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The First Annual Joe Casa Awards

 

The Joe Casa Awards for Leadership, Innovation and Philanthropy were named after the late founder of October Research Corporation. These prestigious awards will recognize the highest standard of professional achievement in the settlement services industries.

 

The awards will be presented to the winners each year during the National Settlement Services & Compliance Summit in Cleveland, Ohio.

 

Eligibility

Nominations are open to anyone with a track record of accomplishment in the mortgage and settlement services industry.

 

2012 Timeline

  • March 31, 2012: Deadline for nominations
  • April 15, 2012: Winners notified
  • May 1, 2012: Industry notified
  • June 12, 2012: Award Ceremony at the National Settlement Services & Compliance Summit

 

Award Criteria

An independent judging panel chosen by October Research will assess each entry, based on the following criteria:

 

Leadership

Judges will look at the following criteria when evaluating entries:

  • How long has the nominee worked in the settlement services industry, and what positions has the nominee held?
  • In what ways has the nominee demonstrated leadership within his or her company or organization over the course of his or her career?
  • How has the settlement services industry benefitted from the leadership the nominee has exhibited over the course of his or her career?

 

Innovation

Judges will look at the following criteria when evaluating entries:

  • How significant has the nominee’s development and implementation of resources or programs been in advancing industry standards or best practices?
  • Has the nominee adopted these best practices or standards within his or her own business or organization, and how successful has that effort been?
  • Is the nominee helping to further collaboration and thought leadership within the settlement services industry?

 

Philanthropy

Judges will look at the following criteria when evaluating entries:

  • How does the nominee exemplify a strong commitment to philanthropy, a positive impact on society, or to community or church organizations?
  • What specific programs or projects has the nominee initiated or supported through his or her philanthropic efforts?

 

Nomination process

The nomination process is underway. Submit your nominations online here or contact Syndie Eardly, Editorial Director at seardly@octoberresearch.com or by calling (330) 659-6101 ext. 6619.



“The Summit is a must-attend if you are a title agent concerned about building your business and staying abreast of what is happening today, and in the future. Where else can you interact and learn from hundreds of other successful agents across the country; hear from key decision makers about what is happening on the legislative and regulatory front; meet leaders in the title insurance and settlement services industry — get their views on why and where our industry is headed; visit with virtually all the vendors providing critical products and services to enhance your operational efficiency and profitability; and simply have a great time at the social networking events that are simply world class events! You cannot afford not to be there.”

 

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