Young Executive of the Year Award
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2025 Application Overview

 
ReMA’s Young Executive of the Year Award was created to promote the accomplishments of successful young professionals in the recycled materials industry by highlighting their contributions and dedication, along with a high degree of demonstrated leadership potential.

The award, established by the Young Executives Council, is designed to elevate the recycled materials industry as an exciting career option open to all and recognize well-rounded young professionals who have a strong track record of leadership in business and community.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible, the nominee must meet the following requirements to be nominated for this award:

  1. Must be employed by an ReMA member company meeting the following criteria:
    • Member firms include Processors, Merchants, Traders, Brokers, Domestic Associate, Consumer, Paper Mill, and International categories. Only firms recognized by ReMA shall be eligible. Subsidiary firms or any other type of operation that is not listed or recognized by ReMA national is not eligible.
    • Member company must be in good standing with both ReMA national and the chapter, having satisfied all dues and assessments.
  2. This award is open to individuals born on or after January 1, 1985.
  3. Nominee should have a minimum of 1 full year in the industry.
ADDITIONAL ENTRY DETAILS
  • Nominees must be 40 years of age or younger with a birthday on or after January 1, 1985.
  • Entries close at midnight EST on Friday, November 22, 2024.
  • Winner announced at the ReMA2025 National Convention being held in San Diego, CA.
  • Winner is requested to attend the ReMA2025 Convention in May, however, should be available to record an acceptance video if requested.
  • Questions about the award or entry process, contact Lacey Capps, Karly Como
PRESENTATION AND AWARD

The recipient will be acknowledged at the ReMA Awards Presentation and may be recognized in additional outlets via print, web, and social media. The recipient will receive a physical award as well as complimentary registrations to all ReMA national events (virtual and/or in-person) of their choosing during the 2025 calendar year, where fees are required, as well as complimentary full registration to ReMA2026 Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas, NV.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Lacey Capps
Director, Chapter Relations
lcapps@recyclingmaterials.org
(202) 662-8538

Karly Como
Sr. Manager of Renewals
kcomo@recyclingmaterials.org
202-662-8516

 
 

Past ReMA YE of the Year Award Recipients

2020 (Inaugural)
Brandy Harleaux
South Post Oak Recycling Center

2021
Dan Garvin
Colorado Iron & Metal Inc

2022
Jaqueline Lotzkar
Pacific Metals Recycling International

2023
Sean Daoud
PNW Metal Recycling, Inc

2024
Zachary Mallin
Mallin Companies, Inc.

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