AFS Talent Development Division
Outstanding Individual Nomination

The AFS Talent Development Division recognizes an individual AFS member whose work, commitment, and leadership of people initiatives have had a profound impact within an organization, across the metalcasting industry, or throughout the AFS network.

Examples of impact may include, but are not limited to:

Building workforce pipelines through recruiting, onboarding, apprenticeships, internships, or partnerships.
Strengthening technical, leadership, or professional skills through learning, coaching, or mentoring.
Using technology or new approaches to improve learning, access, knowledge transfer, or performance.
Improving engagement, belonging, satisfaction, retention, succession, or organizational culture.
Advancing talent development through AFS service, industry collaboration, or practices adopted by others.
Creating any other sustained people-focused change that benefits an organization or the metalcasting community.

These are examples—not separate criteria. A nomination may focus on one area or span several.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Have the organization's basic contact information available.
Choose one example that best illustrates the nominee's leadership and impact.
Gather any outcomes, feedback, or supporting material you want to cite; estimates and qualitative evidence are acceptable.

ABOUT THE NOMINEE

All responses are open text. Items marked optional may be left blank.

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Full name (Required.)

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Current title or role (Required.)

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Company or organization (Required.)

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Email address (Required.)

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Telephone number (Required) (Required.)

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Years in Metalcasting? (Required.)

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Is the nominated individual an AFS Member? (Required.)

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Location (Required.)

ABOUT YOU - THE NOMINATOR

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Full name (Required.)

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Title and Organization (Required.)

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Relationship to Nominee (Required.)

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Email address (Required.)

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Telephone number (Required.)

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How long have you known their work? (Required.)

THE NOMINATION

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What has this person done, and why is their contribution worthy of outstanding recognition?

Describe the work or leadership in plain language. Focus on what makes it meaningful or exceptional. Suggested length: 200-300 words. (Required.)

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Share one specific example that best brings the nominee's contribution to life.

What challenge or opportunity did they address? What actions did they take? Who was involved or benefited? Suggested length: 150-250 words. (Required.)

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What changed because of the nominee's efforts?

Include the strongest evidence available. This may be quantitative (such as participation, skill gains, retention, growth, reach, or adoption) or qualitative (such as feedback, observed behavior, testimonials, or culture change). Estimates are acceptable if clearly identified. Suggested length: 150-200 words. (Required.)

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How has the nominee's influence extended beyond the immediate work described above?

You may note sustained results, broader AFS or industry influence, adoption by others, knowledge sharing, awards, or formal recognition. Suggested length: up to 150 words. (Required.)

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Is there anything else the reviewers should know?

Use this space only for context that has not already been addressed. (Required.)

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What supporting material, links, or contacts would help substantiate this nomination?

You may list web links or the name and contact information of someone familiar with the work. You can upload an attachment and combine optional testimonials, metrics, program materials, or recognition into a single file. Supporting material is not required. (Required.)

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CERTIFICATION

By typing my name below, I certify that the information provided in this nomination is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I am submitting it in good faith.

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Name of Nominator

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Enter Date and Time (Required.)

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* Full name (Required.)

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* Current title or role (Required.)

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* Company or organization (Required.)

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* Email address (Required.)

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* Telephone number (Required) (Required.)

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* Years in Metalcasting? (Required.)

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* Is the nominated individual an AFS Member? (Required.)

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* Location (Required.)

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* Full name (Required.)

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* Title and Organization (Required.)

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* Relationship to Nominee (Required.)

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* Email address (Required.)

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* Telephone number (Required.)

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* How long have you known their work? (Required.)

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* What has this person done, and why is their contribution worthy of outstanding recognition? Describe the work or leadership in plain language. Focus on what makes it meaningful or exceptional. Suggested length: 200-300 words. (Required.)

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* Share one specific example that best brings the nominee's contribution to life. What challenge or opportunity did they address? What actions did they take? Who was involved or benefited? Suggested length: 150-250 words. (Required.)

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* How has the nominee's influence extended beyond the immediate work described above?You may note sustained results, broader AFS or industry influence, adoption by others, knowledge sharing, awards, or formal recognition. Suggested length: up to 150 words. (Required.)

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* Is there anything else the reviewers should know?Use this space only for context that has not already been addressed. (Required.)

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* Please upload if needed here:

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* Name of Nominator

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* Enter Date and Time (Required.)

AFS Talent Development Division
Outstanding Individual Nomination

Full name (Required.)

Current title or role (Required.)

Company or organization (Required.)

Email address (Required.)

Telephone number (Required) (Required.)

Years in Metalcasting? (Required.)

Is the nominated individual an AFS Member? (Required.)

Location (Required.)

Full name (Required.)

Title and Organization (Required.)

Relationship to Nominee (Required.)

Email address (Required.)

Telephone number (Required.)

How long have you known their work? (Required.)

What has this person done, and why is their contribution worthy of outstanding recognition?

Describe the work or leadership in plain language. Focus on what makes it meaningful or exceptional. Suggested length: 200-300 words. (Required.)

Share one specific example that best brings the nominee's contribution to life.

What challenge or opportunity did they address? What actions did they take? Who was involved or benefited? Suggested length: 150-250 words. (Required.)

How has the nominee's influence extended beyond the immediate work described above?

You may note sustained results, broader AFS or industry influence, adoption by others, knowledge sharing, awards, or formal recognition. Suggested length: up to 150 words. (Required.)

Is there anything else the reviewers should know?

Use this space only for context that has not already been addressed. (Required.)

Please upload if needed here:

Name of Nominator

Enter Date and Time (Required.)