Awards 2016
Promising Professional Award
Nomination Form
Introduction
This individual award recognises the exceptional achievements of a CIEEM member during the
early stages of their career (only Graduate, Associate and Qualifying membership grades are
eligible). The winner will have demonstrated above-average competence and a strong
commitment to their professional development. This can be demonstrated through their
achievements, knowledge, skills, leadership, commitment and inspiration for others in the field of
ecology and environmental management.
Criteria and Eligibility
This award is open only to Graduate, Associate and Qualifying members of the Institute.
Nominees will be assessed against the following five professional qualities and attributes:
1. Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates:
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2. Communication
Demonstrates the ability to:
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3. Leadership and Team
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Effective application of knowledge and skills above the expected level
for the grade of employment
The ability to take responsibility for personal development
The ability to be a self-starter and use initiative
Successfully communicate ideas and complex messages with a range of
audiences
Share knowledge and experience with others
Communicate effectively through a variety of media (i.e. articles,
presentations, reports etc.)
Seek and respond to feedback
Demonstrates the ability to:
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Build and sustain productive working relationships
Successfully influence others
Inspire and motivate others
4. Making Decisions and
Problem-Solving
Demonstrates the ability to:
5. Personal Achievements
Demonstrates the ability to:
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Act decisively
Use knowledge and skills to inform decisions
Use innovative/creative approaches
Challenge and investigate
Manage the expectations of others
Take responsibility and deliver results (on time and in budget)
Show initiative and enthusiasm
Exceed expectations
Be flexible and adaptable
Self-manage and perform well under pressure
Making a Nomination
Nominations for the Promising Professional Award must be made by two CIEEM members (only
Full members and Fellows are eligible to make a nomination). Self-nominations are not accepted.
Additional material to support this entry can be provided but must be limited to 4 pages. This can
include testimonials from clients / partner organisations and/or examples of the candidates work.
Please email the nomination form to awards@cieem.net by the closing date of Monday 1 February
2016.
Nominator 1
Name:
Member no.:
Email:
I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information provided is accurate and
complete.
Nominator 2
Name:
Member no.:
Email:
I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information provided is accurate and
complete.
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Nominee for the CIEEM Promising Professional Award
Name:
Contact details (if known):
Please outline below, with reference to the five criteria, why this member should receive the
CIEEM Promising Professional Award. (Max. 1000 words total for all five criteria.) Please note
that your nomination text will be the principal piece of information that the judges will use in
their shortlisting, so please ensure to address all five criteria listed below and be as specific and
evidence-based as possible in making your case for your nominee.
1. Knowledge and Skills
2. Communication
3. Leadership and Team Working
4. Making Decisions and Problem-Solving
5. Personal Achievements
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