CSCMP Announces New Award Designed to Recognize Emerging Supply Chain Management Leaders

Lombard, Illinois USA (March 4, 2013) --The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals  (CSCMP) announced its inaugural Young Professionals Emerging Leader Award, created to offer up-and-coming leaders in the supply chain management (SCM) field an opportunity to be recognized by their mentors or established leaders. The award recognizes active CSCMP members age 30 or under for their contributions to the industry.
 
Nominees will be evaluated based on three criteria: recognition as up-and-coming leaders; contributions to the SCM profession; and potential future impact on the practice of SCM. Nominations should include  descriptive summaries of the nominees' achievements and contributions in 500 words or less. Summaries should describe specific aspects of the nominees' business and professional experiences, including detailed examples. Submissions must also include one letter of recommendation written by an individual who is involved in the SCM discipline. Letters written by current members of CSCMP's board of directors are not admissible.

The award recipient will be recognized at CSCMP's 2013 Annual Global Conference, October 20-23, in Denver, Colorado, and will be invited to speak in a Young Professionals' educational session at the event. The award winner will also be spotlighted in CSCMP publications, including CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly magazine, the CSCMP membership newsletter, and the Young Professionals Bulletin.

Nomination forms and supporting materials for the 2013 Emerging Leader Award must be submitted no later than April 15, 2013. The nomination form and instructions for submission can be found at
cscmp.org/community/awards/emerging-leader-award. Questions regarding the award may be directed to cscmpyp@cscmp.org.

About CSCMP:
 
Since 1963, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has been the leading worldwide professional association dedicated to education, research, and the advancement of the supply chain management profession. With more than 9,000 members globally, representing business, government, and academia from 62 countries, CSCMP members are the leading practitioners and authorities in the fields of logistics and supply chain management.