Rising Stars in Media sought globally

In September, FIPP will release a global Rising Stars in Media list, recognising the top achievers. The top three rising stars will then be invited to attend and speak at the FIPP World Congress in Toronto, Canada (from 13 to 15 October), where they will also be presented with their awards.

Duncan Edwards, President and CEO of Hearst Magazines International in the US said, "I am delighted that FIPP is launching the Rising Stars Awards this year and will be encouraging Hearst companies to enter their best young people.

"Our industry has always been built by the talented people who choose to work in it and competition for this talent has never been greater. It is very important to recognise the amazing work that younger people in our industry do for their companies and to do this in a public way at the FIPP World Congress is a great idea."

Entry requirements

Entries are not limited to any particular discipline, so anyone under the age of 30 can enter, regardless of which area of the magazine media business they work in, whether a freelancer or a media entrepreneur having a positive impact on a company, or employed in a media company.

• Nominees must be 30 or under on 15 October 2015, and demonstrate that they have made a significant contribution in the past 12 months

• Individuals and/or direct managers can submit entries. If the individual/freelancer submits entries, they must be authorised and endorsed by a member of the management team. Nominations can also be put forward directly by managers of rising stars.

• Nominees do not need to be a member of FIPP to enter

Entry fees

• FIPP member: £30 + VAT for each entry
• FIPP non-member: £60 + VAT for each entry

All submissions must be in by 31 July 2015. To enter, go to www.fipp.com/risingstars.