Lifetime Achievement Award
NAEM's Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious annual award honoring an individual's contribution to their company and the environment, health & safety, and/or sustainability (EHS&S) fields. It recognizes an EHS&S leader whose vision and commitment has positively shaped the EHS&S fields within a corporate management role.
Deadline to submit: Friday, August 29, 2025
Deadline to submit: Friday, August 29, 2025
QUALIFICATIONS
Nominees must have:- 20+ years of exceptional EHS&S performance, currently serving as an in-house EHS&S leader (retired executives who worked part of calendar year 2025 are eligible)
- Distinguished service and leadership within the field(s) of environment, health & safety, sustainability
- Demonstrated impact on organizational performance
- Commitment to advancing the practice of corporate environment, health & Safety, sustainability management
- Proven leadership effectiveness in the development of professionals in their field
- Commitment to lifelong learning
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Self-nominations are encouraged and accepted
- All EHS & Sustainability professionals, including corporate in-house employees, consultants, colleagues, and teams may nominate an individual for the NAEM Lifetime Achievement Award
- Nominators may nominate more than one individual — a separate form is required for each nominee
- Membership in NAEM is not required to nominate or be nominated
- Individuals who sit on NAEM's Board of Directors are not eligible to be nominated
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS*
- A completed nomination form
- Two letters of recommendation
