Awards and Scholarships
As part of its role as the peak professional body for management in Australia, AIM believes in inspiring and supporting its Members and the wider management community in their efforts to achieve academic, leadership and service excellence.
The AIM Young Manager of the Year 2008 James E Layt Award and the Rebecca Gregory Indigenous Scholarship are two of the many award programs AIM NSW & ACT has created to both celebrate and encourage excellence in management practice.
AIM JAMES E LAYT Young Manager of the Year Award
Following on from the successful launch of this prestigious Award last year, AIM is delighted to announce that submissions are now open to young managers aged 18 — 35 years who reside and work in NSW or the ACT. Young managers who have made an outstanding contribution to the practice of management, can be nominated by their employers or supervisors, or they can nominate themselves. Business owners employing more than five people can also apply or be nominated by their clients or suppliers.
Submissions
To find out more about the submission process, or to download the submission brochure, click here.
Poster
For businesses or organisations who wish to encourage their staff to nominate for the AIM Young Manger of the Year 2008, click here to download a poster for your staff areas or noticeboards.
Important Dates
Submissions are open from 15 July and the winner will announced on 10 November, 2008.
Prize Information
The Award recipient will receive:
- AIM Management Training of their choice to the value of $3,000;
- a complimentary registration to the AIM Management Convention in 2009 worth $2,500; and
- the official James E Layt Award Certificate of Excellence.
About the Award
Launched in 2007, the AIM Young Manager of the Year 2008 James E Layt Award is named after the former Chairman of AIM NSW & ACT, Mr James E Layt, AM, FAIM and the recognises his contribution to the advancement of management practice in Australia.
The Rebecca Gregory Scholarship
The other is the AIM Rebecca Gregory Scholarship, our annual training scholarship to inspire and enhance the skills of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander managers. The AIM Rebecca Gregory Scholarship acknowledges the passing of a former AIM employee — Rebecca Gregory, and is a tribute to both her Aboriginal heritage and the continuous support she personally gave to AIM Members during her time at the NSW office of the Australian Institute of Management. Click here for full details.
