Manager Nomination Criteria
WHO CAN BE NOMINATED
Anyone employed by a Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) member company in good standing may submit a nomination. If required by your company, please obtain approval from a supervisor or manager before submitting.
There is no cost to nominate and no limit to the number of individuals you may nominate. Associate (Supplier) Members, you are welcome to nominate a client or peer, provided you have approval from their company and the individual works for a current PIM member company in good standing.
Important: PIM accepts online nominations only. Paper or email submissions will not be accepted.
HOW TO NOMINATE?
- Gather supporting information. Collect testimonials, examples, or other documentation that demonstrate why your nominee deserves recognition.
- Complete the online nomination form. Answer all questions and provide as much detail as possible.
- Submit by the deadline. Late nominations may not be accepted or considered.
- Watch for results. Nomination results will be shared with nominators in March.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Save & Resume: The nomination form includes a “SAVE AND RESUME LATER” button at the bottom. Selecting this option saves your form for 30 days and provides a unique link you can use to return and complete your nomination.
- Judging: All nominations will be reviewed by a PIM selection committee.
- Notification: Results will be shared with nominators in March.
- Confidentiality: The winner will remain confidential to the public until the PIM Star Awards Banquet on June 17, 2027.
- Recognition: All nominees will be recognized. The winner will be announced at the banquet and receive a framed certificate. All other nominees will receive a certificate in a presentation folder.
- Celebrate: We encourage all nominees and their colleagues to attend the Star Awards Banquet.
- Being nominated is an honor and worth celebrating!
NOMINATION CRITERIA

Submit the online form by February 3, 2027 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Printing Industry Midwest’s (PIM) Manager Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to team success and continuous improvement.
Nominees should consistently demonstrate the following:
- Currently works full-time for a PIM member company in good standing
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and inspire confidence in their team
- Motivate and empower employees to achieve team goals and deliver results
- Adapt effectively to changing priorities, challenges, and business needs
- Apply strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to overcome obstacles
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment
- Has the support or endorsement of senior management
