"There are probably many fellows who are qualified for this award. I am nominating Elizabeth because she exemplifies the spirit of the award in all aspects of her work while at the City of El Dorado. She was always willing to take on assignments and projects, and she did so with gusto and a willingness to learn. She brought a focus that demonstrated her commitment to public management and even got some first-hand experiences in city management that few others likely have during their tenure. 

I'm confident that I learned more from her than she learned from me. She brought a youthful analysis to the organization, sometimes challenging assumptions and biases in Executive Leadership Team meetings. She was never afraid to speak her thoughts if she knew it was for the betterment of the organization.

For these reasons, I respectfully submit Elizabeth's nomination for consideration of the Fellowship Excellence Award. "