TAPPI is requesting nominations
for the Young Professionals Division’s Top 20 Under 30 Award. The contest is
intended to recognize individuals under the age of 30 who stand out as emerging
leaders in the global pulp, paper, packaging and related industries. The
deadline to submit nomination forms is Dec. 1, 2014.
“Young Professionals are the
future of our industry and we’re excited to give them individual recognition,”
said Larry N. Montague, TAPPI president and CEO. “The YP Top 20 Under 30
achievement is one way we can emphasize the creativity we see from this generation
of driven and innovative minds as well as encourage them to become more
personally involved in the industry.”
In addition to being recognized
throughout 2015 in TAPPI’s various publications and online, winners will be
invited to attend their division-specific TAPPI conference during 2015 to
receive their award.
Nominations can be submitted by
completing the online form or by downloading the form . To complete the
submission process, both the completed form and and a copy of the nominee’s
resume must be emailed to YP@tappi.org.
Nominees do not need to be TAPPI
members, however, winners must be a member of TAPPI. To Join TAPPI or renew
your membership for award eligibility, visit TAPPI’s membership site.
The Young Professionals Division
is composed of TAPPI members that are college undergraduates, recent graduates
and young professionals in the industry. The division provides a wide range of
products, services and educational opportunities, as well as a means for
experiencing different professional areas, resources for career advancement and
the chance to network with peers and industry professionals.
