FAQs: NAEM Excellence Awards
What is the purpose of the NAEM Excellence Awards?
The NAEM Excellence Awards recognize and elevate professionals in the environmental, health and safety, and sustainability communities, as well as showcase best practices of EHS&S management.What are the award categories?
For information on eligibility criteria, visit the links above.Can anyone submit a nomination form?
Yes. Nominators and nominees need not be members of NAEM.Can I nominate more than one person?
Yes. But you will need to submit a separate nomination for each nominee.Is there a word count limit for the nomination responses?
Yes. Each required response is limited to a maximum of 500 words.Are letters of recommendation required?
For the Lifetime Achievement Award, we ask that you submit two letters of recommendation. For the Leadership-in-Action Award, we ask that you submit one letter of recommendation. All letters of recommendation must be written by individuals other than the nominator. The NexGen Leader Award does not require a letter of recommendation.When does the nomination period close?
Nominations must be submitted by 11:59 PM (PST) on Friday, July 17, 2026.Is there a fee to nominate?
No.Who will be judging the awards?
Nominees will be evaluated by an independent panel of judges. Neither NAEM nor its sponsors will influence the selection of award recipients.Will there be an awards ceremony?
Yes. Award recipients will be recognized in front of their professional peers at an awards ceremony luncheon during FORUM26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Will award recipients receive any other recognition or benefits?
Yes. Award recipients and their companies will receive the following recognition and benefits:- Award recipients and their respective companies will be recognized on-stage during the awards ceremony luncheon at FORUM26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- A commemorative award will be presented to each recipient during the awards ceremony.
- All award recipients will receive a complimentary one-day pass to FORUM26 as well as a significantly discounted registration for the entire conference.
- Award recipients may also be asked to participate in panel discussions at FORUM26 and other NAEM programs throughout 2026-2027.
When will award nominees know if they’ve been selected?
Award recipients and/or finalists will be notified in September prior to FORUM26 in order to arrange travel to attend the awards ceremony (and conference).Public announcement of NAEM Excellence Award recipients will occur during FORUM26.