2026 CEFMA Emerging Leader Award Nomination

2026 Emerging Leader Award Nomination

Please answer the questions below to explain why your nominee is deserving of the 2026 CEFMA Emerging Leader Award. In your responses, please be sure to include specific examples surrounding the significant or unique efforts of the nominee. Additionally, feel free to provide any additional information that would support the nomination of your candidate and may assist the selection committee in their evaluation. NOTE: The selection committee is specifically evaluating based upon accomplishments that took place between January 2025 & February 2026.
The CEFMA Emerging Leader Award recognizes individuals with five (5) years of experience or less who have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership potential within athletics facilities, events, or operations.

Eligibility & Criteria:
- Nominees MUST be current, dues-paying members of CEFMA
- Nominees may be full-time employees or graduate assistants
- Candidates will be evaluated on their body of work between January 2025 and February 2026
- Areas of consideration may include:
  - Demonstrated leadership qualities and future leadership potential
  - Impact and contributions across one or multiple sport seasons or events
  - Meaningful involvement in special projects, facilities initiatives, or events
One (1) award recipient will be selected. The nominee must have direct responsibilities within collegiate athletics facilities, events, or operational management.

Award Benefits:
- 2026-27 CEFMA Membership
- Complimentary registration for the 2026 CEFMA Convention, June 7–10, in Las Vegas, NV
- Four (4) nights of hotel accommodations at the NACDA Convention Hotel
- Travel stipend up to $800 (reimbursable following the Convention)
- Public recognition during the 2026 CEFMA Convention
The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 3. The recipient will be notified in mid-April.
Nominee Information
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Graduate AssistantFull Time
Title:*
Institution:*
Email Address:*
example@example.com
FacilitiesEventsOperationsOther
Please provide specific examples for the awards committee for the following:
Provide examples of how the nominee has demonstrated leadership qualities and future leadership potential. *
Provide examples of how the nominee has had an impact and contribution across one or multiple sports seasons or events. *
Provide examples of the nominee's meaningful involvement in special projects, facilities initiatives, or events. *
Please provide any additional information that would support the nomination of your candidate and may assist the selection committee in their evaluation.
Nominator Information
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Title:*
Institution/Affiliation:*
Email Address:*
example@example.com
Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relationship to nominee:*
Please note: If your nominee is not a colleague at your current institution, CEFMA will confirm support of the nomination with the nominee's supervisor before placing them on the ballot for consideration. Further, prior to selection, CEFMA may request additional and/or demographic information from the nominee directly.
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2026 Emerging Leader Award Nomination

Please provide specific examples for the awards committee for the following: