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Calendar of Events
Assessment Dates
2011-2012
- Governor’s Sterling Application of Intent - click here for application
is Due September 9, 2011
Please contact the Florida Sterling Council if you would like to request a word document version of the Application - GSA Application Due November 4, 2011
- GSA Site Visits Weeks of February 12-March 17, 2012
- GSA Recipients recognized June 1, 2012
- Click here for the Sterling Challenge Application
Please contact the Florida Sterling Council if you would like to request a word document version of the Application
Examination Dates
2012-2013
- Now accepting Examiner applications for the 2012-2013 cycle
- Examiner Training October 26-28 or November 2-4, 2011 - Largo, Florida
- Team Leader Training Sessions October 25 or November 1, 2011 (by invitation only)
- GSA Site Visits Weeks of February 12-March 17, 2012
- GSA Recipients recognized June 1, 2012
Conference Dates
May 29-June 1, 2012 (Orlando, FL) 20th Annual Sterling Conference
Other Conference Dates
- January 16-19, 2012
- April 16-18, 2012
State Team Showcase Competition
- May 31, 2012, 3:45 pm-5:15 pm at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Great Practice Showcase Days
2011 Governor’s Sterling Award Recipients
| GSA Winner | Date | City | Registration Info | Profile Flyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee County Tax Collector | OCT. 10 | Bradenton | Pictures | Flyer |
| The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | OCT. 12 | Tampa | Registration Flyer | Flyer |
2011 Governor’s Sterling Sustained Excellence Award Recipients
| GSSEA Winner | Date | City | Registration Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County Tax Collector | OCT. 18 | Tampa | Pictures |
| Marion County Sheriff’s Office | NOV. 15 | Ocala | Pictures |
| Shands Jacksonville Medical Center | FEB. 23, 2012 | Jacksonville | Registration Link |
| St. Johns County Health Department | NOV. 16 | St. Augustine | Pictures |
Click Here for 2011 Great Practice Showcases Informational Flyer
Training Sessions
Click here to download the Sterling Training Registration Form 2011-2012
Ft. Lauderdale
| Date | Requirement | Type Of Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2011 | Sterling Criteria 2012-2013 | Ft. Lauderdale Directions | |
| Sept 13, 2011 | Criteria II – Integration | Ft. Lauderdale Directions | |
| Sept 14, 2011 | Evaluating Applications | Ft. Lauderdale Directions |
Orlando
| Date | Requirement | Type Of Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2011 | Sterling Criteria 2012-2013 | Orlando Directions | |
| Sept 7, 2011 | Criteria II – Integration | Orlando Directions | |
| Sept 8, 2011 | Evaluating Applications | Orlando Directions | |
| Sept 21, 2011 | Sterling Criteria 2012-2013 | Orlando Directions | |
| Sept 22, 2011 | Criteria II Intergration | Orlando Directions |
Tallahassee
| Date | Requirement | Type Of Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2011 | Sterling Criteria 2012-2013 | Tallahassee Directions | |
| Sept 27, 2011 | Criteria II – Integration | Tallahassee Directions | |
| Sept 28, 2011 | Evaluating Applications | Tallahassee Directions |
Tampa
| Date | Requirement | Type Of Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2011 | Sterling Criteria 2012-2013 | Tampa Directions | |
| Sept 27, 2011 | Criteria II – Integration | Tampa Directions | |
| Sept 28, 2011 | Evaluating Applications | Tampa Directions |
Largo
| Date | Requirement | Type Of Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26-28, 2011 | Examiner Training | Largo Directions | |
| Nov 2-4, 2011 | Examiner Training | Largo Directions |
Location: Gus A Stavros Institute, 12100 Starke Road
All of the following workshops are from 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Please contact Gayle Thompson at (850) 922-5316 for registration questions. 1/2 day workshops are from 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Summer/Fall 2011 Regional Training Dates
Participants must have a working knowledge of the Sterling Criteria or Criteria training before attending a Balanced Scorecard, Leading to Performance Excellence, or Knowledge Management session.
Sterling Criteria and Evaluating Applications are prerequisites for new Sterling Examiners. Evaluating Applications requires extensive pre-work.
Please provide ALL information on the registration form and submit at least three weeks prior to the class.
Sterling reserves the right to cancel classes with fewer than 10 paid participants.
Click here to register for Training
Note: If you are applying to be an examiner, click here for Examiner training and registration information.
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