Rising in Excellence Award Nomination

Rising in Excellence is an award that is presented to a member of SME who is in the South Dakota business community and has built a business or is leading within their organization.

Judging of the award will be done blind by removing the nominees name and identifying information, meaning your written nomination is all the judges will use in making their decision. Please be thorough in your responses and be sure to answer the given questions in detail, providing examples and stories.

Looking for ideas of who to nominate? Browse the full list of SME SIOUX FALLS MEMBERSHIP.

NOMINATIONS DUE MAY 15th.

Criteria for the Rising in Excellence Award

Nominee must be:
- Current member of SME Sioux Falls.
- Between the ages of 25-45.
- An individual in the SD business community who has built a business or is leading in their organization.
- An individual who has contributed within their organization and has a track record of 5+ years.
- Viewed as a future leader in the community.
- Volunteers time, treasure, and/or talents.
- SME Board Members are not eligible for nomination.

Nominator Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Place of Employment*

Email*

Cell Phone*

Work Phone*

Mailing Address*

City*

State*

ZIP code*

Nominee Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Place of Employment*

Email*

Phone*

Mailing Address*

City*

State*

ZIP code*

What impact has the nominee made in the community?*

What impact has the nominee made in their place of business?*

What organizations is the nominee a part of?*