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Jennifer Lawrence posted an articleThe 2024 Board of Directors Election results are in! see more12 November 2024 — DAMA International is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 Board of Directors Election. This election produced a slate of exceptional candidates, each demonstrating a commitment to advancing global data management practices. We thank the nominees and DAMA chapters for their participation and engagement in this process.
The board members assuming their roles effective 01 January 2024 are as follows:
VP of Finance: Frank Kadwell
VP of Marketing: Ronald Baan
DAMA-I received no eligible nominations for Vice President of Conference Services so that position remains vacant. The Board of Directors has the authority to appoint an individual to this vacancy.
The full 2024 DAMA-I Board of Directors Election Report has been published on https://www.dama.org/cpages/2024-elections-report.
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Jennifer Lawrence posted an articleDAMA-I Achievement Awards recognize outstanding contributions and excellence in data management. see more
Vancouver, WA, 16th September 2024 — DAMA International, a global community for data management professionals, is proud to announce the establishment of Data Management Achievement Awards. Individuals presented with awards in these awards recognizes outstanding contributions and innovations in data management and will be presented annually to those who exemplify excellence and leadership in the Data Management Profession. There will be four award categories:
1. INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – ACADEMIA
The Individual Achievement Award in Academia for Data Management recognizes excellence across several domains:
- Innovative research, marked by groundbreaking theories;
- Publication of high-impact research papers;
- Securing prestigious research grants;
- Teaching and curriculum development;
- Mentorship;
- Professional contributions, industry collaborations, community engagement;
- Peer recognition;
- Achievement through notable awards;
- Cross-disciplinary research.
2. INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - INDUSTRY
The Individual Achievement Award in Industry for Data Management recognizes excellence in innovation and implementation, demonstrated through:
- Development and execution of groundbreaking data management solutions, effective strategies;
- Contributions to patents and intellectual property;
- Measurable business impacts, leadership and collaboration;
- Industry involvement; • Effective leadership in Data Governance practice;
- Continuous professional development;
- Advocacy and mentorship;
- Publications and speaking engagements;
- Peer recognition, influence on industry standards;
- Active community engagement are also key criteria;
- Development of groundbreaking data management solutions;
- Effective strategies with measurable business impacts;
- Demonstrated Strong leadership.
3. ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - ORGANIZATION
The Achievement Award for Organizations in Data Management recognizes excellence in several areas:
- Innovation and technology;
- Successful integration of data management across the organization;
- Significant R&D investments; business impact;
- Embedding of data governance and compliance into enterprise structure;
- Demonstrated organizational leadership and culture;
- Collaboration and community engagement, through industry partnerships;
- Impact via thought leadership, setting industry standards;
- Receiving awards and recognitions;
- Sustainability and ethics;
- Achievement of positive social impacts.
4. JOHN ZACHMAN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The John Zachman Lifetime Achievement Award in Data Management honors individuals with substantial contributions and pioneering work that has advanced the field.
Awardees demonstrate professional achievements through innovative solutions and impactful research, leadership roles, and mentorship.
They demonstrate business impact by collaborating with industry partners and transferring technology.
Their service includes earning notable awards, active community participation, and maintaining high ethical standards in data governance.
Additionally, they engage in community outreach, advocate for data management, and participate in interdisciplinary research and collaborative projects.
Some background on John Zachman:
John Zachman is a co-founder of DAMA International and this award category recognizes his immeasurable contribution to the field of Data Management.
He is known and respected by many across the Globe for his over six decades of service to the Profession.
The Data Management Profession would not be the same without John Zachman and this is why DAMA International has created this award.
Here are extracts of what some of his colleagues have said about John Zachman:
“The first time I heard of John Zachman was at an IAIDQ conference in 2008, where he gave a key note address on the Zachman Framework. It was one of those eye-opening moments. Wow. So much knowledge and common sense packed into a structure you can actually remember…. Sure he made his name by creating a simple means of understanding a complex area of knowledge. But his real strength is his ability to connect with us all as people trying to solve common problems.”
Dr Laura Sebastian-Coleman“I'm pretty sure everyone in data has heard of the Zachman Framework. It is more relevant than ever, as organizations struggle to prepare themselves for digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and artificial intelligence….Thank you John Zachman for being such a great friend and role model. Love you man!”
Dr Tom Redman“When I first heard John Zachman speak I was awestruck. Finally, someone could articulate the tangled mess of enterprise architecture at a time when many practitioners were struggling to develop software and address overwhelming challenges. Finally, someone had the big picture and could convey it smoothly and eloquently – on transparencies to boot…His vision, clarity, passion and excitement for his work is inspiring. Thank you, John Zachman.”
John LadleyNomination and Selection Process
For further details about these awards, the nomination and selection process are found here: https://www.dama.org/cpages/achievement-awards.
These pages are active at time of publication of this media release, 16th September 2024.
Nominations are to be submitted via this URL:
https://www.dama.org/cpages/2024-award-nomination-formThe nomination form is open until 30th October 2024 23:59 UTC.
Terms and Conditions
- Repeat wins in the same category are not allowed to enable recognition amongst different participants and encourage new winners in each annual awards cycle;
- Nominators are limited to one per category;
- Winners must be available to accept the award, in June 2024, at Enterprise Data World Anaheim;
- Self nominations are not permitted.
About DAMA International
DAMA International is a not-for-profit, vendor-independent, global association of technical and business professionals dedicated to advancing the concepts and practices of information and data management. Our vision is to be an essential resource to those who engage in information and data management. We are committed to promoting the understanding, development, and practice of managing data and information as key enterprise assets to support the organization.
Contact Information
For further information about these Awards contact:
Ms Gina van Dalen
Executive Director
DAMA International
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Jennifer Lawrence posted an articleDAMA has a new Forming Chapter in United States - DAMA South Carolina see more
DAMA International welcomes DAMA South Carolina to the DAMA family. We congratulate the founding members' team led by Jonathan Fowler and wish them success in becoming an Affiliated Chapter.
If you want to join this team, contact them at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dama-south-carolina/
Through new DAMA Chapters, we continue growing the largest community of Data Management professionals worldwide with our vision of being an essential resource to those who engage in Information and Data Management.
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Jennifer Lawrence posted an articleAND THE WINNERS ARE... see more
DAMA International and the Presidents' Council Chair are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 DAMA Chapters AWARDS. We maintained five categories to recognize DAMA Chapters:
- Value Added to Membership
- Inspiring other Chapters
- Collaboration with other Chapters
- Innovation
- Participation with DAMA-I and the Presidents' Council
All the Affiliated Chapters and DAMA-I Board members could nominate Chapters based on finding a Chapter outstanding during the term of October 2023-July 2024 in one or several of these aspects.
This year's AWARD Committee was formed by:
- Ron Legere, DAMA I Awards Committee Chairperson, DAMA Calgary treasurer
- Marilu Lopez, Vice President of Chapter Services
- Dawn Michels, President’s Council Chairperson
- Yasushi Kiyama, DAMA Japan president
- Sandro Scordo, DAMA Portugal – Lisbon president
Congratulations to the winners, as they are a great example to encourage all the DAMA Chapters to continue working towards developing our Data Management community to work towards having a world with better data.
- Inspiration - DAMA Ukraine Kyiv
- Innovation - DAMA NCR-RCN
- Collaboration - DAMA Egypt Cairo
- Value - DAMA Chicago
- Participation - DAMA China Shanghai
We are very grateful for all the essential work these DAMA Chapters are doing. We'll continue recognizing the excellent work of the DAMA Chapters around the world.
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About DAMA
DAMA International is a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to the development of international standards for data management professionals.
