Progressive Railroading seeks Rising Stars nominations

Progressive Railroading is soliciting nominations for the eighth annual "Rising Stars" Awards, a recognition program for up-and-coming leaders in North America's railroad industry.

The magazine defines a Rising Star as someone under the age of 40 who is making a positive difference in his or her company, department or team, and is viewed by others — peers, colleagues, supervisors, clients or associates — as a rising star in the rail industry.

Progressive Railroading will select 25 Rising Stars and publish their profiles in the magazine's September issue.

Also, the Rising Stars of 2020 will be honored at a recognition dinner on July 20 in Chicago.

To be considered for the award, nominees must be younger than 40 years of age on Sept. 1, 2020, and currently work in North America's rail industry. Rising Star candidates must be willing to participate in our process, answer questions from Progressive Railroading's editors and supply a photo for publication.

To nominate a Rising Star, fill out the nomination survey. Explain in a detailed, written statement how the nominee goes above and beyond to make difference in the railroad industry.

Candidates will be considered for recognition based on qualities such as their contributions to railroading, career achievements, demonstrated leadership, education, training, and professional association activity or community involvement.

The nomination deadline is March 6. For more information, follow this link to submit a nomination, learn more about the dinner or read profiles of the 2019 award winners.

Questions? Call Senior Associate Editor Julie Sneider at 414-228-7701, ext. 517, or email her at julie.sneider@tradepress.com.