The financial and retirement security profession is filled with inspiring individuals who drive excellence each day with leadership, community, responsibility, diversity, and results. To salute the power and progress of these individuals, AALU is proud to announce the first annual TRANSFORMERS recognition.

Nominate the talented, accomplished individuals in your circle who add value to everything they touch and who light the way with ideas, ideals, vision, and progress. From leaders and luminaries to entrepreneurs, stellar performers, and rising stars, join us in recognizing the top individuals in the financial and retirement security profession who continue to open new doors with their creativity, passion, and drive.

Winners will be honored at the TRANSFORM 2019 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., on April 29. All winners in attendance will receive on-site recognition. In addition, winners will be announced in a press release, featured in a special edition of AALU’s Pulse newsletter, and on the AALU website.

AALU is dedicated to curating a community of strong, talented individuals and fostering their opportunity for growth. Show your support for your colleagues and submit your nominations today so we may share their stories tomorrow.

Criteria: We are looking for individuals who are transforming the profession through leadership, community, responsibility, diversity, and results in these three categories.

Industry Leaders

These are your colleagues of all ranks who have made a significant impact on the financial and retirement security profession. Natural born leaders, these go-to individuals lead their teams with vision, confidence, foresight, and finesse. 

Innovators

Individuals who embody change and progress and are consistently raising the bar in their field. These innovators light a fire for everyone who works with them and are committed to evolution of their brand. They are compelled to try new things, never back down from a challenge, and maintain a contagious thirst for breakthrough ideas.

Rising Star

These blossoming career individuals are in the early stages of their career and are already making their mark in the financial and retirement security profession. They are smart, talented, diligent professionals whose hard work and effort is an inspiration for us all.

Submit your nominee (s) using the form below. Strong nominations will include specific achievement and milestones accomplished by the nominee as well as personal characters and abilities that allow them to shine among their peers. 

Additional Details: 

• All nominations must be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday April 5, 2019.
• A shortlisting process may be used depending on the number of entrants. This will be vetted by the Program and Experience Committee and AALU Leadership. 
• Successful applicants will be notified by close of business 5:00 p.m. on Friday April 12, 2019.