Emerging Leader Award Criteria

Established in 2012, this award recognizes an SSP member, working in the scholarly communication field for approximately the last 1-12 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:

1. Is an SSP member in good standing
2. Began working in the scholarly communication field within approximately the last 1-12 years
3. Has demonstrated leadership abilities on an SSP committee or task force

Nomination process:

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

Materials to Submit:

1. A summary (150 words or less) explaining in detail how the nominee has met the eligibility criteria. For assistance in preparing your summary, consider explaining briefly how the nominee has demonstrated the leadership qualities in the list below.

2. A summary (500 words or less) explaining why the nominee deserves the honor, with specific examples of demonstrated leadership/innovation abilities.

3. At least one letter/recommendation from mentors or supervisors of the candidate in support of the nomination. NOTE: This should come from a person other than the nominator. The number of recommendations is not as important in the judges’ decision as the extent to which the entire nomination package explains how the candidate has demonstrated the leadership qualities in the list below.

Leadership Qualities:

Deadline for Submissions:

Nomination packets are due March 24, 2023. If you know an individual who meets these criteria (or are one!), please nominate them for the Emerging Leader Award.