Nomination Form for Outstanding Organization

Presented by the AFS Talent Development Division

The AFS Talent Development Division is looking for an AFS member Organization that has impacted the metalcasting industry through their contributions.

Thank you for nominating an organization for its contributions to the metalcasting industry.

Below are step-by-step instructions for completing the form.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.
The only areas that are required to be completed are the nominee information and you as the submitter.

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* 1. Name of Organization

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* 2. Contact at Organization

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* 3. Affiliated Company/Organization

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* 4. Telephone Number of Contact or Organization

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* 5. Email address of Contact at Organization

Participation in Industry Associations

Qualifications: The nominee must be an active member of the American Foundry Society (AFS) and demonstrate significant industry involvement through board membership, committee leadership, event organization, or mentoring.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

Membership in Relevant Associations

Qualifications:

List all relevant associations (e.g., AFS, NADCA) and the year of membership.
Attach supporting documents like proof of membership.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

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* 6. Association Names

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* 7. Years of Membership

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* 8. Upload supporting documents (e.g., proof of membership)

Please have all items in one document. You do not have the ability to upload multiple documents

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Active Roles (e.g., Board Membership, Committee Leadership)

Qualifications:

List any leadership roles the nominee has held and describe their involvement and impact in these roles.
Attach supporting documents such as confirmation of leadership roles or testimonials.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

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* 9. Role -Titles (board member, committee leader, etc.)

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* 10. Years Held (board member, committee leader, etc.)

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* 11. Please provide a brief description of the Organizations involvement and impact in these roles

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* 12. Attach supporting documents (e.g., confirmation of leadership roles, testimonials)

Please have all items in one document. You do not have the ability to upload multiple documents

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Participation in Conferences and Initiatives

Qualifications:
The nominee should actively contribute to conferences, either through presentations or event organization.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

Number and Quality of Contributions (Presentations, Panels)

Qualifications:
List the presentations, panels, or discussions the nominee has contributed to in the past three years.

Describe the quality of their contributions and the impact on the audience.
Attach supporting documents like event programs or speaker invitations.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

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* 13. Event Names

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* 14. Roles (Presenter, Panelist, etc.)

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* 15. Dates of Events

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* 16. Description of the quality of contributions and audience impacts

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* 17. Attach supporting documents (e.g., event programs, feedback, speaker invitations)

Please have all items in one document. You do not have the ability to upload multiple documents

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Sponsorship or Organization of Industry Events

Qualifications:
List any industry events the nominee has sponsored or organized.

Describe their role and the event's impact on the industry.
Attach supporting documents like event flyers or sponsorship agreements.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

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* 18. Event Name

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* 19. Role (Sponsor, Organizer)

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* 20. Date

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* 21. Description of the Organizations role and the event’s impact on the industry

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* 22. Attach supporting documents (e.g., event flyers, sponsorship agreements)

Please have all items in one document. You do not have the ability to upload multiple documents

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Thought Leadership

The Organization must regularly contribute to industry publications and actively engage in public speaking events such as keynotes or webinars, demonstrating expertise and influence within the metalcasting industry.

Contributions to Industry Publications (Articles, Papers)

Qualifications:
The nominee should regularly contribute to industry publications and public speaking events, showcasing their expertise.

List articles or papers published by the nominee and explain their contribution to the publication and the industry.
Attach supporting documents like copies of articles or links to publications.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

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* 23. Title(s)

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* 24. Publication Name(s)

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* 25. Dates of Publication(s)

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* 26. Description of the Organizations contribution to the publication and its relevance to the industry:

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* 27. Attach supporting documents (e.g., links to publications, copies of articles)

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Public Speaking Engagements (Keynotes, Webinars)

Qualifications:

List keynote speeches or webinars led by the nominee and describe the impact of these engagements.
Attach supporting documents like event recordings or invitations.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

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* 28. Event Name(s)

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* 29. Role (Keynote Speaker, Webinar Host)

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* 30. Date(s)

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* 31. Description of the impact and reach of the Organizations public speaking engagements

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* 32. Attach supporting documents (e.g., links to event recordings, invitations)

Please have all items in one document. You do not have the ability to upload multiple documents

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Collaboration with Peers

Qualifications:
The nominee should demonstrate collaboration with peers through joint projects or participation in task forces.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

Joint Projects or Initiatives with Other Organizations

Qualifications:

List any joint projects or initiatives the nominee has been involved in. Provide details of their role and the impact on the industry.
Attach supporting documents like project reports or partnership agreements.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

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* 33. Project Name

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* 34. Partner Organization(s)

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* 35. Role in Project

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* 36. Description of the collaborative effort and its impact on the industry

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* 37. Attach supporting documents (e.g., project reports, partnership agreements)

Please have all items in one document. You do not have the ability to upload multiple documents

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Participation in Industry-wide Task Forces or Working Groups

Qualifications:

List task forces or working groups the nominee has participated in and describe their contributions.
Attach supporting documents like minutes of meetings or task force reports.

Please Note:

You are not required to complete every section if it does not apply to the nominee.
Fill in as many sections as relevant to highlight the nominee's qualifications.

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* 38. Task Force/Working Group Name(s)

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* 39. Role (Member, Chair, etc.)

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* 40. Duration of Participation

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* 41. Description of the Organizations contributions and impact on the working group

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* 42. Attach supporting documents (e.g., minutes of meetings, task force reports)

Please have all items in one document. You do not have the ability to upload multiple documents

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Submitters Information

REMEMBER:

You do not need to complete every section if it is not applicable to the nominee.
Complete the sections that best showcase the nominee’s qualifications.
Thank you for your nomination!

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* 43. Name of Submitter

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* 44. Relationship to Nominee (e.g., manager, colleague)

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* 45. Organization

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* 46. Address

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* 47. Email

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* 48. Phone Number

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* 49. I hereby certify that all information provided in this nomination form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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