Award Application
The application consists of four sections:
- Section 1: Candidate contact and membership information
- Section 2: Candidate Questionnaire
- Section 3: Endorsement letters and signature
- Section 4: Media relations information
Award Criteria
SMPS Business Developer of the Year Candidate Statement
The Business Developer of the Year award recognizes SMPS members who have demonstrated significant and measurable accomplishments in their role as business developer at their firm at various levels of experience. Nominees must demonstrate significant and measurable accomplishments both procuring and retaining clients in their role as business developer at their firm. This recognition will showcase the vital role of business developers within the A/E/C industries.
Provide a brief essay on what receiving the SMPS Business Developer of the Year award would mean to the candidate. Required for all business development experience level candidates to complete. (Limit: 500 words)
Business Development Accomplishments
Summarize and provide examples of the candidate's significant business development accomplishments that can be demonstrated by measurable results and have brought value to your firm and/or the profession. Descriptions of actions and results are required. Required for all business development experience level candidates to complete.
Examples:
- Using measurable results, demonstrate business development activities that provide significant growth for your firm such as:
- Generating revenue
- Gaining new clients
- Retaining existing clients
- Business strategies and relationships
- Provide examples of how the candidate embraced new technologies
- Provide an example of a successful project pursuit from start to finish.
Summary of business development accomplishments and contributions (Limit: 500 words)
Business Development Leadership
Summarize and provide examples of the candidate's exceptional leadership skills among peers and colleagues, demonstrating collaborative work in business development. Encouraged for all business development experience level candidates to complete; required for 6-11+ years of experience candidates to complete.
Examples:
- The candidate shows examples of leadership at their firm in their BD role
- Give examples of internal strategies and mentorship provided by the candidate at their firm
- Give examples of how candidate collaborated with diverse groups
- Show how the candidate demonstrated business with integrity while fostering respect for both their firm and the industry as a whole.
- Candidates give examples that demonstrate leadership progression in their career
- Participated in a subject matter expert panel; provided peer-to-peer mentorship; speaking engagements, presentations, writing, etc.
Summary of business development leadership. (Limit: 500 words)
Professional Contributions
Summarize and provide examples of contributions by the candidate to helping other industry professionals advance their skills and grow their careers and/or their firms. Internal or external from the candidate's firm; formal or informal, Encouraged for all business development experience levels candidates to complete; required for 11+ years of experience candidates to complete.
Examples:
- Participation in a mentorship program
- Participation in an industry or community organization that helps others advance their skill set or career, ie. coach, advisor, or educator.
Summary of professional contributions (Limit: 500 words)
Career Aspirations
Provide a summary that includes examples of how the candidate's professional accomplishments to date will contribute to their career advancement. Required for all business development experience levels candidates to complete.
Examples:
- Describe the candidate's intended career path
- Describe the candidate's career aspirations for the next 5 years
Summary of career aspirations (Limit: 500 words)
SMPS Engagement
Provide a summary of any volunteer roles and responsibilities at the chapter, regional, and/or Society level or programs in which the candidate has participated as an attendee or presenter. Please distinguish between Society, regional, and chapter-level positions, programs, and awards. Required for all business development experience level candidates to complete.
Examples:
- Education program speaking or writing contributions
- Committee or leadership role (i.e., president vs. committee member)
- Awards and recognition (MCA, chapter awards, etc.)
Summary of SMPS engagement. (Limit: 500 words)