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The L.P. Cookingham Award is pre-
sented to a chief administrator or
assistant who has made a significant
wand measurable contribution to en- lrl'~
couraging the development of new talent
in professional management. This year's
award goes to Thomas L. Hedges, city ad-
ministrator of Eagan, Minnesota. The
judges noted his innovative use of limited
resources to develop an internship pro-
gram as a tool for professional develop-
ment.
The success of the internship program results from Mr.
Hedges' long-time commitment to internship programs
and the design of the program which provides students
with a broad base of public management experience in
preparation for a career in local government.
The internship program in Eagan followed many of the
same concepts used in a similar program that Mr. \
Hedges had developed in St. Peter, Minnesota. The pro- Th,nna, Hcdgc<
gram involves six-month paid positions on a rotating
basis. The program is based on a systematic approach of advice, and encouragement. In the two cities in which he
working individually with each student to ensure a chal- has worked, Mr. Hedges has contributed to the careers of
lenging and enriching experience. 16 individuals. Twelve remain in public management,
The interns are recruited from a number of area almost half of whom are city managers or department
colleges and universities on a regular basis, and appli- heads. All four of those in the private sector benefit from
cants are joined by students applying on the recommen- their substantial experience in the public sector.
dation of former interns. Once hired, the intern is for- It is clear that the intern program developed by Mr.
mally introduced to each member of the staff and is Hedges contains the fundamental aspects of a successful
briefed on areas of responsibility. At the same time, the experience for any intern: strong recruitment, individual
student is encouraged to return to the departments to attention, proper orientation; involvement in a variety of
pursue personal interests in specific areas. An intern is to challenging activities; organizational support; and con-
shape his or her program as appropriate. Mr. Hedges and tinued guidance and support. As one former student
his department heads are careful to define their- expecta- wrote: "Once a Hedges intern, always a Hedges intern. . .
tions, but they also positively encourage interns in order whenever I face a tough problem, it helps to know that
to help build confidence. Moreover, interns are encour- Mr. Hedges is only a phone call away."
aged to show initiative in meeting those expectations.
Interns are introduced to a variety of activities and L.P. Cookingham Career Development Award
tasks by work on several projects or by "hands-on"
experience such as riding along with police officers, 1969-Robert B. Morris 1976-Robert A. Finley
attending cable committee meetings, or walking through 1970-Tom Chenoweth 1977-Richard G. Simmons
the sewer system with maintenance workers. Whatever 1971-H.P. Clifton 1978-Robert D. Farlev
the activity, interns are treated as entry level profes- 1971-Edward H. Potthoff, 1978-Alan Thelen
1979-Gerald which helps to make them feel welcome and G. Fox
1972-EE. . Robert Turner 1980-David A. Burkhalter
comfortable in the work environment. Interns are also 1973-Dale C. Carter 1980-Dan H. Davidson
included in staff meetings and interdepartmental confer- 1973-Wesley McClure 1981-Robert O. Bailey
ences. 1974-Richard L. Larsen 1982-G. Robert House"
After the six-month term Mr. Hedges' continues his 1974-William Pitstick 1983-Cole Hendrix
support and guidance for each student that he works 1974-Ted Tedesco 1984-Leland Brodbeck
with. Former interns have benefited from his references, 1975-John M. Patriarche *Deceased
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Public Management/October 1985
1985 ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON
AWARD WINNERS Schedule of Events
October 30, 1985
ICMA State Association Award
Illinois City Management Association Moderators: Bob Kipp and Dave Taylor
Ann Suttles Internship Stipend * Welcome and Lunch
Ardenia Holland, Kansas University
Local Government Journalism Award * Remarks on the ICMA Foundation
Mark Hoy, Eugene, OR
Hansell Fire Services Award * Remarks by Marvin Andrews, City Manager,
Arlington, TX Phoenix, Arizona
Management Innovation Awards
Employee Productivity Presentation of Awards and Scholarships
Jan Winters, Loveland, CO
ICMA State Association Award
Arts/Cultural Suttles Internship Stipend
Howard Chambers, Lakewood, CA Bob Coop Travel Stipend
ICMA Scholarships
Application of Telecommunications Local Government Journalism Award
Government-Technology Committee, OH
Mark E. Keane Award for Excellence * ICMA Foundation Awards and Slide Presentation
William M. Christopher, Westminster, CO
Hansell Fire Services Award
Local Government Education Award * Management Innovation Award - Employee Productivity
Judy Belk, Oakland, CA Management Innovation Award - Arts/Cultural
Management Innovation Award - Application
L.P. Cookingham Career Development Award * of Telecommunications
Thomas L. Hedges, Eagan, MN Mark E. Keane Award for Excellence
Local Government Education Award
Clarence E. Ridley In-Service Training Award * L.P. Cookingham Career Development Award
Craig A. McDowell, Pima County, AZ Clarence E. Ridley In Service Training Award
Outstanding Management Innovator Award Outstanding Management Innovator Award
*
Cole Hendrix, Charlottesville, VA Closing Remarks
*Awarded by the ICMA Foundation
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JUDGES
ICMA State Association Award PHILADEIPHM
Leigh Wilson, League of NC Muncipalities;
Ernie Mozer, League of KS Muncipalities; and
Michael Amyx, Virginia Municipal League 1985
Local Government Journalism Award
Neil Peirce, Washington, DC; Joseph Bell,
Fort Worth, TX; John Dullea, Greenville, SC;
Penn Kimball, New York, NY; and Linda Witco,
Scottsbluff, NE ~
Hansell Fire Services Award
Larry Brown, Arlington County, VA;
Dean Holzgrafe, Fremont, CA; and
John Drago, Golden Beach, FL ;w
Management Innovation Awards
Richard Stevens, Wake County, NC; `
Gwen Harvey, Charlotte, NC; and _....~i
Patrick Thomas, Jacksonville, NC
Mark E. Beane Award for Excellence
William Mann, Regina, Saskatchewan, Cda;
M.C. Butterfield, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Cda;
A.P. Gilewicz, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Cda.
Local Government Education Award ANNUAL AWAnDS
Tom Mikulecky, Bartlesville, OK; Jim Whitlock,
Broken Arrow, OK; and Victor Ewing, Jenks, OK
L.P. Cookinghan Career Development Award LUNCHEON
Neal Berlin, Iowa City, IA; Lawrence Asaro,
Galesburg, IL; and Bruce Romer, Davenport, IA
Clarence B. Ridley In-Service 'training Award
Donald McIntyre, Pasadena, CA; Henry Gardner,
Oakland, CA; Leland Walton, Antioch, CA;
and David Mora, Los Gatos, CA
Outstanding Management Innovator Award
William A. Kennedy, Jr., Holden, MA; Wayne Marquis,
Danvers, MA; Steve Sheiffer, Concord, MA; Sponsored by the
and Calixto Torres, Hartford, CT
ICMA Foundation