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 J.H. Rester Nominations
Deadline: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Criteria - Nomination Form

Past Award Winners

2006
John Kenneth Ringer, Budget & Policy Analyst, Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Planning & Budget.
For outstanding work on behalf of the children of the Commonwealth through the advancement of the Virginia Efficiency Review Program.

2005
Diane Hancock, Senior Policy and Budget Analyst, Kentucky Governor's Office for Policy and Management
Ms. Hancock was recognized for her professionalism, enthusiasm, and commitment to public service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky as Senior Policy and Budget Analyst in the Governor’s Office for Policy and Management.

2004
Laura Hilden, Supervising Budget Examiner, Maryland Department of Budget and Management
Ms. Hilden was recognized for her excellent contribution in the field of budget analysis in Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources.