Take a cup of Microsoft Project; add a generous handful of volunteers; toss in a smattering of dedication, imagination, and generosity; mix well; and you get MPUG -- the worldwide community of Microsoft Project users. The first annual MPUG Community Leader Awards (MCLA), to be presented during Project Conference 2009 on September 17, 2009, will recognize and honor the work and dedication of a number of individuals and organizations that have contributed generously to the MPUG community.

We encourage you to participate with your nominations and feedback for the following awards:

MCLA Leader Award

This award is presented to those MPUG members who have helped other members achieve their goals with Microsoft Project either in chapter event participation, web events, discussion forum participation, or other activities. Use this nomination form to nominate an MPUG member for this award.

Nominations close August 20, 2009.

MCLA Author Award

This award is presented to those community leaders and experts who have contributed to the body of knowledge represented in MPUG publications. Use this nomination form to nominate an MPUG author for this award.

Nominations close August 20, 2009.

MCLA Presentation Award

This award is presented to exceptional instructors, people who have given presentations either in person or through LiveMeeting to help members of the MPUG community advance their knowledge of products and practices. This award is judged based primarily -- but not solely -- on the results of post-event online survey responses.

MCLA Chapter Leader Award

This award is presented to individuals who have shown exceptional leadership in helping to run an MPUG chapter or contributing overall to the development and growth of MPUG as an internationally recognized organization. This award is based primarily -- but not solely -- on MPUG meeting attendance and ratings of event quality through post-event surveys.

MCLA Outreach Award

This award is presented to those individuals who show exceptional leadership in growing their MPUG chapters. This award is based primarily -- but not solely -- on membership growth by percentage.