This award recognizes a new ALISE member (7 years or less) who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in professional ALISE activities. This award addresses a number of concerns relevant to the Association, including:

• the need to attract new members and retain their membership as a lifelong commitment

• the need to develop and recognize those new members with outstanding leadership qualities as future leaders of ALISE at the highest levels

• the need to recognize newer members for service to the organization rather than limiting recognition to academic achievements