DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS—
REVOLUTIONIZING THE INDUSTRY

Celebrate Indiana’s emerging leaders. NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY!

DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS—
REVOLUTIONIZING THE INDUSTRY

Champion Indiana’s emerging leaders. APPLY HERE!

KNOW SOMEONE ON THE RISE?

Presented by Conexus Indiana, Rising 30 honors advanced manufacturing and logistics’ emerging leaders—building a prestigious community of young professionals revolutionizing the industry. Thirty honorees under the age of 30 will be selected each year and celebrated for their extraordinary talent and innovative thinking early in their career.

UNEXPECTED INSPIRATION

Rising 30 honorees can exhibit success directly within the industry or in more unique roles that positively impact the AML ecosystem as a whole including educators, talent development experts, and public sector advocates.  As you consider which outstanding young professionals to nominate, think big.

EMERGING LEADERS

Conexus is seeking nominees 30 years old and younger who have demonstrated early career impact and are poised to continue forging the industries forward. While there is no minimum age to apply, nominees must have substantial AML field experience.

NOMINATION GUIDELINES

Nominations will be accepted from mentors, peers and colleagues who successfully communicate an individual’s impact on the industry.

While organizations may nominate as many individuals as they wish, only one person from an organization is eligible for a Rising 30 award each year.

ELIGIBILITY

Nominees must:

  • Be a young professional within the AML ecosystem

  • Demonstrate significant industry impact and success

  • Have full-time employment or other work-and-learn experience such as an internship, co-op or research position

  • Be 30 years old or younger by end of the 2020 calendar year

NOMINATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 22, 2021

Questions? Email us at Rising30@conexusindiana.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There is no minimum age to apply, but applicants will be required to have substantial experience in the AML field. Experience can include summer internships, full time positions or research positions.

If you have additional questions regarding the eligibility requirements listed above, please contact info@conexusindiana.com.

The advanced manufacturing and logistics industries make and move products that save lives, change lives and improve lives. These industries’ impact across the Hoosier State are diverse and innumerable. For this award, we are considering all who contribute and support the industry. For example, Conexus has partners in staffing, real estate, healthcare and many other fields, all of which contribute to the AML ecosystem.

The deadline to apply for the Conexus Indiana Rising 30 is November 15. Once applications are closed, the Conexus leadership team will evaluate and notify the winners over the course of the month. The winners will be announced virtually to the public in January 2021.

Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our winners, honorees will be announced virtually. Applicants will not be evaluated based on the photo provided, it is solely for promotional purposes. Awardees may be asked to film a short interview with a Conexus team member, should they be chosen for this award.

Conexus Indiana Advanced Manufacturing Council (CIAMC) quarterly meetings for 2021, Conexus Indiana Logistics Council (CILC) quarterly meetings for 2021, Community Industry Event with the Indianapolis Business Journal, M3 Tour, Conexus Indiana Case Competition Awards Dinner, Industry Working Groups and Emerging Technology Showcases.

No, but it is highly encouraged. Conexus events provide high-level networking opportunities with representatives from industries across the state. This is your chance to make connections and make your voice be heard in this diverse and vital community. The power of Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics industries is woven into our state’s socioeconomic fabric and is a significant part of our future.

First, please check the file size and type of materials for submission. Files exceeding 5 MB are not encouraged. If problems persist, please submit all questions and concerns to info@conexusindiana.com. A Conexus team member will respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.

KNOW AN INDUSTRY RISING STAR?
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SELECTING THE RISING 30

Honorees will represent a variety of professional occupations that significantly impact progress within advanced manufacturing and logistics. These individuals will be influential team players who inspire those around them and are committed to revolutionizing the industry.

EVALUATING CANDIDATES

While Conexus will build a rubric for guidance and some standardization, this is not a purely quantitative selection process.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Diversity and inclusion will be prioritized in the selection process. Conexus is actively committed to promoting more diversity and inclusion within our network and this program provides a great opportunity to spotlight the breadth of professionals in AML.

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