THE TNPCE
Board of Examiners
Examiners come from all industry sectors across the state of Tennessee and the Southeast. They will tell you they applied for the board because they were looking for an unparalleled professional challenge that would expand their knowledge base, enhance their personal effectiveness, connect them with like-minded professionals, and sharpen their competitive edge. In addition, they like the idea that they play a key role in making Tennessee and the Southeast a better place to live and work.
CYCLES OF EXCELLENCE
The Examiner x Awards Cycle
Members of the TNCPE Board of Examiners serve for a one year period in a variety of roles: examiners, ambassadors, editors, leaders, coaches, and other volunteer activities. While there are opportunities for examiners to serve year round, the majority of an examiner’s work occurs between June – October.
April
Board of Examiner Applications Due
Submit your application to the Board of Examiners.
May
Online Examiner Orientation
A half-day online orientation is required for 1st year examiners and recommended for 2nd year examiners.
June + July
Examiner Training
Examiners attend either an online or in-person training series with training locations at different dates across Tennessee and North Carolina.
August
Independent Review
Examiners are placed on teams and conduct their independent award application reviews.
August-October
Consensus, Site Visit, Scoring + Final Report
Most examiners participate in a team consensus meeting, conduct a site visit, complete the scoring process, and write the final report.
November
Award Recommendations + Final Reports
The Panel of Judges meets to finalize award recommendations and final reports are distributed to applicants.
February-March
TNCPE Excellence Conference & Celebration
Examiners attend the Annual Excellence Celebration as a guest of TNCPE to celebrate award recipients and a job well done!
The 2023 Examiner Calendar
MAY
Online Examiner Orientation
Required for 1st year examiners, recommended for 2nd year examiners.
May 9, 2023 // 8:30 – 12:30 p.m. CT/ 9:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
May 11, 2023 // 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT/ 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET
May 17, 2023 // 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT/ 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET
May 18, 2023 // 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT/ 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET
JUNE + JULY
Examiner training
Examiners attend either an online or in-person training series.
Knoxville + Oak Ridge
June 13-15 // 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET, Each Day
Virtual
June 20-22 // 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT, Each Day
(Please note: this virtual training is being offered for those examiner candidates with travel restrictions. We ask that you select an in-person training and reserve the virtual option for those who are physically unable to attend an in-person training.)
Memphis
June 27 – 29 // 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT, Each Day
Asheville, NC
June 27-29 // 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET, Each Day
Nashville
July 11-13 // 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT, Each Day
Events
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READY FOR AN OFI?
Apply to the Board of Examiners
For a deep dive into the examiner experience, please read through the Examiner General Information. This will offer insight for prospective examiners, including details about the examiner timeline, our expectations, our code of ethics, and procedures.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our office.
Examiner Training Fees
The 2023 Examiner training fees
- First year examiner // $595
- Second year examiner // $395
- Third year examiner and above // No charge
After an examiner has completed two full years on the Board of Examiners, they will not be charged for the examiner training course.