Established in 2022
Future Leaders Opportunity
Program Details
The purpose of the SSWA Future Leaders program is to recognize, support, and develop young professionals in the cleaning industry in support of the wholesaling distribution channel and the manufacturers serving this channel, providing the Candidate(s) with the opportunity to network, learn, and grow both personally and professionally.
Sponsorship Award:
SSWA will assume payment for the Delegate Fee, Hotel Accommodations, and Travel/Air Fare expense to attend the SSWA Executive Conference for up to two (2) member candidates meeting the necessary criteria.
To be considered for this award, submit all items of the application in one packet via email, to futureleaders@sswa.com by May 31st. Applications that are not received by May 31st will not be considered for the current year Sponsorship awards.
Claire Lind
2024
Member Affiliation:
S.P. Richards Co.
Tony Troke
2024
Member Affiliation:
Essity
Eligible Criteria:
- Company must be an SSWA member in good standing.
- Future Leaders Candidate must be working in the sanitary industry for a minimum of 2 years and has never attended an SSWA Conference in the past.
- Future Leaders Candidate must have a sponsor/mentor within their member company who will, at their own expense, attend the SSWA Executive Conference as a Delegate along with the Candidate, and who will help guide and introduce the Candidate to SSWA members and activities.
- Future Leaders Candidate must be 35 years of age or under.
- Future Leaders Candidate must complete the Application, include their current Resumé, and submit a video (prox 5 minutes) in which they will promote themselves and their experiences, address their current and future goals, and describe why they believe attending the SSWA Executive Conference will help them achieve these goals.
- Sponsor/Mentor of the member company must nominate and submit a letter of recommendation for their Future Leaders Candidate.
McKenna Campbell
2023
Member Affiliation:
Supply Source
Jamie Roland
2023
Member Affiliation:
Essendant
Materials to be furnished by the Candidate:
- Completed Application form.
- Video of introduction to include your background, experience, goals, and what you hope to achieve in attending the SSWA Executive Conference (prox 5 minutes in length).
- Updated resumé.
- Letter of nomination and recommendation by your Company Sponsor/Mentor.
Winners will be expected to give a short introductory presentation at the Executive Conference and provide a photo of themselves for promotional and announcement purposes.
Elizabeth Diaz
2022
Member Affiliation:
Essendant
