The purpose of this award is to recognize state budget personnel for outstanding contributions to public budgeting and management in state government.

Any associate member of NASBO who has made an exceptional contribution to state budgeting and management in the particular region is eligible for the award. Associate members are typically analysts or supervisory analysts. Eligibility also includes a section, team, or group from a particular budget department. The awards are named after the first president of NASBO from each of the regions. NASBO has awarded the John E. Burton award since 1979 to an outstanding associate member in the Eastern Region. In 2004, NASBO established awards in the Southern, Midwestern, and Western regions that are modeled after the Burton award.

2008 Fred W. Links Nominations
Deadline: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Criteria - Nomination Form


Past Award Winners

2006
Stephen C. Jardine, Budget & Policy Analyst, Utah's Governor's Office of Budget & Planning.
For unwavering dedication and support to the Utah Governor’s Office in balancing limited state resources with the needs of individuals facing life’s toughest challenges.

2005
Patricia Covey, eBudget Project Facilitator, California Department of Finance
Kristin Shelton, eBudget Project Facilitator, California Department of Finance
Ms. Covey and Ms. Shelton were recognized for an outstanding commitment to the development and implementation of the highly acclaimed Governor’s Budget Presentation System, eBudget Project, for the State of California.

2004
Stephanie Phenix, Budget Analyst, Nevada Department of Administration-Budget Division
Ms. Phenix was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the development of a new statewide budget system in Nevada.