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IAEE Volunteer of the Year Award

The IAEE Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has dedicated his/her time to the progress and fulfilling the charge of a committee or task force on which he/she serves.

Eligibility and Rules:

  • The nominee must be an active member of IAEE or currently employed by an IAEE member company in good standing.
  • The nominee must be present, participate and demonstrate a positive attitude in a majority or all meetings/teleconferences during the year.
  • The nominee must collaborate with others on the specific committee or task force.
  • The nominee must demonstrate knowledge of the topics and work to fulfill the charge of the committee/task force.
  • The nominee must present himself/herself as a leader on the committee/task force.
  • The nominee must support IAEE’s mission.
  • Self-nomination is not permitted. Nominations submitted without supporting documentation will not be eligible for consideration.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Nominee’s contribution to overall industry.
  • Actions demonstrate or exemplify the goals, objectives and ethics of IAEE.
  • Performance demonstrates planning, development and delivery of committee/task force charge that have changed the behaviors of members and industry professionals.
  • Nominee’s overall level of involvement in IAEE.

The 2024 Call for Nominations is now open!
Submit your nominations through the IAEE Member Dashboard here.
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 30 AUGUST 2024

Past recipients of the IAEE Volunteer of the Year Award:

2010
Daniel McKinnon, CEM

2011
Julie Nelson

2012
Rob Hamlin

2015
Kristin Barranger, CEM

2016
Mindy Abel, CMP, CTA

2017
B. Murphy, CEM

2018
Cookie Walner, CMP, CMM, CAE, CEM, HMCC

2019
James “Jim” Letchworth, CEM

2020
Shannon Binger, CEM

2021
Erika Welling, CEM, DES

2022
Bob Hancock

2023
Ryan Lovell, CEM-AP