Emerging Leaders - Leadership Interest Form
As we continue to grow the AWRF Emerging Leaders group, we are excited to introduce a new leadership structure designed to give ELs more opportunities to get involved, take ownership, build relationships, and gain greater visibility within AWRF.
The goal of this structure is not simply to assign titles or fill positions. It is about building a stronger Emerging Leaders community, improving communication within the group, and creating meaningful opportunities for ELs to participate in the work of AWRF and develop their leadership experience.
The new structure includes the following leadership/workstream opportunities:
Role | Description |
| Committee Lead | Provide overall direction, establish annual priorities, and represent Emerging Leaders with AWRF leadership. |
| Deputy Lead | Support the Committee Lead, coordinate activities, track action items, and help with leadership continuity. |
| Programs Lead | Develop educational, networking, leadership, and mentoring opportunities for ELs. |
| Membership Lead | Help recruit, welcome, engage, and retain Emerging Leaders while connecting members with opportunities to get involved. |
| PIE Lead | Coordinate Emerging Leaders participation in the Product Information Exhibition and student outreach. |
| Preservation & History Lead | Help capture industry stories, history, lessons learned, and knowledge from our members. |
| Marketing & Communications Lead | Coordinate EL communications, updates, event promotion, and content across AWRF channels. |
| Finance & Sponsorship Lead | Help with budgeting, financial tracking, and sponsorship/funding opportunities. |
These roles are designed to align with existing AWRF functions while giving Emerging Leaders a more defined voice and presence within the association.
There will also be opportunities for each lead to build a small project team or appoint a deputy, so these positions are not intended to be something you have to do alone.
Please take a few minutes to complete the form and let us know which roles you may be interested in. You do not need to have all of the experience or knowledge associated with a role today. We are looking for people who are interested in learning, contributing, and helping us build something valuable for the Emerging Leaders group.
We will use the responses to better understand everyone's interests and determine where we have the strongest alignment between people and the various workstreams.
Please complete the form by Friday, September 11th.
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