Title
2026 National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA) Art Caple President’s Award
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FileID
File ID: 2026-00708
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Receive and discuss.
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Contact
Contact: Samantha Hardy, Interim Human Resources Director, (916) 808-7657, shardy@cityofsacramento.org, Department of Human Resources
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Presenter
Presenter: None.
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: The NAGDCA - Art Caple President’s Award recognizes excellence in public sector defined contribution plans. This prestigious award celebrates visionary leadership and dedication to enhancing the financial well-being of plan participants. The NAGDCA Awards Committee reviews the nominations and recommends a winner to the Executive Board.
Award nominations usually have to be submitted by the end of June. Nationwide is preparing to submit a nomination for the City’s plan(s) and will work with Fiduciary Consulting Group for additional information and data for the submittal. Nationwide may request a quote from a City plan participant to include in the submittal.
• Plan Eligibility:
o The award is open to all public sector defined contribution plans administered by government entities.
o The nominee must be a member of NAGDCA.
o Plan asset size/plan resources will be taken into consideration during the scoring process.
• Project or Program Scope:
o Nominees must demonstrate involvement in strategic project or program aimed at enhancing participant outcomes, such as retirement readiness, financial literacy, or investment education.
o Governmental staff must have played a significant role in developing and/or implementing the program.
• Significant Impact:
o Nominees should illustrate the measurable impact of their initiative on participant financial security and well-being. This may include increased plan participation rates, improved investment performance, enhanced retirement readiness metrics, or other tangible outcomes.
• Innovation and Creativity:
o Nominated projects should showcase innovative approaches and creative strategies in addressing the evolving needs and challenges of plan participants.
• Participant-Centric Approach:
o Nominees must embody a participant-first mentality, prioritizing the interests and financial goals of plan participants in all aspects of plan administration and service delivery.
• Documentation and Supporting Materials:
o Submissions should be one PDF document including:
§ A plan profile outlining the types of plans offered, asset size, number of participants, industry partner(s), etc.
§ Comprehensive documentation outlining the project’s objectives, implementation strategies, and results achieved.
§ Supporting materials, such as participant testimonials, performance metrics, or educational resources.
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PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations: None.
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EconomicImpacts
Economic Impacts: None.
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EnviornmentalConsiderations
Environmental Considerations: None.
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Sustainability
Sustainability: None.
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Commission/CommitteeAction
Commission/Committee Action: None.
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RationaleforRecommendation
Rationale for Recommendation: None.
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FinancialConsiderations
Financial Considerations: None.
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LocalBuinessEnterprise(LBE)
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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