2022 YP of the Year Award

To be eligible for SWANA YP of the Year, candidates must be:

• A SWANA YP (35 year or younger) at the beginning of the calendar year of award
• An active SWANA YP member (Click here to join SWANA)
• Working in the solid waste/resource management industry for more than three years

The YP of the Year Award Applications can be submitted by the nominee or on behalf of the nominee.

1. A letter of interest (LOI). The LOI must answer these questions:
   • Briefly describe your professional experience.
   • Briefly describe your SWANA and/or solid waste industry participation, if any.
   • Briefly describe any volunteer or community activities you are currently engaged in.
   • Why should you be selected for this program?
   • What is your Leadership Philosophy, and how do you exemplify this philosophy in your work, community, etc. (with specific examples)?
   • How will you contribute to the program? What personal and professional strengths can you offer to the other participants?
2. A completed Application Form.
3. A current resume.
4. A letter of recommendation from a professional in the solid waste industry with over 10- years of work experience.
5. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s immediate supervisor (or similar).*

If an applicant is self-employed or in a rare situation applicant is unable to receive this letter of support, SWANA may still consider the applicant, provided that the applicant provides a written statement.