A reminder that nominations for the 2026 NAGDCA-Art Caple President’s Awards are due Friday, June 12.
To help plans and service providers prepare strong submissions, NAGDCA recently hosted a live session, President’s Award: Tips from Past Winners and Experts, featuring members of the Awards Committee and past award recipients sharing practical guidance and best practices.
If you were unable to attend — or would like to revisit the discussion — the session recording is available below.
Key takeaways from the discussion included:
- Tell a clear story. Strong nominations clearly explain the challenge, the solution implemented, and the impact achieved.
- Focus on measurable outcomes. Judges are looking for data and results — including participation increases, engagement metrics, savings behavior changes, or other measurable improvements.
- Demonstrate innovation and replicability. Successful nominations highlight ideas or strategies that are creative, effective, and potentially adaptable for other public sector plans.
- Be intentional with supporting materials. With the updated page limits and scoring criteria, concise and well-organized submissions are more effective than overly lengthy narratives.
- Align your submission with the scoring criteria. The panel emphasized reviewing the criteria carefully and ensuring the nomination directly addresses each evaluation area.
The session also featured real-world case studies from recent award-winning initiatives, offering examples of what makes a nomination stand out during the review process.
Additional information, eligibility requirements, and submission details are available on the awards page – click below to learn more!