UKeiG is now seeking the 2013 nominations for its second prestigious award.

 

The Jason Farradane Award is made to an individual or a group of people in recognition of outstanding work in the information profession.

 

The Award is given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the information profession, by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

* raising the profile of the information profession within an organisation or field of endeavour in a way which has become an exemplar to others;

* raising the awareness of the value of information in the workplace;

* demonstrating excellence in education and teaching in information science;

* a major contribution to the theory and practice  of information science or information management.

 

Key characteristics that the judging panel will look for in nominations are innovation, initiative, originality and practicality. None of the criteria should be read as implying activity over an extended period. The Award is open to individuals or groups from anywhere in the world.
 
Nominations should take the form of a short description (no more than 3 sides of A4) of the work in question, together with full contact details of both the nominee and the nominator. Do not forget to include any documentation, references or URLs which may support the nomination. Nominations should reach the judges by Friday September 13th 2013.

 

Further information on the award’s web pages: http://www.ukeig.org.uk/awards/jason-farradane.

 

Nominations for the 2013 Award are now invited, and should be sent with full supporting documentation to:

Chris Armstrong
Penbryn
Bronant
Aberystwyth
SY23 4TJ 

Tel & Fax: 01974 251302
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The closing date for nominations is Friday September 13th 2013.