Distinguished Service Award Process
The Distinguished Service Award Selection Committee of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) announces that CSCMP is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Distinguished Service Award (DSA).
Information on current and previous Distinguished Service Award winners.
The DSA is given to an academic, consultant, or practitioner who exemplifies sustained, consistent, and excellent service to the development of the discipline of supply chain management. The selected individual will have shown to have high integrity and moral principles throughout his or her professional career. While many distinguished individuals have been nominated for the DSA, it is imperative that the emphasis of this award be on distinguished service. This award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual for achievement in supply chain management.
Who Is Eligible?
All individuals who have made contributions to the field of supply chain management are eligible for the DSA. This includes practitioners with responsibilities in a functional area of supply chain management, consultants, and educators—anyone who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of supply chain management. For example, a person could be nominated for contributions or innovations involving technology, for contributions in educating others in the concept of supply chain management, or for increasing awareness of the general business community of supply chain management’s role in the overall economy. Please note: Not eligible for consideration are current members of CSCMP’s Board of Directors, individuals who are currently under contract with CSCMP research, and CSCMP staff members.
Nominator’s Responsibilities
As a nominator, you are responsible for demonstrating that your nominee deserves this award. You must provide evidence that your nominee has made a contribution of long-term impact to the profession, and that the contribution exceeds the level of expectation of the individual’s day-to-day job performance. The contribution could involve a seminal idea such as the introduction of bar coding, the application of lean manufacturing, or innovations in procurement as examples.
To be considered for the 2010 DSA, CSCMP must receive the nomination form and supporting data for the candidate no later than Friday, April 30, 2010. The award will be presented at CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference in San Diego, California, USA, held September 26-29, 2010.
2010 Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form
Information Required
Please provide a descriptive summary of the candidate’s achievements and contributions. The nominees will be evaluated based on the following five elements. Definitions of the criteria and an explanation of what a good nomination consists of.
- Sustained and distinguished record of contribution to the discipline of supply chain management
- Contribution above the normal expectations of the job
- Recognition as a leader in supply chain management
- Recognition as an innovator in supply chain management
- Education of the supply chain management profession (both orally and written)
The summary should be no more than five (5) pages in length describing specific aspects of your nominee’s business and professional experiences, providing specific examples. The nomination packet must also include two to three letters of recommendation written in support by members of the supply chain management profession. Letters of recommendation written by current members of CSCMP’s Board of Directors are not admissible.
- Nominations must be accompanied by a fully completed nomination form and should be e-mailed to Sue Paulson, CSCMP Staff Liaison DSA Selection Committee, at spaulson@cscmp.org.
- Questions regarding the DSA process may be directed to Sue Paulson at +1 630.645.3469.
