Thank you for applying for the MRII Reg Baker Career Advancement Award.
Reg Baker, for whom this award is named, was a shining star in the global market research industry, a longtime agency leader, contributing writer and MRII Executive Director from 2014-2018. Throughout his career, he continued to pursue his passion for the industry by contributing his expertise and insights as a speaker and volunteer with numerous market research associations. These roles provided a platform for his strong advocacy of learning for career advancement and personal satisfaction.
In his honor, the MRII Reg Baker Career Advancement Award provides the winning applicant with an enrollment in the esteemed Principles of Market Research certification course, offered by the University of Georgia and MRII. For more details about the course and the course requirements, see the
registration site. And after that, if you have any questions about the Principles of Market Research you can email Pam Bracken from the University of Georgia at
pam.bracken@georgiacenter.uga.edu.
The key requirements for this award, which candidates will detail and will be evaluated by the judges, are:
- Your background, aspirations for the future, and an explanation of how this certificate course will enable you to advance your career.
- Example(s) of your current or recent past volunteering experience in your personal or professional life.
- Confirmation of your commitment to register for and complete the course within the required timeframe.
- Your willingness to share your journey and the impact of the award on how you envision advancing your career
This award is sponsored by Escalent, a top research, data analytics and advisory firm.
Awards submissions will be open starting January 5, 2026 at 12.01 am EST and close on February 2, 2026 at 11.59 EST.
Thank you and we wish you well with your application for the Reg Baker Career Advancement Award.