Outstanding Achievement in Property Assessment (Large Jurisdiction)
About The Award:
The Outstanding Achievement in Property Assessment Awards annually recognize county and township assessors who excel in assessment accuracy, implement innovative practices, exude a spirit of collaboration, and exemplify high ethical and professional standards. Unlike the Theroux Award, the Outstanding Achievement Awards are only granted to the elected, appointed, or contracted CIAO of a particular jurisdiction.
Eligibility:
An elected or appointed Certified Illinois Assessing Officer who oversees a township/multi-township jurisdiction of more than 25,000 residents or a county jurisdiction of more than 50,000 residents.
Nominations:
One nomination is allowed per nominee. If multiple nominations are received for one person, the nominators will be contacted and asked to resubmit one nomination.
Criteria:
Candidates are judged on the following factors:
- Assessment accuracy (measured against comparable jurisdictions)
- Innovation (practices that improve the quality of assessments within the jurisdiction)
- Collaboration (working with other officials, both inside and outside the specific jurisdiction)
- Ethics (maintaining the public trust in the assessment and property tax cycles)
Selection:
The nominations are reviewed by the IPAI Board of Directors and considered on the above criteria.
Nomination Form Questions:
- Have assessments within the jurisdiction been regularly accurate? What approach is taken to ensure accuracy?
- What innovative or new ideas have been implemented with the office? How has this improved the quality of assessments and/or function of the office?
- How is the nominee collaborative with other elected or appointed officials (both inside and outside of the jurisdiction)?
- What does the nominee do to maintain high ethical standards? How have they worked to elevate the public trust in the work of the office or property tax cycle?
- (Optional) Upload supporting documentation like peer letters of support, career timeline, etc. (we recommend putting all support docs in one PDF).
Submit Nomination
Download Sample Nomination
2022 - Larry Wilson, Rock Island County Supervisor of Assessments
2023 - Lisa Gasko, Quincy Township Assessor
2024 - Robert Ross, McHenry County Chief County Assessment Officer
