Emerging Leader Award Nomination

Eligibility Requirements

The DMEC Emerging Leader Award recognizes individuals within the absence management industry who are contributing innovative and creative solutions for complex leave or disability challenges, and who are demonstrating evolving leadership within their organization, the industry, and/or DMEC.

In addition:

The nominee must have worked in the absence management industry between 1-10 years.
The nominee may be a DMEC member, however membership in DMEC is not required to apply for or receive the Emerging Leader Award.
The nominee cannot currently be serving on DMEC’s Employer Advisory Council, Executive Advisory Board, or the National Board of Directors.

Award Recipient Recognition & Benefits

The winner of the 2024 DMEC Emerging Leader Award will be recognized during the 2024 DMEC Annual Conference, Aug 05-08, 2024, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

In addition, the winner will receive:

Complimentary full conference registration for the 2024 DMEC Annual Conference. 
🏨 Complimentary hotel stay during the conference. 
✈️ A $300 travel voucher for conference travel. 
🌟 Complimentary DMEC membership for one year. 
🌟 Complimentary registration for a DMEC microcredential course. 
🍽️ Exclusive luncheon with the DMEC Executive Advisory Board, Employer Advisory Council, and Board of Directors. 
🎙️ Featured in an @Work magazine article and/or a podcast. 
🎤Opportunity to lead a webinar or conference session about the IDAM program. 
🔊 Recognition on DMEC's website, the DMEC Bulletin newsletter, and social media.

Nomination & Selection Process

The DMEC Emerging Leader Award nomination period is open between March 28, 2024 and May 30, 2024. Individuals can be nominated by their supervisors, colleagues, vendor partners, or anyone who has specific knowledge of the individual’s absence management contributions.

All nominations will be reviewed, and a winner will be selected by a DMEC committee. All nominees will be informed of their nomination, and the winner will be notified by June 07, 2024.

Nominating Individual’s Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Job Title*

Company Name*

Email Address*

Relationship to Nominee*

Phone Number*

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Nominee's Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Job Title*

Company Name*

Industry*

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Please select the nominee's membership status:*

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Number of Years in the Absence Management Industry *

Nominee’s Contribution & Leadership Information

Please provide as much detail as possible when answering the questions below.

1) Describe the nominee’s innovative and creative solutions for leave or disability challenges.
Examples may include:

Organizational processes the nominee has either created or streamlined for effective and compliant management of leaves
Cost reductions the nominee has implemented to overall program(s) with demonstrated savings
Contribution to the development of state or federal legislation around absence and/or disability policies
Successful development of enhanced programs that support absence and disability management within the organization (e.g., paid leave program, return-to-work program, intermittent leave best practices, employee advocacy, etc.)

2) Describe the nominee’s demonstrated leadership within their organization, the industry, and/or DMEC.
Examples may include:

New projects the nominee has taken on
Committee or working group participation the nominee has taken part in
Career advancement the nominee has experienced
Presentations, articles/blogs, or speaking opportunities the nominee has prepared or participated in for DMEC (or another organization)

3) Describe an innovative solution the nominee has implemented because of challenges that have emerged during the pandemic.
Examples may include:

Launching a wellness program to improve employee mental health
Establishing new communication and/or engagement methods to support a hybrid workforce
Creating new, flexible opportunities for employee caregivers
Expanding EAP offerings or employee understanding of available services

4) Describe the nominee’s professional accomplishments.
Examples may include:

Certifications/designations earned
Board/volunteer experience

5) Additional Supporting Documents (Optional)
Examples may include:

Letters of Recommendation
Additional Testimonials
Press Releases or News Articles
Other Relevant Documents

Supporting document 1

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Supporting document 2

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6) I affirm that the information provided in this nomination is accurate to the best of my knowledge.*

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7) I agree that DMEC may contact me for additional information if needed.*

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