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Bob Stone Direct Marketer of the Year – Nomination Form
Thank you for taking the time to nominate a candidate for the Direct Marketer of the Year. Please
review the questions/criteria below and submit your nomination in writing to Jessica Best at
[email protected] no later than January 31, 2016.
First, we need to know a little background on your candidate. Please fill out the following information.
You may also submit a 1-page bio sheet in addition to this form.
NOTE: This candidate may NOT be on the current KCDMA Board of Directors.
Candidate Information
Candidate’s Full Name: _______________________________________________________________
Candidate’s Title: ____________________________________________________________________
Candidate’s Company Name: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Nominator Information
Nominator Full Name: ________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
To nominate your candidate, please review the six criteria on the following page and tell us how each
applies to the candidate. Be specific but concise: each response should be no more than 200 words and
the entire nomination form/letter should be no longer than 2 pages (not counting this page) when
complete.
If available, but not mandatory, you may provide testimonials from professional colleagues, describing
how the candidate has brought distinction to their own company, to KCDMA, or the direct marketing
industry in Kansas City or globally.
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Nomination Form – Direct Marketer of the Year
(Maximum length: 2 pages)
1.
Identify your candidate’s contributions to the field of direct marketing that have enhanced the
growth and advancement of the discipline and techniques of successful direct marketing.
(Less than 200 words)
This might include items such as speaking engagements, honors/recognition received,
enhanced educational development and innovative techniques.
2.
Speak to the candidate’s educational support (as a mentor/teacher), and how they show
unselfish dedication to furthering the educational, promotional and industry related programs
and goals of KCDMA. Nominees need to have demonstrated a willingness to share their
expertise and knowledge through committee work and other assignments.
(Less than 200 words)
This might include teaching or mentoring in academic/industry/work environments,
and/or KCDMA committee work or developing new outreach opportunities for KCDMA.
3.
Speak to how the nominee adheres to direct marketing ethics, and/or endorses the Direct
Marketing Association Guidelines for Ethical Business Practices and other laws governing
advertising and marketing. See an overview from Target Marketing here. (Less than 200 words)
This might be an area of recognized adherence but with no specific action.
4.
Note his or her distinction to their company and to KCDMA, bringing distinction to the
company he or she represents, to KCDMA, and to the direct marketing industry.
(Less than 200 words)
This might include other areas not included in #1, specifically how the individual stands
out – through innovation, passion, or time-spent in involvement.
5.
Is this nominee an active participant-members of KCDMA, now or previously? Are they a
current KCDMA member?
6.
What else would you like to tell us about your candidate? You may note any additional areas not
covered, such as passion for direct marketing, loyalty to the discipline or to the association, or
other pertinent information about why this year is the year for your candidate.
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