The Emerging Leader Award seeks to recognize administrators who are newer to management (approximately five years or less) and who are positively influencing the college through their leadership. Already they have the respect of their colleagues. The criteria used to measure the emerging leader will include:
- Initiator – introduces a project or course of action that successfully addresses a management issue
- Team Player – motivates and improves the performance of others
- Learner – participates in professional development activities
- Collaborator – encourages opportunities for collaboration on projects
- Community Builder – is involved in college and external activities beyond immediate work assignment (i.e. United Way Campaign, OCASA, Chamber of Commerce)