Objective

The E.J. Criscuoli, Jr., CPP Memorial Volunteer Leadership Award recognizes an ASIS International member who has demonstrated long-term commitment and significant contributions to ASIS regions and chapters.

Eligibility

Nominee must be a current ASIS member in good standing.Nominee must have served as an ASIS volunteer leader for a minimum of ten (10) years.Nominee must have a record of chapter or regional leadership that includes service as a board member or committee chairman.A nominee’s record may include service to multiple ASIS International regions and chapters during this period.Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in any following year.Certain individuals holding elevated positions within ASIS International are ineligible to be nominated for any award, including current members of the ASIS Global Board of Directors and ASIS Awards Committee.

Nominations

Nominations may be submitted by any member in good standing, to include self-nominations.All nominations must be submitted via the online awards management platform by the publicized annual deadline.

Criteria

Commitment and contributions to ASIS InternationalExamples include, but are not limited to:Establishing or revitalizing a chapterMentoring and recruiting chapter members for board and committee positionsEstablishing a chapter program for member career advancement, professional visibility, and/or networkingOrganizing and/or leading a local or regional professional seminar, workshop, or conference that expands the influence of the local ASIS ChapterOrganizing and/or leading a community service, civic, or other project that enhances the reputation of the local ASIS Chapter or ASIS International

Evaluation and Selection

A Selection Committee or panel will evaluate the nominees based on the established criteria and identify one (1) winner.The Selection Committee may opt not to select a winner in any given award year if there are no suitable nominations.The Selection Committee relies solely on the information provided in the nominations.Notifications will be issued via the online awards management platform.

Award and Recognition

The award recipient will be formally recognized at the annual Global Security Exchange.The award recipient will receive an engraved award, digital promotional graphics, complimentary All-Access Pass registration to the award year’s Global Security Exchange, and three (3) nights of complimentary hotel accommodation (to be determined by ASIS International).The award recipient will be featured in ASIS marketing and communications vehicles.

About E.J. Criscuoli, Jr., CPP

Ernest (Cris) J. Criscuoli, Jr., CPP joined ASIS International in 1960 and was elected by the ASIS Board of Directors to serve as President from 1974-1975. He continued to serve as a renowned volunteer leader from 1977-1994. Mr. Criscuoli passed away in 2023; his contributions to the global membership of ASIS International, and the profession as a whole, will live on for years to come.