J Eddis Linton Outstanding Individual
The J Eddis Linton Outstanding Individual award is the highlight of the RIMPA Global award season, presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to records and information management.
This award is not judged on a set period of time for the applicants nomination, but instead covers the duration of their contribution to the industry.
2023 Winner
2023: Meryl Bourke, Life MRIM sponsored by EzeScan
As a long-time contributor to both RIMPA Global and the industry, Meryl shares her knowledge and experience freely with her peers, staff and those she encounters through networking opportunities. Her dedication and commitment to the Company and industry has seen her get involved with RIMPA as the Qld Chapter President, on working groups and committees, and as an Ambassador. Meryl was awarded the International Scholarship earlier this year and will advocate for RIMPA Global on an international scale at the ARMA InfoCON next week. She is also one of the newly elected Board Directors for the 2024-26 term.
As the pinnacle award bestowed upon an individual within the industry by RIMPA Global, it recognises excellence to a superior standard, outstanding achievements that have made a difference within the recipients’ organisation, the industry and RIMPA. Having made significant contributions within the areas of Contribution to RIMPA, Industry Support, Learning and Development and Knowledge Sharing over a sustained period of time that has a profound and significant impact, the recipients of this highly coveted award are role models from which we can all learn.
J Eddis Linton
The process for nomination and assessment is performed through three steps: Eligibility, Gate 1 and Gate 2. Nominations can be self-nominated or submitted by a third party. There may also be an in-person discussion with shortlisted nominees (if required).
Eligibility
Eligibility (Step One)
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The nominee must be a RIMPA Global Professional Member
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The nominee is to provide evidence of their RIMPA Contribution, Industry Support, Learning and Development and Knowledge Sharing against the listed categories in the online nomination form, with points being awarded for each category
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The nominee must obtain a minimum 50 points
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The 50 points must be spread across a minimum of four of the sub-categories
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Nominations obtaining the 50 points will progress to the Nominations Form
Please download the eligibility criteria document below and refer to it when completing your Eligibility Application.
Click here for eligibility criteria.
Application (Step Two)
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The nominee will answer three questions on the online nomination form
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The judging committee will score each response and the evidence provided using a merit-based assessment
Nominations close August 1st 2025.
2024 Winner
To be announced at the Black Tie Gala Dinner and Awards night at RIMPA Live 2024!
Previous Winners
2023: Meryl Bourke FRIM sponsored by EzeScan
2022: Peta Sweeney FRIM sponsored by EzeScan
2021: Nancy Taia MRIM sponsored by EzeScan
2020: Rebbell Barnes Life MRIM sponsored by Castlepoint Systems
2019: Sandra Ennor ARIM sponsored by EzeScan
2014: Debbie Cutts MRIM sponsored by Information Proficiency
2013: Linda Shave FRIM sponsored by Information Proficiency
2012: Stephen Clarke sponsored by Information Proficiency
2010: Matt O'Mara MRIM sponsored by Information Proficiency
2009: Judith Ellis Life FRIM
2008: Margaret Pember Life FRIM
2007: Barbara Reed Life FRIM
2006: Stephanie Ciempka Life MRIM sponsored by Queensland Branch
2004: Kemal Hasandedic FRIM
2003: David Moldrich Life FRIM
2002: Anne Cornish Life MRIM
2001: Craig Batchelor
2000: Peter Smith Life FRIM
1999: Christopher Fripp Life FRIM