Objective

1. The NextGen of the Year Award recognizes an ASIS member under age 40 who demonstrates commitment to ASIS International and the profession through leadership, teamwork, and innovation.

Eligibility

1. Nominee must be a current ASIS member in good standing.
2. Nominee must be less than 40 years of age during the award year, defined as the previous calendar year (January - December).
3. Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in any following year.
4. Members of the ASIS Global Board of Directors and ASIS Awards Committee are ineligible.

Nominations

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

Criteria

1. Professional certifications
2. Leadership and teamwork skills
3. Sense of Innovation
4. Commitment to ASIS International

Evaluation and Selection

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

Award and Recognition

1. The award recipient will be formally recognized at the annual Global Security Exchange.
2. 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).
3. The award recipient will be featured in ASIS marketing and communications vehicles.