan G Ross Award for Writing Excellence” and “fmi*igf Journal”, fiscal year, and date of award, presented during PD Week each year;
- Complimentary registration and reasonable expenses to attend the PD Week; and,
- Public Recognition, including announcements in fmi*igf Journal, news release, and fmi*igf website.
Award Committee
The award committee will be comprised of five members as follows:
- the fmi*igf National Past President;
- two current or former members of the fmi*igf National Board; and,
- two members of the fmi*igf.
SAMPLE AWARD RATING TABLE FOR ALAN G ROSS AWARD 
