SSP Emerging Leader Award

SSP Emerging Leader Award

Established in February 2012, this award recognizes an SSP member, working in the scholarly communication field for 7 years or less, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership on an SSP committee or task force and has made innovative contributions to his/her field.

Eligibility criteria:

1. Is an SSP member in good standing
2. Began working in the scholarly communication field within the last 7 years
3. Has demonstrated leadership abilities on an SSP committee or task force
4. OPTIONAL: Has demonstrated leadership abilities on the job and/or within the scholarly communications field outside SSP involvement

Nomination process:

Any SSP member may submit a nomination packet suggesting a candidate for the SSP Emerging Leader Award. Self-nominations are not accepted. NOTE: Please do not submit a nomination packet unless the suggested candidate has agreed to be nominated.

Materials to submit:

1. Letter (1,000-1,500 words) explaining in detail how the candidate has met the eligibility criteria. Please provide a 50-word summary explaining why the candidate is deserving of the honor, and the remaining text providing specific examples of demonstrated leadership/innovation abilities.
2. OPTIONAL: Letters/recommendations from mentors or supervisors of the candidate in support of the nomination.

Deadline for submissions

Nomination packets for the 2012 award are due on APRIL 3, 2012.

Send the nomination packets via e-mail to SSP Nominating & Awards Committee Chair Lois Smith (lois@hfes.org).