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Do you know a railway professional under 40 who is making a difference? Nominate a colleague or yourself.

Railway Age presents our 2024 "Fast Trackers" 25 Under 40 awards in which we will profile 25 individuals under the age of 40 who have made an impact in their respective fields or within their company. Those who represent the "best of the best" will be featured in Railway Age’s February 2024 issue. Michigan State Center for Railway Research & Education Director Nick Little will once again serve as judge for the awards program, which was established in 2016.


ELIGIBILITY:
  • The nominee must be located in the United States, Canada and/or Mexico.
  • The nominee must be under the age of 40 as of January 1, 2024.
  • There is no limit on the number of entries each firm or person can submit (multiple nominations for one candidate do not boost chances), and there is no entry fee.
  • Candidates may nominate themselves.

JUDGING CRITERIA:
  • Industry experience and education
  • Leadership skills
  • Industry contributions
  • Community service involvement
DEADLINE: January 8, 2024, 5 p.m. EST.

PHOTOS: We will require honorees to submit a high-resolution (minimum 300dpi or higher) headshot.

Complete the form to enter. Entries are final. Please have your responses fully prepared before submitting. 

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* 1. Full Name of Nominee

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* 2. Full Name of Nominator. Enter “Self” if you are nominating yourself

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* 3. Nominator's Email

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* 4. Nominator's Phone Number

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* 5. Email Address of Nominee

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* 6. Phone Number of Nominee

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* 7. Country (Nominee must be located within the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Canada and/or Mexico.)

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* 8. Age of Nominee (Must be under the age of 40 as of Jan. 1, 2022)

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* 9. Number of Years in the Rail Industry

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* 10. Job Title

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* 11. College Name(s) & Degree(s)

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* 12. Degree Type

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* 13. Name of Employer of Nominee

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* 14. Employer Location

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* 15. Category

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* 16. What contributions has the candidate made to the industry thus far? Please provide examples.

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* 17. Community Service Involvement: Please provide an example as to how the candidate has "given back."

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* 18. Licensures/Certifications/Accreditations/Honors/Awards

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* 19. What are the nominee's goals?

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* 20. How has the candidate shown good leadership skills? Please provide an example.

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* 21. How has the candidate overcome a challenge that he/she faced? Please provide an example.

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* 22. If you are nominating yourself, what do you consider the single most important change needed to grow railroad business (revenue and volume) and why? (Write NA if you are nominating another individual.)

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