About the Emmett Leahy Award

Awarded for Outstanding Contributions and Accomplishments that Have a Major Impact on the Records and Information Management Profession

The Emmett Leahy Award recognizes an individual whose contributions and outstanding accomplishments have a major impact on the records and information management profession. Established in 1967, this award honors the spirit of innovation, dedication, and excellence in records and information management of Emmett Leahy, an icon in the development of the life cycle approach to managing records and information .

The Emmett Leahy Award, which is not formally affiliated with any profession, or professional association, is presented at a different venue every year. Jason Baron, the 2011 Emmett Leahy Award recipient, typifies the outstanding contributions to the information and records management profession that are associated with the Emmett Leahy Award. Additional information on Jason Baron and previous award recipients is available here.

Eligibility and Nomination for the Award

Any individual who has had a major impact on the field of records and information management is eligible to be nominated. A nominee does not have to be a Certified Records Manager or a member of a professional organization. Past winners have included users, educators, archivists, records managers, and consultants - both within the United States and internationally .

Individuals, employers, or professional associations may make nominations. Nominations should be sent electronically to Christine Ardern, Chair of the Leahy Award Committee (christine@emmettleahyaward.org) by March 1, 2012. Nomination letters should succinctly (no more than two pages) and clearly identify the significant contributions the individual has made to the information and records management profession that meet the criteria for the Leahy Award. The Committee will review nominations on the basis of the published selection criteria and invite nominees who meet the Award criteria to submit formal applications. The Committee will review the submissions of invited nominees and select the recipient of the 2012 Emmett Leahy Award. The award will be presented at a venue selected by the Award Committee. This venue will depend on the geographic location of the award winner, among other factors.