Established in 2012, this award recognizes an SSP member, working in the scholarly communication field for approximately the last 1-8 years, who has demonstrated their potential through outstanding service and contribution on an SSP committee or task force and has made innovative contributions to their field. The award will be announced and presented at the SSP Annual Meeting.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Is an SSP member in good standing.
  • Began working in the scholarly communication field within approximately the last 1-8 years.
  • Has demonstrated leadership abilities on an SSP committee or task force.
Nomination Process
Any SSP member may submit a nomination packet suggesting a candidate for the SSP Emerging Leader Award. Self-nominations are accepted. NOTE: Please do not submit a nomination packet unless the suggested candidate has agreed to be nominated.

Please submit this nomination (including letter of recommendation) by March 4, 2024.

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* 1. Full Name of Nominee:

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* 2. Current Title/Position:

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* 3. Current Employer:

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* 4. Email Address:

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* 5. Please confirm the following:

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* 6. When did the nominee begin working in scholarly communications?

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* 7. When and how did the nominee get involved with SSP?

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* 8. What relevant work on an SSP committee or task force has the nominee been involved with?

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* 9. Please explain why the nominee deserves the Emerging Leader Award, with specific examples of demonstrated leadership/innovation abilities. In preparing this summary, please provide details explaining how the nominee meets the award criteria:
  • Demonstrated record of service and leadership within SSP through participation on committees/task forces or as a speaker/author/mentor for SSP programs.
  • Contributions to the field of scholarly communications with impacts that reach beyond benefiting one’s employer.
  • Exceptional service and dedication to improving the field that go above and beyond one’s normal range of responsibilities.

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* 10. Please upload one letter/recommendation from a mentor or supervisor of the nominee in support of the nomination.

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* 11. Nominator Name: 

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* 12. Nominator Email Address:

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