CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD FOR YOUNG TECHNOLOGIST OF THE YEAR
NOMINATION DUE DATE: 9 September 2016
OBJECTIVE:
To honour a young technologist who has:
- Rendered outstanding service to the profession or has made a contribution of distinction to civil engineering in some way
- To promote the practice and development of excellence in civil engineering amongst young technologists
- To create an awareness of the contribution made to the civil engineering industry by the SAICE in general and the Board of Technologists in particular
- To develop excellence in civil engineering amongst young technologists
- To provide role models for the youth
- To encourage leadership and entrepreneurship in civil engineering
- To encourage personal development young technologists
- Have made some sort of distinct contribution to civil engineering
To promote excellence in civil engineering by:
- fostering a culture of distinction in civil engineering within the built environment profession
- creating awareness of the contribution made to the civil engineering industry by the institution (SAICE)
- developing excellence in civil engineering amongst young technologists
- encouraging personal development in young people
CRITERIA:
The young technologist must be:
- A current SAICE member under the of 36
- Professionally registered or on the road to register as a PR Tech Eng.
- Dedicated to the civil engineering industry
- Actively involved in the institution (SAICE)
- Dedicated to the local community with regard to civil engineering
- An inspiration to younger technologists and scholars in the field as well as the general public
- Actively encouraging others to participate in the institution (SAICE)
- Show potential to become a worthy role models for the future of the industry
Other Criteria that would be beneficial:
The Young Technologist must have achieved/displayed the following:
- Any achievements that deserve recognition
- Show that they have the ability to positively influence the impact on the built environment and / or local community in the future
- Show leadership skills through their contribution to Civil Engineering
- Shown that they are the entrepreneurs of the future with their innovative thinking
NOMINATION PROCEDURE:
- Nominations for this award shall be submitted to the National Office by SAICE members, companies or branches and divisions
- The completed relevant document can be sent electronically to brigitte@saice.org.za
- With a short citation motivation why the nominee has been selected
- A brief bio or CV of the nominee
- Five high-resolution photographs of the nominee consisting of corporate and casual photos. These can include any social or family setting
- Entries to reach SAICE no later than 2nd September 2016 – email brigitte@saice.org.za
NOMINATION CONTENT AND ENTRY FORMAT:
Nominations can be sent to SAICE national head office electronically via email to brigitte@saice.org.za with the following information:
A word document with the content and questions answered as stated below
1. Title page with:
- Name of nominee:
- Company of employment:
- Designation/role of nominee:
- Age of the nominee:
- Registration or registration category being pursued:
2. Citation:
- A short motivation stating why the young technologist has been nominated for the award
3. Professional career achievements – a summary listing their achievements so far:
- Academic achievements accomplished – including academic qualifications
- Corporate achievements at the level they are at
- Types of project/s involvement in projects
- Other outstanding achievements in the industry
4. Contribution and impact on civil society:
- Contribution to VA’s and other engineering societies (SAICE, ECSA, CESA, SAFCEC, CIDB, CBE, SAFEO, FAEO and so forth)
- Community development initiatives undertaken in their capacity as a Young Technologist
- Improvement made on the quality of life in the community
5. Project management ability and career progress examples:
- Technical knowledge and skills related to their work
- Showing good skills in decision making
- Ability to foresee and overcome challenges using their initiative
6. Impact made on civil engineering aspects:
- Involvement in major projects – how they contributed to the team and their supervisor
- Innovation ideas and developments
- The ability to think ahead and being aware of environmental issues, efficient energy and green engineering
7. Photographs:
- Five high-resolution photographs of the nominee, in the their professional and / or casual environment
8. CV/ Bio:
- Short one page CV or bio of the nominated engineer
ADJUDICAITON PROCEDURE:
- Adjudication will be carried out by a nominated panel of at least three judges under the Chairmanship of a past president
- At this level, the adjudication will be carried out on the material submitted in the citation and entry
- The judges will select the most deserving Young Technologist for the award and this will be announced at annual awards function on 13th October 2016
Nominations for this award will close on 9 September 2016
Nominations to be sent to: Brigitte O’ Connor
Events Manager
brigitte@saice.org.za
For queries contact Brigitte O’ Connor on 011 805 5947 / 061 626 7788 / brigitte@saice.org.za