Benefits

Recognize Industry Leaders

The International Association of Movers (IAM) has several prestigious awards to honor outstanding members who have made significant contributions to the industry. These awards recognize individuals for their achievements in leadership, innovation, and commitment to improving industry standards. Each award highlights different aspects of excellence, including mentoring, community engagement, and significant service to IAM and/or the industry, helping to inspire future leaders and elevate the overall professionalism and integrity of the moving and logistics industry.
Hall of Honor

Hall of Honor

The Hall of Honor, coordinated by the International Association of Movers, was established in 2008 to pay tribute to those Industry leaders whose careers reflect exceptional and distinguished service to their companies or the Association, or who have worked to elevate the Industry as a whole. Since its inception, 84 deserving individuals have been inducted into the Hall of Honor. Nominations for this distinguished group may be submitted by any IAM member, client or customer.
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Nominate Someone Today

IAM has a simple online form so you can nominate someone right now or whenever you are ready. Nominations are open from January 1 to April 1 each year.
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Nomination Guidelines

The process to select new members of the Hall of Honor is very rigorous and is determined by your fellow IAM Members and those individuals who are already members of the Hall of Honor. After the open call for nominations, the list of nominations is sent to our living Hall of Honor members to solicit input and additional information regarding each nominee on their contributions to the industry. The Selection Committee reviews the information provided by the living Hall of Honor members, the information provided by the nominator, and any historical information on file for each nominee. Following that review, each member of the Hall of Honor Selection Committee votes independently and confidentially. Once the votes have been tabulated, the list is then sent to the Executive Committee for a final review.
The entire process is kept confidential.
Learn more about criteria and eligibility for the Hall of Honor.

HoH Members

Learn about the people who have been inducted into the Hall of Honor.

Eligibility

Hall of Honor Selection Committee

The Hall of Honor Selection Committee is the group that selects the people who are inducted into the Hall of Honor.

Hall of Honor Sweep Class

The Hall of Honor Sweep Class was instituted in 2017 to recognize deserving industry members who may have been overlooked due to the facts that their peer group is no longer involved in the industry or Association, and subsequent generations have had little to no interaction with them.
IAM Excellence in Leadership Award

The IAM Excellence in Leadership Award

About the Award

The Excellence in Leadership Award, presented by the IAM Leadership Alliance Council, honors individuals who significantly contribute to the moving and mobility industry. It recognizes leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment to growth, effective and motivational leadership, and equitable work environments.

Why Nominate?

Nominating a colleague or leader for the IAM Excellence in Leadership Award is more than just an acknowledgment; it celebrates exemplary leadership and impact in the global moving and mobility industry. This award is your opportunity to highlight those who make a difference, inspire growth, and lead by example.

How to Nominate

Nominating is straightforward:
  • Prepare your nomination entry.
  • Express yourself in your native language, reflecting the award's international essence.
  • Submit your nomination through our online form.
Please note submissions for 2024 are closed.

The Selection Process

This prestigious award features a unique judging process, which is by anonymous evaluation.
Judges review submissions without any self-identifying information about the candidates, ensuring a fair and unbiased selection based on merit.

Eligibility and Submission

  • Open to current IAM members (individual or employee of a member company).
  • Nominations accepted from IAM members in good standing.
  • Both self-nominations and third-party nominations are welcome.
  • Submission period: March 1 - August 3.

Selection Criteria

Candidates for the award are evaluated based on:
  • Strategic and innovative thinking.
  • Leadership in challenging situations.
  • Promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Ability to engage in constructive conflict and problem-solving.
  • Contribution to the organization's success and industry respect.
  • Involvement in community or social work.

Make a Difference with Your Nomination

By nominating a leader or colleague, you're recognizing their individual achievements and encouraging a culture of excellence and innovation in the moving and mobility industry. Your nomination can shine a light on those who lead with integrity, resilience, and a commitment to progress. Join us in celebrating leadership that makes a difference!

Previous Winners: A Source of Inspiration

2022: Simon Hood, Owner of John Mason International, UK. Recognized for his remarkable leadership during challenging times including the Covid-19 crisis and global shipping issues.
2023: Marcel Jörg, CEO of Gosselin Moving. He was celebrated for his transformative leadership, fostering team spirit, promoting equality, employee well-being, and work-life balance.
These leaders exemplify the spirit of the Excellence in Leadership Award, showcasing impactful leadership and a dedication to overcoming industry challenges.

Not Eligible

Non-IAM members cannot submit nominations or be nominated.
The Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award will recognize an IAM-Young Professional (IAM-YP) member who embodies the mission of the IAM Young Professional community:
The Mission, of IAM-YP is to provide global moving and mobility professionals under 40 with professional development, networking, and philanthropic opportunities to prepare the current membership to lead IAM and the industry in the future.
The individual receiving this honor may be selected for a wide range of achievements, but overall, will have distinguished themselves through a commitment to professional development, networking with the young professional community, or engaging in philanthropic activities impacting the global moving and mobility industry.
Please note submissions for 2024 are closed.

Selection Criteria

A selection committee of current IAM-YP members will be identified to determine the recipient of the Rising Star Award based on the nominations received. The award will be selected based on the following criteria:
Brought together members of diverse communities with shared interests and has demonstrated remarkable results; also known as a facilitator or connector.
  • Brought an innovative initiative, product, or service to the industry or young professional community in an original way.
  • Shown a commitment to their colleagues and team members within their organization by impacting the company for the better.
  • Made a significant positive impact on an IAM-YP's career through mentorship.
  • The mentor's role is multifaceted and includes (but is not limited to) nurturing intellectual growth about the global moving and mobility industry, career development, professional guidance, and positive role modeling.
  • Made significant contributions to IAM through board or committee work and involvement with IAM charitable activities.
  • The Rising Star will be announced during the IAM 62st annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Award

The IAM-YP Rising Star award recipient will be announced annually during the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo. The recipient will be featured in Portal magazine and will have the opportunity to pay it forward: The awardee will select an individual who meets the requirements to join the IAM-YP and extend a free YP membership to that individual.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The nominee must be a current IAM-YP Member.
  • The nominee must have been in the industry for a minimum of two years.
  • Individuals may self-nominate.
  • IAM members can submit nominations in good standing.
  • All submissions must be received through the online application form.

Not Eligible

  • Non-IAM members are not permitted to submit a nomination.
  • Past winners of the Rising Star Award cannot be nominated again.
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