Young Professional of the Year Award

Application Components

A nomination letter must describe in brief detail how some or all of the award criteria are met.

Requirements

Possible Points

Leadership Participation

• Describe any committee memberships, special projects, board appointments, chapter involvement activities, etc.

Leadership Qualities

• Describe how the nominee is regarded as a dedicated team member by professional colleagues
• Describe any creative thinking and problem solving

1-2 pages max

25

Describe Measurable Impact

• How has the nominee had an impact on the staff and organization as a whole?
• Describe any community impact and volunteering efforts
• Financial literacy efforts
• Other areas that contributed to strengthening the credit union to position it for greater success

1-2 pages max

25

Professional Efforts

• Describe how the nominee has helped position the credit union for success over the past year through:
  • New and improved services to members
  • New activities or programs
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Chapter leadership and accomplishments

1-2 pages max

25

Letters of recommendation

• Provide letters of support that address the author’s first-hand knowledge of the nominee in relation to all of the award criteria listed above

2-5 letters max

25

Total

100