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Submission Deadline: May 1, 2009 Paul Flentge, Chairman of the Supervisory Training Committee, and Ed Proefke, Jr., Chairman of the Workforce Development Committee, announced the new ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Education Excellence Awards at the 2nd Annual Training & Development Program. The new program will recognize the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs sponsored by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Chapters and contractor members during the 2008 and 2009 calendar years. An ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Chapter and contractor member firm will be awarded in each of three categories: Craft, Supervisory, and Project & Executive Management. One award will be given to the outstanding Instructor of the Year. A Grand Award will be presented to a firm or Chapter that demonstrates learning and performance as a top concern, reaching the highest level of excellence for construction training and development programs at all levels of the organization. EEAs are open to all ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ general and specialty contractor members in good standing, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Chapters and individuals employed by these organizations. Non-members may not apply.  Electronic submissions and all supporting material must be received by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ by 5 p.m. EST on May 1, 2009. For more information, visit . Applicants will be judged on the type of program and the major elements of the program, including targeted job functions; enrolled individuals; history of the program; tools, programs and materials used; and demonstrated improved performance, productivity, and success. The first awards will be presented at the 3rd Annual Training & Development Conference, to be held Oct. 27-29 in Atlanta, Georgia.