Member Spotlight

FIRST is adding a new feature to our quarterly newsletter called the Member Spotlight. This will be a recurring article that will recognize member contributions to the FIRST community including:

  • Impact: The contribution has made an impact on the development or growth of FIRST or the global Incident Response and Security community.
  • Influence: The contribution has supported or influenced the work of others in FIRST or their region/sector.
  • Innovation: The contribution has broken new ground with original thinking and creativity

Special consideration may also be given to contributions to more than one area of FIRST. There is no requirement for the length of time the nominee has been a member of FIRST. Nominations can be made by any FIRST member or SIG chair/participant. The board may also solicit nominations to recognize specific efforts. Nominees can be an individual or group (team, SIG, etc). Individuals cannot nominate themselves.

We'll select one recipient per quarter, but nominations can be ongoing/cumulative (you do not need to nominate the same person multiple quarters unless their contributions have changed).

To make a nomination, please complete the form.

The deadline for nominations will be the 1st of the month for each quarterly newsletter publication date.

Nominees, the votes, and any concerns raised shall not be shared outside the Membership Committee, Board and relevant staff and will be kept TLP:RED. Once the selection is made, the Secretariat will inform the nominee for acceptance and to assist with drafting the article for the newsletter.

Let’s celebrate those who elevate our community, nominate the person or team that inspires you so their contribution shines in the next Member Spotlight. Your support matters: submit a nomination today and help amplify their impact.

Published on FIRST POST: Jul-Sep 2025