Washington Coalition for Open Government

2008 Call For Nominations

The Washington Coalition for Open Government is now accepting nominations for the 2008 James Madison and James Andersen awards. Please see the criteria for each award below. To submit a nomination, please complete the nomination form located in each award section.

The Madison-Andersen award ceremony will be held September 19, 2008 at the Washington Athletic Club, located at 1325 Sixth Avenue, in Seattle, WA.

Deadline for nominations is July 31, 2008.

Madison Award

Criteria
The James Madison Award - Given to an individual or organization whose long term commitment to the cause of open government has been demonstrated through exemplary words or deeds.

Note: Sitting WCOG Board Members (not Emeritus) but not the organizations they represent are excluded from consideration for the Madison Award.

Nomination Form (.pdf)

Andersen Award

Criteria
The Andersen Award - Given to an individual or organization that has done something extraordinary to advance the efforts of the Washington Coalition for Open Government.

Nomination Form (.pdf)

For more information, contact Washington Coalition for Open Government, 6351 Seaview Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98107-2664 or on the web at www.washingtoncog.org or call (206) 782-0393.