IAEE Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award

The IAEE Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award is presented to IAEE members who possess outstanding creativity, a positive attitude and the ability to transfer knowledge through good communication skills and innovative teaching to promote life-long learning to industry professionals. Educators include IAEE-related education speakers, industry speakers, university and college faculty, and CEM faculty members.

The 2025 Call for Nominations is open!

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 29 AUGUST 2025

Eligibility and Rules

The nominee must be an active member of IAEE or currently employed by an IAEE member company in good standing.
If an IAEE-related speaker, must have taught an education session within the past 12 months at any of the following:
- Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition;
- IAEE Leadership Institute;
- Women’s Leadership Forum; or
- Previously taught for a minimum of two continuous years at a major IAEE event listed above.
If CEM Faculty, must have taught a CEM course within the past 12 months at any of the following:
- Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition;
- CEM Week; or
- Any standalone CEM course offered during the year.
If an educator at the college/university level, must have taught within the last year.
Self-nomination is not permitted. Nominations submitted without supporting documentation will not be eligible for consideration.

Evaluation Criteria

Innovative teaching methods incorporate new technologies and mediums.
Actions demonstrate or exemplify the goals, objectives and ethics of IAEE.
Performance demonstrates planning, development and delivery of training and education that have changed the behaviors of students.
Nominee’s overall level of involvement in/contribution to IAEE.