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Chris’ response is spot on. I can’t, off hand, recall any civilian award being made without the recipient being forewarned and agreeing to accept it. That is normal and accepted etiquette The fact Harry learned of his award indirectly indicates the GFA trophy awards committee are not aware of this. It is the obligation of the awards committee to verify any nomination and advise the proposed recipient. Noel. From: Aus-soaring [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.base64.com.au] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 4:39 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: Nigel's omission Partly true Reg but I would have expected some due diligence to be applied. Here is some fairly standard wording of conditions applied to awards processes. (bolding is mine) “To preserve their prestige, an Honorary Award will only be made to persons of appropriate standing and there is no expectation or requirement on (insert) to make an award in any category in any year. (Insert) follows a rigorous selection process, using specified criteria and the application of due diligence and risk assessment processes designed.” Unless something is meant to be a surprise it is not unusual to approach a nominee in confidence beforehand which in the case at hand would have been beneficial. Chris From: Reg Moore <mailto:rfmo...@senet.com.au> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 2:41 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. <mailto:aus-soaring@lists.base64.com.au> Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: Nigel's omission The probable reason that Nigel wasn't considered for an award was that he was not nominated. The GFA Executive and Board can only issue awards to persons nominated they are not mind readers. Don't blame the "GFA" it's up to us as members to ensure that people we think are worthy are put forward by either direct nomination to the Awards Officer or to our State's Board member. If a member did not get nominated it's our fault as members. Reg Moore not Rob _____ _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.base64.com.au http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring
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