Commissioner's Circle of Excellence Awards nomination form

DHS partners like organizations, counties and Tribal Nations recognized with Commissioner's Circle of Excellence Awards demonstrate significant initiative and innovation in serving people the department supports. Consider the following award criteria when making a nomination:

• Collaborates with DHS to support people in achieving their highest potential
• Contributes to current DHS goals and priority projects
• Demonstrates best practices
• Achieves results that impact the people DHS supports
• Partners with others in the human services system
• Strengthens equity in the human services system and reduces disparities in communities.