The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) announced the five winners of the ALPSP Rising Star Awards 2024:
• Hazel Rowland, Associate Marketing Manager, IOP Publishing.
• Anna Savage, Publishing Executive, BMJ.
• Ella Gibbs, Journals Executive, Bristol University Press.
• Heather Townsend, Sales and Customer Service Coordinator, Bristol University Press.
• Melody (Zhuxin) Zhang, Associate Publisher, Wiley.
Now in its second year, the Rising Star Award, sponsored by Publishers’ Licensing Services, aims to recognize potential in early-career individuals. The award is open to ALPSP members only, with nominators asked to provide a detailed explanation of why their nominee should be considered.
The winners will each receive a free place to attend the ALPSP 2024 Conference in person, plus an allowance towards travel and hotel expenses. Post-conference, they are expected to provide a short report (500-1000 words) about their experience, which will be published on the ALPSP blog or website. Additionally, the four finalists will receive free virtual registration for the conference.
The judges were impressed by the calibre of all nominees and the activities and responsibilities each winner has undertaken, both within their job functions and beyond. The winners come from a diverse array of organizations, both large and small, working in a variety of roles.
Judging Panel:
• Sophia Anderton, Chief Executive, BJU International.
• Laura Dormer, Co-Founder & Editorial Director, Becaris Publishing.
• Wayne Sime, Chief Executive, ALPSP.
• Emma Watkins, Head of Marketing and Communications, 67 Bricks.
The ALPSP Annual Conference and Awards will be held at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate, UK, and streamed online from September 11-13, 2024. The Rising Star winners will be presented with their awards at the gala dinner on Thursday, September 12.
For more information about the 2024 awards, including the Impact, Innovation, and Contribution to Scholarly Publishing, please visit the ALPSP website.
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