Criteria & Content

The Outstanding Professional Award recognizes an IECA member that demonstrates excellence in their work in the industry and is viewed by his/her IECA peers as an industry leader through significant engagement with IECA. The recipient must be an active member of IECA and participate in the 2022 IECA Annual Conference and Expo.

Judging Criteria:
* How has the individual demonstrated leadership? (15 points)

* Does the individual's peers recognize their leadership contributions to IECA and the erosion and sediment control and stormwater professions? (20 points)

* Is the nominee known for their contributions to IECA? (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 nominee’s service to IECA and contributions to the erosion and sediment control industry. (maximum 400 words)

2. Describe the nominee’s demonstrated leadership capacity. (maximum 200 words)

3. Provide background information on the individual similar in content to a professional resume or curriculum vitae, including any qualifications, involvement in the erosion and sediment control/stormwater industry and accomplishments, both professional and personal. (maximum 800 words)

4. Nomination must include two professional references. References cannot be from family members of the nominee. Awards committee representatives may contact the individual providing recommendations 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 nominee's service to IECA and contributions to the erosion and sediment control/stormwater industry. (maximum 400 words)

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* 4. Describe the nominee's demonstrated leadership capacity. (maximum 200 words)

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* 5. Provide background information on the individual similar in content to a professional resume or curriculum vitae, including any qualifications, involvement in the erosion and sediment control/stormwater industry and accomplishments, both professional and personal. (maximum 800 words)

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

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* 7. Is the nominee aware of the nomination?

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

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