PIMA Awards to be Presented at PaperCon 2013 in April
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PIMA, the Management Division of TAPPI, presents the following awards that require completion of a nomination form:
PIMA'S Executive of the Year
The Executive of the Year Award is the highest honor bestowed by PIMA, traditionally presented to senior-level executives in the pulp, paper, or converting industries for excellence in management and outstanding contributions to the industry as a whole.
Mill Manager of the Year
The Mill Manager of the Year Award recognizes the mill manager who has best demonstrated outstanding leadership, management, and organizational skills leading to improved results at the facility for which he or she is responsible. Nominees for this award are judged on four criteria: skill in people development, application of best management practices, effective use of external resources, and change management.
The Brookshire Moore Superintendent of the Year
Recognizes the mill superintendent who has shown high personal standards and professional management qualities that contribute to the betterment of those under their management and in their company.
Technologist of the Year
The Technologist of the Year Award recognizes a member of a technology or IT team from a paper or paper converting company who has best demonstrated outstanding leadership, management, and organizational skills leading to improved results at the facility or enterprise for which he or she is responsible. Nominees for this award are judged on five criteria: effective application of technology, skill in people development, application of best management practices, effective use of external resources, and change management. This award is only available to employees of a paper company.
Ray H. Cross Community Service Award
This award pays tribute to pulp and paper industry persons who have rendered outstanding service to their communities by involvement in the activities of local business, educational, civic, and philanthropic organizations.
Delano L. "Del" Boutin Local Section Service Award
The Del Boutin Division Service Award is presented to pulp and paper or affiliate members for devoted service to a PIMA Local Section. The award recognizes long-term dedication of PIMA members at the local division level.
Thomas F. Sheerin Sr. Service Award
The Thomas F. Sheerin Sr. Service Award is presented to a supplier for outstanding contributions to the pulp and paper industry and/or the community.
IT Service Award
This award is presented to an IT affiliate/supplier for outstanding contributions to the pulp and paper industry and/or the community.
Kenneth Phillips Specialist Group Award
The Kenneth Phillips Specialist Group Award is presented to pulp and paper or affiliate members in recognition of outstanding service as a member of one of PIMA's Professional Specialist Group committees
Student of the Year Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize and support outstanding students enrolled in paper science programs.
The following awards are also presented by PIMA, but no nomination form is required:
Glen T. Renegar Award
The Glen T. Renegar Award recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding service and contribution toward the growth and betterment of the PIMA Management Division. The award is presented at the national PIMA conference. The Renegar Award is an honor bestowed by the Chair of PIMA. The winner is announced at the National Awards ceremony at PIMA's annual conference, and receives a plaque recognizing the winner's dedication and service to PIMA.
CPBIS - PIMA Management Excellence Award
The CPBIS - PIMA Management Excellence Award is awarded to an individual who has made career contributions of excellence in the realm of paper industry management. The criteria for selection of an individual to receive this award shall be an individual: whose career has had an exceptionally notable impact on management of and the advancement of business issues in the pulp, paper, and/or allied industries; whose outstanding career accomplishments in management, exhibited via imagination and/or innovation, have expanded the horizons of his or her chosen field and work; whose career has made a uniquely positive impact on the pulp and paper industry through the demonstrated ability to lead and impact others throughout the industry; and who, with those combined qualities, has served as a career enhancing role model and extraordinarily stimulating mentor for young professionals entering the pulp and paper industry.
You can download the PIMA Nomination Form in an interactive word version or in it's pdf version.
Nomination forms must be submitted by January 20, 2013.
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