Nominate a member of the NCA community who has demonstrated outstanding dedication, expertise, and integrity in support of the Association's mission and entire coffee industry.
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their work in the coffee community? See the Award chart below for award descriptions, nomination criteria, and submission requirements.
Award | The National Coffee Association Distinguished Leadership Award | 2024 National Coffee Association Volunteer of the Year Award |
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Category | Leadership | Volunteer |
Award Description | The recipient of this special honor has demonstrated exemplary leadership, service, and commitment to the NCA and the coffee industry by promoting and advancing NCA's mission; contributing to the advancement of the coffee industry; and going above and beyond of what one may usually undertake. | This Award recognizes an outstanding volunteer who stands out for his/her overall leadership and contributions during the past year. |
Time Period of Contribution | Open-Ended | Past Year |
NCA Membership Required for Nominee? | Current or prior member of the NCA in good standing. Nominations may be made to present the award posthumously. |
Nominee must have worked for an NCA member company during the year in which they are nominated. |
Self-Nomination Allowed? | No | No |
Nomination | A minimum of four (4) nominations is required, but a maximum of five (5) nominations can be submitted, by NCA members in good standing. | A minimum of one (1) nomination by an NCA member in good standing is required, but a maximum of five (5) nominations by NCA members in good standing can be submitted. |
Language | Nominations and any supporting materials must be in English. | Nominations and any supporting materials must be in English. |
Level of Contribution | The award is for continuous and sustained leadership, service, and contribution, rather than for a single act, no matter how monumental. | Recognition can be for a single contribution. |
Submission Deadline | December 8, 2023 | December 8, 2023 |
By establishing the National Coffee Association Distinguished Leadership Award, the NCA seeks to acknowledge individuals who have selflessly given their time and talents to enhance the National Coffee Association and the coffee industry.
Description of the Award
The National Coffee Association Distinguished Leadership Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, service, advocacy, and engagement to advance both the National Coffee Association (NCA) and the coffee industry. The recipient of this special honor has demonstrated exemplary leadership, service, and commitment to the NCA and the coffee industry by promoting and advancing NCA's mission; contributing to the advancement of the coffee industry; and going above and beyond what one may usually undertake. The award is for continuous and sustained leadership, service, and contributions, rather than for a single act, no matter how monumental.
Description of the Award
The National Coffee Association Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding volunteer who stands out for his/her overall leadership and contributions during the past year.