What is the 2017 ASIS Young Professionals Seminar Experience?

YP Seminar Experience Award ASIS International is seeking to engage more young members into the society and strengthen the security profession for the future. Award recognizes provides an opportunity for outstanding young professionals—early in their security careers— to attend the ASIS International 63rd Annual Seminar & Exhibits in Dallas, TX. September 25-28, 2017. Young Professionals Seminar Experience Winner 2017

Why Apply? Selected applicants will receive: One complimentary All-Access Pass to the 63rd ASIS International Annual Seminar & Exhibits (ASIS 2017), Sept 25 – 28 in Dallas, TX, USA. Lodging for four nights (Sunday – Wednesday) Airfare voucher or credit (not to exceed $500) Recognition throughout the Seminar and ASIS TV interview One President’s reception ticket One Opening Night Celebration ticket Winners are responsible for their own ground transportation and any incidental costs accrued, including additional in-room costs and any meals that are not provided through the Seminar. Winners may be asked to provide a write-up of their experience following the seminar.

What to Expect?

Eligibility Applicants must be: An ASIS member in good standing. Not have received a monetary ASIS International-sanctioned award within the past year. Not a previous Seminar Experience Winner. 40 years of age or younger. If you’re not an ASIS Member, don’t miss out next year’s competition and apply today! https://www.asisonline.org/Membership/Pages/default.aspx If you are a student, ASIS offers a special student rate to join!

How to Apply? Deadline: June 5, 2017 The application is available on the ASIS Website (https://www.asisonline.org/Membership/Member- Center/Councils/Young- Professionals/Documents/young%20professionals%20intera ctive%20seminar%20experience%20form.pdf) This year, we are offering two exciting ways to apply! Complete application with typed personal statement (500-1,000 words). or Complete the application with a personal video message (2-5 minutes in length) If you choose the video option, you need to complete the contact information fields as well as the multiple choice questions posed below and include this in your video submission. IMPORTANT: If you choose to create a video, please note this when you send in your application form, and we will provide details for how to submit your video.

Selection Criteria & Process Winners will be selected based on: Meeting eligibility requirements Accomplishments ASIS involvement Evidence of professional development efforts Need expressed in the application. Process: A panel of industry professionals will review all applications. Notification: Winners will be notified by email on, or before, July 10, 2017.

Past Seminar Experience Winners – Where Are They Now? Sagarika Chakraborty CEO at IIRIS Dr. Kara M. Monroe, ISP® Regional Security Manager at Defense Contractor Katherine Walsh Senior Account Executive at WESCO Distribution Michael J. Deegan, PCI, CFE Principal Consultant at Southern Dynamic Investigations Angela Osborne, PCI, MA Regional Director - Security & Technology Consulting Practice at Guidepost Solutions Thomas Uduo CPP, Msyl Principal Security/ Investigation at NDLEA Jean-Charles Gris, M.Sc, CPP Director, Consulting Services | Security Expertise at WSP Canada Shiviinder Singh, CFE, ABCS Director - Risk at Network Security Solutions (I) Ltd. Yvette Ysasaga Manager of Communications & Marketing at Security Engineers, Inc.

Impact on Winners “Participating in the event helped me to realize that ASIS directly and indirectly supports security professionals to accomplish daily goals and address professional hazards and challenges with the confidence to rely on the most renowned security association worldwide…Attending ASIS 60th Annual Show and Exhibits was a flagship experience in my professional development to date.”—Jean-Charles Gris, CPP “The Seminar Experience was not merely a four day conference; the benefits of this experience are just the beginning of a more enriched security career…Without this opportunity, I would not have had this priceless experience. By being able to experience the ASIS Seminar, I am able expand from my current network to include dozens of other, diversified, security professionals who, because of their passion of this field, truly want nothing in return but to assist in Young Professionals in their own personal and professional growth.”—Dr. Kara Monroe, ISP® “From networking in the CSO Lounge to listening to inspiring keynote speakers to attending informative sessions to learning more about career development in the Career Pavilion, I believe I participated in just about every activity offered at the seminar. My time at the Career Pavilion was very well spent, and I am certain that if more people know about it, more would attend.  I left the seminar with new information on the security sector, great contacts, sage career advice, and an informal job offer, which turned into an official job offer the following week.”– Angela J. Osborne, PCI

About the YP Council Strategic networking Build professional network by meeting other young professionals and industry leaders Targeted education Acquire new knowledge and information relevant to career through customized educational forums Getting Involved The first step to getting engaged with the group is to contact your local chapter Young Professionals Liaison Learn more at www.asisonline.org/yp