Awards

MRII Reg Baker Career Advancement Award

The MRII Reg Baker Career Advancement Award celebrates the legacy of Reg Baker, a passionate advocate for the market research profession and lifelong learning, and a former Executive Director of MRII. 

Sponsored by Escalent, this award provides the winner with full enrollment in the highly regarded Principles of Market Research certificate course, offered by the University of Georgia and MRII. This comprehensive course equips market research professionals with comprehensive training about the tools and knowledge to excel in the ever-evolving insights industry.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The award is open to applicants from any country* who demonstrate:

  • Aspirations for career advancement: A clear explanation about their professional journey to date, and how completing the Principles of Market Research course will support their professional growth.
  • Commitment to volunteerism: Examples of current or recent volunteer activities in personal or professional life that reflect dedication to making a positive impact.

 

Application Details – Winter 2025 

  • Opens: January 6, 2025
  • Deadline: February 2, 2025


To apply for the award, please click here.

You can read the perspective of one of our recent Reg Baker Award winners on our blog. And for more information about the Principles of Market Research, visit here.

*subject to U.S. State Department restrictions 

MRII Data Analysis Award, sponsored by Infotools Harmoni

Enter for your chance to receive a cash prize of $2500 (USD). 

The winner of this award will demonstrate their skill in analyzing market research findings and making recommendations. Enter and you’ll be given background, instructions on what the analysis should entail, and a log in to access a global data set to analyze via the Infotools Harmoni platform. The runner up will receive a free online Principle Express course, from MRII and University of Georgia.

The registration window is open through November 1, and the deadline for final submissions is November 10, 2024. But don’t delay. Get started today!

To apply for the award, please click here.

For more information contact:

Ed Keller, Executive Director of MRII, at ed@mrii.org

Emerging Markets Award from MRII, sponsored by OvationMR

The new Emerging Markets Award from Market Research Institute International (MRII) is sponsored by OvationMR and presented in partnership with ESOMAR and the University of Georgia. The award aims to provide free market research education to deserving individuals in Latin America, Africa/Middle East, and Asia/Pacific regions. You can view the eligible regions here

The MRII Emerging Markets Award for eligible market research professionals in these emerging markets will provide access to valuable training in countries where it is needed most.

To apply for the award, please click here.

For more information contact:

Ed Keller, Executive Director of MRII, at ed@mrii.org

MRII Diversity Award for Under-Represented Groups

MRII created the Diversity Award program for individuals residing in the United States who come from under-represented groups in the population who want to enhance their market research and insights skill sets. The award covers the cost for a Principles Express course of the recipient’s choosing. Principles Express courses are administered through the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education.  

At MRII, we’re committed to equal access to education for all market researchers and insights professionals. We stand against racism, discrimination, and inequality.

Learn more about the award, here.

To apply for the award, click here.

For more information contact:

Ed Keller, Executive Director of MRII, at ed@mrii.org

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