2008 Hampton Roads Chapter of the
American Marketing Association and
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Most Promising Marketer Prize
Student Application
Instructions:
Please complete this electronic form and return it to the sponsoring professor by .
Incomplete or late applications, regardless of the reasons, cannot be accepted. Finalists will
be required to have a personal interview with the selection committee.
If you have questions, please contact your sponsoring professor.
Name:
College / University: Date of Graduation:
Current Mailing Address:
E-Mail: Current Phone: ( )
Permanent Mailing Address (if different from above):
Major field(s) of Study: GPA:
Minor field(s) of Study:
List any scholarships you received and their value:
Value
$
$
List any other type of financial aid you received to date:
Gross Annual Household Income from all sources (check one):
Less than $30,000 $30,000 - $50,000 $50,000 - $75,000
$75,000- $100,000 Over $100,000

List your work experience that relates to marketing. List the name of the company and dates
of employment. Describe your responsibilities and accomplishments.
Name of Company/Dates Responsibilities/Accomplishments
1
Part Time 2
3
1
Full Time 2
3
1
Internship 2
3
List extracurricular activities and any honors you received. Include responsibilities that
demonstrate leadership, initiative, and creativity.
Activity/Description/Responsibilities
1
Extracurricular
2
Activities
3
1
Honors 2
3
2008 Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Marketing Association and Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Most Promising Marketer Prize Student Application

Essay (300 - 500 words)
This essay is a critical element in the selection process.
Topic: \"How would you market yourself post-graduation?\"
For the essay, incorporate the following:
1. Why are you applying for this prize? Describe how this prize will help you.
2. What course(s) in your major have interested you the most and why?
3. What is your special interest in the marketing field?
4. What are your career aspirations?
5. If you have accepted a full time position, describe the company and your responsibilities.
I certify the information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Student:
Name Signature Date
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Professor Comments: (Please describe why you think this is the best candidate of the Most
Promising Marketer Prize):
Sponsoring Professor:
Name / Title Signature Date
Telephone Number: E-Mail:
Completed Application including essay to be emailed to the HRAMA Vice President of Collegiate
Relations at collegiate@hrama.org. Original signed copy to be mailed to: HRAMA, Hampton Roads
Chapter, P.O. Box 62662, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Thank you for your participation.
2008 Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Marketing Association and Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Most Promising Marketer Prize Student Application