The Society of Plastics Engineers-Injection Molding Division (SPE-IMD) is announcing a new award to recognize
young engineers and plastics professionals who are in the injection molding industry, the Outstanding Young
Injection Molding Professional Award (OYIMP). This award recognizes injection molding engineers, age 35 or
younger, who have made exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the molding industry.
Nominees are selected by the SPE-IMD’s Awards Committee based on a single outstanding accomplishment
including technical, leadership, management, or for several significant accomplishments in one or more areas of
activity. The impact of these accomplishments should be recognized beyond the nominee’s own company.
Nomination Eligibility and Requirements
● Age 35 or younger on November 1 of the year of nomination
● An engineer, technologist, or professional working in the plastics industry
● Must be employed by an injection molding company or a company that DEALS with injection molding
Note: SPE membership is not a requirement for nominees
To submit an Outstanding Injection Molding Professional Award nomination:
● Verify that the nominee meets all necessary eligibility requirements outlined above and on the
nomination form. Note: the award is open to both U.S. and international citizens.
● Submit a one-page nomination letter that includes nominator’s intent to recommend the nominee,
significant technical, leadership, or management activities/achievements of the nominee. Note:
Self-nominations and/or submissions are accepted.
● Include one strong, broad-based letter of recommendation, preferably by the nominee’s immediate
supervisor. Note: This is different than the nominator and the letter has to be on the referee’s
letterhead.
● Enclose the nominee’s CV (Curriculum Vitae) or resume. All nominations must include one of these
forms of career histories.
Send the nomination letter, recommendation letter, and resume or CV no later than 5 PM EST on
January 15, 2020 to:
Lynzie Nebel, OYIMP Committee Chair, SPE Injection Molding Division
Email: lynzie.nebel@gmail.com
