Awards Committee Resources

Welcome to the 2O24-2O25 Awards Committee Info Hub!

This page will provide the resources you need to have a successful Awards Program by providing links to all resources, forms, and instructions in one place.  

The statewide Awards Nomination Committee is comprised of representatives from each region (Awards Chair). The Awards Nomination Committee members will solicit nominations from their respective Regions for each of the five Leadership Florida awards with the goal of securing at least one nomination for each award from each Region. After the awards nomination deadline (February 7, 2025 at noon EST), the Awards Selection Committee will review, rate, and then meet to make final recommendations for winners in each of the award categories for the Board of Directors to review and confirm. The Awards Selection Committee is chosen by the Board Chair in consultation with the statewide awards chair. Once the decision for the awards has been confirmed by the Board, the Region Awards Nomination Committee Chairs can assist award nominators with preparing the award finalist videos for the Annual Meeting. The Award winners will be kept confidential until they are revealed at the Annual Meeting.

Time Commitment & Timeline:

September – November 2024    Review past award winners and region nominees
First Awards Committee Meeting    Create a potential nominee list for each award
November 4, 2024    First Awards Nomination Committee Meeting at Noon –  1:00 pm ET (Virtual)
November – December 2024    Recruit Award Nominees/Promote Nominations
January 7, 2025    Award Nominations Open at Noon ET
January 23, 2025    Awards Nomination Committee Meeting at Noon – 1:00 pm ET
January 2025    Awards Selection Committee Orientation Meeting 
February 7, 2025    Award Nominations Close at Noon ET
February – March 2025    Awards Selection Committee Scoring Period
February 13, 2025    Virtual Leadership Team Retreat at 10:00 am – Noon ET
March 2025    Awards Selection Committee Meeting (Voting) 
April 22, 2025    Awards Committee Recommendations Approval from the Board of Directors
May 30, 2025    Award Finalist Videos due (Awards Committee/Nominator to assist)
June 5-8, 2025    Annual Meeting – JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

Resources:

All of the following resources are accessible through the Resource Repository here:
Awards Committee Resources

View the Awards Planning Guide digitally here:
Awards Planning Guide

"but for Leadership Florida" Unique People, Places, and Things List
People Listings (All Regions in this view)

• This list is a collection of ideas curated by your former Region Council members, including places, people, and events, and additional information such as member contacts, if available. The list is ideal for inspiration to start brainstorming ideas for YOUR Region Award nominations.
  • Click on your region for instructions:
    • Calusa Region
    • East Central Region
    • Gold Coast Region
    • Gulfstream Region
    • Northeast Region
    • Northwest Region
    • Southeast Region
    • Southwest Region
    • West Central Region

Awards descriptions and past winners - see the Leadership Florida Awards Page

Past Nominees - Awards Committee Resources

Samples of Applications - Awards Committee Resources

Scoring - Details coming soon.

Conflict of Interest - As a member of the 2025 Leadership Florida Awards Committee, I certify that if I am employed by, serve on the board of, or have other oversight responsibilities for any entity nominated for a 2025 Award, I will recuse myself from all discussion, debate, scoring, and voting for that particular Award category or categories if more than one applies. This recusal requirement also applies to nominations of other close relationships such as business partners, client relationships, and family members. Leadership Florida staff and the Awards Committee Chair will make the final determination as to what is considered a conflict of interest for any committee member.

FAQs

View award categories and past recipients online by visiting the Leadership Florida Awards Page.

Who can submit an award nomination?
All award nominations must be submitted by current Leadership Florida members.

Is a previous recipient of a Leadership Florida award eligible to be nominated again?
No, a member may only win one award.

May an award nomination be submitted posthumously?
No, all nominees must be living.

May I submit a self-nomination?
Yes, self-nominations are allowed.

May a nominee be nominated for more than one award?
No, one unique nominee per award per year is permitted.

Who is eligible to be nominated for each award?

• Current Leadership Florida Members
  • Distinguished Member Award
  • “but for Leadership Florida” Award
  • Florida Impact Award
  • LeRoy Collins Lifetime Achievement Award
• Non-Leadership Florida Members
  • Florida Impact Award
  • LeRoy Collins Lifetime Achievement Award (if a non-member wins this award, he/she will become an Honorary Member of Leadership Florida)
  • Business/Nonprofit Organization (in good standing)
  • Florida Impact Award (nominee does not need to be a Leadership Florida member)
  • Florida Equity, Equality, and Justice Influencer Award (nominated organizations must include at least one current Leadership Florida member who is officially employed by the organization - volunteer board members are not eligible.)

How can I submit a nomination?
Nominations are accepted from current Leadership Florida members.  All nominations must be submitted through the Leadership Florida official nomination form.  When available in January 2024, the form can be accessed on the Awards page of the website at leadershipflorida.org/awards.

When are award winners announced?
Recipients of each award will be announced during the Annual Meeting on June 13-16, 2024 at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor.

Online Membership Directory Video

Remember!  All nominees and nominators MUST be current Leadership Florida members. You may use the online Member Directory to check the status of any member.  If a member does not show up in the Directory, it is highly likely their dues may be lapsed.  Watch the below video for tips on using the online diretory.

Online Member Directory

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