Purpose: The Midwest Regional Chapter of
ASIS&T will provide an award to pay for full registration at the ASIS&T
Annual Meeting to two Chapter members each year, in order to increase chapter
representation at the Meeting and to support a member who might not otherwise find means to
attend.
Structure of award: The Chapter will award money directly to ASIS&T on behalf of the recipient. ASIS&T HQ will assist with crediting the funds to the recipient.
Who can apply: Any member in good standing of the Midwest Regional Chapter of
ASIS&T may apply, except for members serving on the awards committee.
Amount of award: The award will cover the
complete registration cost for attendance at the Annual Meeting, plus the other
costs such as travel and lodging, up to a total amount of $1000.00 USD. The award will first be applied to registration costs, with remainder going to other costs.
2024 Timeline:
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Award applications open: May 15
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Award applications due: June 15
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Award announced: June 31
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ASIS&T early registration ends: August 12
Application process: Applicants for this award
must complete the application form. The
Chair will forward applications to the Awards Committee, which will decide on a
recipient. Upon receiving notification of an award, the applicant has 1 week to
accept or decline the award. In the event of a declined award, the Awards Committee may choose a different recipient.
Awards Committee: The Awards Committee will
consist of a minimum of 2 chapter members appointed by the Midwest Regional
Chapter Chair, in addition to the Chair. Judging will be performed anonymously (the reviewers will not know the identity of the applicants).