2018 CEO of the Year Submission Form

**2018 Snow Business CEO of the Year Submission Form**

Submissions are due by Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Visit here for contest rules and more information. Please email Ellen@sima.org with any questions and to confirm submission.

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Prerequisite

Candidate must be the CEO, president, owner or equivalent position at a snow contracting company who is actively involved in the management of snow and ice operations. Candidates may apply directly for the award or be nominated by a peer in the industry.

Candidate Information

Candidate's Name

Candidate's Company

Candidate's Phone Number

Candidate's Email Address

Instructions

Please respond to the following questions in detail, providing specific examples related to the criteria when possible. Submissions with complete sentences and more detail are more likely to advance through the nomination process.

Company Growth & Profitability (100-200 words)

1. Describe how the candidate led the company’s growth and profitability specifically related to snow and ice management over the past year.

2. What innovations and/or process changes has the candidate implemented to move the company forward?

3. How does the candidate promote employee and public safety during winter operations?

Professionalism & Leadership (100-200 words)

1. Describe the candidate's current role in the company, including primary areas of focus (sales, ops, business management, etc.). Provide specific examples of outstanding leadership.

2. What is the candidate’s vision for employee development and creating career paths for team members in the organization?

3. Describe the candidate's approach to building a strong company culture.

Community Involvement (100-200 words)

1. Describe the candidate’s involvement in the community (organizations supported, types of support provided, etc.)

2. Does the company also encourage its team members to provide community service? (Describe)

SIMA Involvement (100-200 words)

1. Is the candidate a SIMA member?

2. Does the candidate currently have Certified Snow Professional and/or Advanced Snow Manager credentials? (Describe)

3. Is the candidate involved in the association through work on committees, volunteerism, etc.? (Describe)

Industry Advancement (100-200 words)

Describe how the candidate has advanced the professionalism of the industry and/or has advocated for the industry at the local, state or federal level.

References

Provide at least one written letter (upload below) from a third party that can attest to the candidate’s reflection of the above criteria OR fill out the fields below to provide a reference that SIMA can contact on your behalf.

Reference name

Reference company

Reference phone number

Reference email address

Click the box below to upload a reference letter

Nominator Information (if applicable)

Nominator's name

Nominator's company

Nominator's phone number

Nominator's email address