Sustained Contributor Award 2023

Criteria & Content

The Sustained Contributor Award recognizes an IECA member who has provided distinguished service to IECA and has made outstanding contributions to improve the erosion and sediment control industry for a sustained period of time. Winners of this award will have demonstrated leadership by example through a significant and long-term contribution to the erosion and sediment control industry and to IECA through one or more of the following: education, government involvement, research, establishment of standards or policies or the development of technology. The recipient must be an active member of IECA, have held membership for at least 10 years and participate in the 2023 IECA Annual Conference and Expo.

Judging Criteria:
* Does the individual demonstrate leadership by example? (15 points)

* Is the individual known for his/her leadership contributions to IECA and the erosion and sediment control profession? (20 points)

* Is the individual known for his/her technical, policy and/or administrative contributions to IECA and the erosion and sediment control profession? (15 points)

Total of 50 points available. Nominations not achieving at least 50% of available points in each judging criterion and at least 75% of the overall points will not qualify for an award. Additional points awarded for number of years as a member of IECA.

Mandatory Content:
1. Describe the individual’s exceptional service and leadership to IECA and their contribution(s) to improve the erosion and sediment control industry. (maximum 1600 words)

2. Provide background information on the individual similar in content to a professional resume or curriculum vitae, including current employment, professional accomplishments, personal accomplishments, professional involvement and community service. (maximum 1600 words)

3. Nomination must include two professional references. References cannot be from family members of the nominee. Awards committee representatives may contact references during the review process.

Optional Content:
The nominator may include optional content highlighting the attributes of the individual to supplement the mandatory content. The optional content is the nominator's opportunity to "make the case" for the nomination proposal for the award.

If less than 500 words, optional content should be submitted in the field below. If you’d like to submit additional content (references, letters of recommendation, photos, etc.), please send files to membership@ieca.org. Format optional content to facilitate electronic distribution and review of the nomination. Where possible, format optional material into a single file or provide a clear summary of separate files. Optional content should not exceed 5 pages as it may or may not be reviewed by the Awards Committee.

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* 1. Nominee Details (must be a current IECA member)

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* 2. Nomination Submitted By (must be a current IECA member)

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* 3. Describe the individual’s exceptional service and leadership to IECA and their contribution(s) to improve the erosion and sediment control industry. (maximum 1600 words)

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* 4. Provide background information on the individual similar in content to a professional resume or curriculum vitae, including current employment, professional accomplishments, personal accomplishments, professional involvement and community service. (maximum 1600 words)

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* 5. Optional Content (maximum 500 words, or emailed to membership@ieca.org)

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* 6. Is the nominee aware of the nomination?

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* 7. I allow IECA to use my name and information submitted in this nomination for publication materials.

Yes