The Ien Dales Integrity Award is presented every two/three years, the award named after former minister Dales. During her life, integrity was of paramount importance to her. The Ien Dales Award is for people in the public sector who have made a contribution by combining good governance with integrity. The University of Amsterdam has an Ien Dales chair and the university plays an important role in awarding the Ien Dales Award election, which is organized by the Center for Labor Relations for Government Personnel.
Ien Dales Award election
The CAOP, the Center for Labor Relations for Government Employees, organizes the Ien Dales Award election. The Ien Dales Chair of the University of Amsterdam and the CAOP from The Hague jointly award the integrity award. The CAOP calls on organizations and institutions in the public sector to nominate individuals. The people who are nominated are an example for others, role models, who stand out because they are committed in one way or another to acting with integrity at an administrative level. The applications are assessed by a jury who assesses on:
- craftsmanship;
- pride;
- enthusiasm;
- be a role model for others.
Nominations for the Ien Dales Integrity Award
There is a winner every two/three years. In the previous year of the election, organizations and institutions can nominate people for the Integrity Award. The jury procedure provides for an interview with the organization that nominates and with the person nominated. The prize will be awarded in December of the election year. This takes place during the annual conference of the CAOP chairs.
Criteria
The nominated persons must meet a number of criteria. They combat irregularities and operate carefully and are an example to others. They must distinguish themselves in several areas by:
- publications;
- qualifications;
- achievements in the field of integrity and good governance.
Award
The CAOP Ien Dales Chair Foundation is the custodian of the legacy of the former Minister of the Interior. The Ien Dales Chair supports education and research and focuses on the government as an organization with many employees in a diversity of authority relationships. The subject of integrity is part of this. The Foundation awards the Ien Dales Integrity Award at the request of the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. The winner receives a bronze likeness of Ien Dales, made by M. van den Bergh, and a small amount of money.
Presentation to CAOP
Well-substantiated presentations can be sent to:
- CAOP
- Ien Dales Chair Foundation;
- PO Box 556;
- 2501 CN The Hague;
- stating confidential ;
- Email [email protected];
- Phone 070-3765711.
State Secretary and Minister Ien Dales
Ien Dales (1931 – 1994) was a Member of the House of Representatives, State Secretary for Social Affairs and Minister of the Interior between 1981 and 1994.
By remaining true to herself, her popularity increased. She worked according to the principle: There is no such thing as a little bit of integrity. Dales was a woman without adornment. Her hairstyle was often one of wind force 8, and her robe was an ordinary floral dress. Her father died when she was still in primary school and it taught Ien to go her own way. She was unflappable in what she did, what she said and how she looked. She could heartily shout ‘damn’ and ‘damn’ in the House of Representatives and this earned her a certain degree of popularity. She once single-handedly pushed aside a journalist who approached her too pushily. She simply said , ,Step aside, man,, and then single-handedly pushed him aside. Above all, she was loved for her clarity: she said what she meant and said it in plain language.
Integrity
An employee who acts with integrity in his work performs his job adequately and carefully, with responsibility for the work and in accordance with the rules that apply within the profession. This applies to every employee, regardless of what level in the organization he or she is at. If there are no rules or if the rules are not clear, then integrity is derived from an attitude that demonstrates a morally responsible course of action, as generally accepted according to social and ethical standards. Integrity is also measured by:
- taking responsibility for one’s own actions;
- be accountable for behavior;
- call others to account for their behavior.
Values
Integrity can be interpreted in different ways. Sometimes it only means that the employee does not commit fraud and is not corrupt. Most of the time, a broader explanation is given to the concept. Then it also concerns values such as:
- collegiality;
- reliability;
- customer focus;
- objectivity;
- decency;
- effectiveness;
- efficiency.
In practice
In practice this means that the employee:
- prevents conflicts of interest;
- clarifies one’s own position;
- handles personal or sensitive information with care;
- fulfills commitments, agreements and obligations;
- informs others based on expertise about any risks they run;
- indicates when something is requested where integrity is at stake;
- in the event of a conflict, tries to see the whole picture and acts accordingly;
- reports an error and takes action to limit damage;
- is loyal to the organization;
- continues to act with integrity, even if this is less favorable for the employee;
Winners
The Ien Dales Integrity Award was presented for the first time in 2004.
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year |
winner |
function |
rode |
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2019 |
Nathalie Smeets |
National Police |
for her pioneering role in maintaining and promoting the integrity of the police organization |
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2016 |
Rick Duiveman |
chairman of the provincial Integrity Working Group Limburg (the prize is for the entire working group) |
for the efforts in integrity policy and appreciation for everyone who works for an honest government |
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2013 |
Ernst Kastelein |
Integrity Care Officer at the Royal Military Police |
for developing an Integrity toolbox that preventively increases integrity awareness within the organization |
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2011 |
Piet Keesman |
Amsterdam-Amstelland Police Integrity Bureau |
for the special contribution to the integrity policy of the Amsterdam-Amstelland Police |
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2008 |
Frans van Oostrom |
UWV Integrity Office |
for the commitment and ambassadorial role in the field of integrity |
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2006 |
Dick Kalk |
secretary/adviser to the official and political leadership of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment and integrity confidential counselor |
for ensuring careful public administration and attention to government integrity |
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2004 |
Jaime M Saleh |
former governor of the Netherlands Antilles |
be an example of a righteous person, who is visibly incorruptible in an administratively and socio-economically complex society |
Mayor Dales Price
There is also a Mayor Dales Prize, which is awarded annually to a Nijmegen resident or residents who have fought against discrimination or racism in a special way. COC-Nijmegen established the Mayor Dales Prize in 1996. The prize, a certificate and an amount of 500 euros, is awarded annually in January. In 2020, Ben Loth, LGBT coordinator of Amnesty Nijmegen, wins the Mayor Dales Prize.
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year |
winner |
function |
rode |
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2021 |
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2020 |
Ben Loth |
LGBT coordinator of Amnesty Nijmegen |
for his efforts with Amnesty International and the Rainbow Dialogue |
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2019 |
Crazy Hartman |
Photographer of Pride Photo Nijmegen |
Transgender exhibition Pride! |
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2018 |
Pink club Tiel |
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2017 |
Café de Plak |
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2016 |
Volunteers from Heumersoord |
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2015 |
Said Bouharrou and Piet Muller |
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2014 |
Fifi Groenendijk |
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2013 |
Social Security Advocacy Foundation BWN |
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2012 |
Lonneke Knegtel/pre-vocational secondary education |
Green Nijmegen |
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2011 |
Clem Bongers |
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2010 |
Anne van den Boogaard, Evelien Muijs, Tanja van Ommen |
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2009 |
A Salaam Foundation |
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2008 |
Café Dapper |
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2007 |
Saba Rawi |
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2006 |
Blend it |
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2005 |
Qader Shafiq |
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2004 |
WIG Foundation |
Working Group on Integration of the Disabled |
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2003 |
Guest at the Table Foundation and NOV Foundation |
Emergency shelter for refugees |
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2002 |
Louis the Wise |
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2001 |
NUNN |
Night shelter from Noodzaak Nijmegen |
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2000 |
Pinkeltje Foundation |
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1999 |
Martin Koch |
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1998 |
Circus Colorful City |
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1996 |
Willy Last |
Ien Dale’s Lecture
The meeting where the prize is awarded is organized by the Mayor Dales Lecture Foundation and COC Region Nijmegen. The Ien Dales lecture is given every year by a prominent Dutch person. The speaker gives a view on Article 1 of the Constitution. In 2020, Gerdi Verbeet gave the Ien Dales Lecture.
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year |
speaker |
subject |
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2021 |
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2020 |
Gerdi Verbeet |
Tolerance culture can no longer be sustained |
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2019 |
Sinan Can |
Ode to woman; There’s no such thing as being somewhat right |
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2018 |
Kajsa Ollongren |
National or ethnic identity does not always have the meaning you expect |
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2017 |
Gerard Spong |
Prosecution of clothing companies for slavery |
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2016 |
Jetta Klijnsma |
No one should be treated as a second-class citizen |
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2015 |
Abdelkader Benali |
The Zwarte Piet discussion has led to a culture battle that shows how urgent Article 1 is |
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2014 |
Thom de Graaf |
To be equal, to be right |
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2013 |
Inez Weski |
Love does not threaten world peace, self-hatred ultimately does |
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2012 |
Alex Brenninkmeijer |
Me and the other |
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2011 |
Atzo Nicolai |
There is no such thing as a little freedom |
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2010 |
Fatima Elatik |
Passive vs active |
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2009 |
Agnes Jongerius |
Work with commitment and passion on ideals of equality, solidarity, freedom, justice and sustainability |
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2008 |
Lilian Ploumen |
Europe should address concerns and seize opportunities |
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2007 |
Alex Geert Castermans |
Equal opportunities for everyone |
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2006 |
Alexander Pechtold |
Time for a renaissance of the Constitution |
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2005 |
Anil Ramdas |
Establishments and Outsiders: Caught in a trap |
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2004 |
Jan Pronk |
We should treat our neighbors as we treat ourselves |
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2003 |
Femke Halsema |
Reducing inequalities in order to increase the freedom of all |
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2002 |
Afshin Elian |
On freedom and political correctness: The inner tensions of the principle of equality |
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2001 |
Ed van Thijn |
Racism and anti-racism policies in Europe: a state of play |
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2000 |
Rob Tielman |
About the position of gays, lesbians and bisexuals |
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1999 |
Greetje den Ouden Dekkers |
About Development, Freedom and Responsibility |
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1998 |
Ed d’Hondt |
The color of black and white |
Article 1 of the Constitution
Article 1: Equal treatment and prohibition of discrimination. All persons in the Netherlands are treated equally in equal cases. Discrimination on grounds of religion, belief, political opinion, race, gender or any other basis is not permitted
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