Best Chapter in Professional Development Award

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Closing on: Feb 28, 2025

Best Chapter in Professional Development

This award recognizes a NAYGN chapter’s outstanding commitment and impact in developing the next generation of nuclear professionals. It highlights chapters that foster professional growth through innovative programs and initiatives that contribute to the industry’s future workforce. The submission should showcase a single event conducted in 2024 and described in detail to satisfy the voting rubric. The event may be something that is held annually by the chapter (e.g. an annual professional development workshop), but duplicate submissions for an event that has previously won will not be accepted. Each submission must highlight a distinct event that has not previously won this award.

Clarification and Criteria:

  1. Professional Development Activities
    • An activity that promotes skill-building, networking, mentorship, and career advancement, such as a workshop, seminar, or training.
    • An activity that facilitates leadership development, technical knowledge sharing, and hands-on experiences within the nuclear industry.
    • Engagement in an activity that helps members gain exposure to industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.
  2. Examples of Successful Professional Development Initiatives
    • Organizing a leadership training event or industry-specific workshop.
    • Creating a mentoring opportunity that connects experienced professionals with emerging talent.
    • Hosting a career fair or panel discussion to inform members about career paths and opportunities in the nuclear industry.
    • Offering a technical skill-building workshop relevant to nuclear careers.

Suggested Nomination Guidelines:

  • Activities and Contributions: Detail the professional development activity the chapter has organized, focusing on the impact on the next generation of nuclear professionals.
  • Impact on Members: Provide examples of how the activity has successfully developed members’ careers or prepared them for leadership roles in the industry.
  • Measurable Outcomes: Include metrics or specific examples of success, such as the number of participants, feedback, or career advancements resulting from the chapter’s event. 

Best Chapter in Professional Development Grading Rubric:

CriteriaDescriptionPoints
Alignment with Professional Development ObjectivesDemonstrates clear focus on fostering the growth and development of future nuclear professionals.0–5
Impact and EffectivenessEvidence of measurable success in developing members’ skills, careers, and leadership potential.0–5
Innovation and InitiativeInnovative approaches to professional development.0–5
Validation and OutcomesProvides specific metrics, feedback, or external recognition supporting the chapter’s contribution.0–5

Scoring Guidelines:

  • Total possible score: 20 points

Evaluation Process:

  • Each criterion is scored independently by reviewers.
  • Final scores are averaged across reviewers to ensure fairness and consistency.
  • In the event of a tie, a democratic vote will take place within the Awards Committee.

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DEI Commitment

This award nomination abides by the NAYGN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of NAYGN’s mission and values. As an organization, we are committed to ensuring an equitable, authentic, and inclusive culture for our members and the nuclear industry. We will focus on growing our relationships with diverse groups while simultaneously building trust, growth, and creativity across all chapters. NAYGN will continue to learn about and celebrate our members’ differences to foster a positive environment. NAYGN actively seeks and welcomes the participation of underrepresented or marginalized groups including but not limited to: women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, persons of all ages, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and other communities.

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