This year at its conference, ACEDS will commence an annual celebration recognizing outstanding individual achievements and efforts in the e-discovery community. Awards will be given in seven categories to ACEDS members and others that have been nominated by their peers as pioneers and innovators in the e-discovery industry, or have otherwise shown special dedication to advancing the profession.
You can use the link provided above to make your nominations in the various Award categories that are referenced below:
The deadline to submit award nominations is July 15, 2015.
Voting Categories Include the Following:
1. Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is given to an individual in the e-discovery field who has shown a lifetime commitment to the advancement of the e-discovery profession. This person has been a pioneer in promoting excellence in e-discovery, has served as a leader and a mentor to other e-discovery professionals, and has dedicated his or her career to raising awareness of e-discovery issues on a global scale. Candidates do not have to be ACEDS members.
2. E-Discovery Person of the Year
This award is given to a member of ACEDS whose on-the-job achievements have had a significant impact on and contributed to the advancement of the e-discovery profession. This individual has gone above and beyond in the last year to support e-discovery initiatives within his or her department, organization, community or group and has exhibited extraordinary dedication to performing e-discovery in a manner that is “just, speedy and inexpensive.” Only ACEDS members will be considered for this award.
3. CEDS Ambassador Award
This award recognizes outstanding achievement in promoting the value of CEDS and e-discovery competence to individuals in the e-discovery profession.
4. CEDS Scholarship Award
Given to an individual who is entering into the e-discovery profession and wishes to take the CEDS Certification in order to advance their career. Monies will be paid directly to ACEDS in the name of the winner.
- The scholarship is to be used solely and exclusively for the purpose of taking CEDS and to purchase study materials in connection with the preparation to take CEDS. Upon successful completion and passing of the exam, the individual will receive membership in the organization.
- Candidates do not have to be ACEDS members and recipients do not have to attend the Conference.
This award recognizes an individual ACEDS member for outstanding leadership in his or her local chapter. Only ACEDS chapter members can nominate candidates for this award.Recipient must have taken CEDS Exam within one year of receiving the award (September 30)
6. Chapter of the Year
This award recognizes an ACEDS Member Chapter for outstanding achievements, successful events, membership growth and excellence in consistently delivering value to the e-discovery professionals in its geographical region.
7. Executive Director's Award (No Nominations Solicited for this Award)
This award recognizes five (5) ACEDS members who are chosen by the Executive Director and ACEDS management as having been outstanding evangelists for ACEDS in promoting and supporting its mission and purpose.
*Employees of Barbri and/or its affiliates are not eligible to be nominated or receive these awards.
*The nominees will be reviewed and selected by an independent panel of judges appointed by ACEDS management.
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