Awards Committee Resources
Welcome to the 2O23-2O24 Awards Committee InfoHub!
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 Committee is comprised of representatives from each region (Awards Chair). The Awards 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 8, 2024), 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 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:
Sept - Nov 2023 Review past winners and nominees; create a potential nominee list for each award
November 6, 2023 First Awards Committee Meeting
December 2023 Recruit Award Nominees/Promote Nominations
January 8, 2024 Award Nominations Open
February 6, 2024 Leadership Team Retreat, 10:00 am - Noon EST (Virtual)
February 8, 2024 Award Nomination Deadline
February 12, 2024 Awards Committee Meeting
March 2024 Awards Selection Committee Meeting Scoring Period (69 nominations in 2023)
March - April 2024 Awards Selection Committee Meetings
April 2024 Award Selection Meeting (Virtual/In-Person TBD)
April - May 2024 Award Committee Recommendations Approval from Board of Directors
May 2024 Award Preparations, videos, and order awards
May 31, 2024 Award Videos Deadline from Award Nominators/Awards Committee
June 2024 Annual Meeting, June 13-16, 2024 (Charlotte Harbor)
Resources:
All of the following resources are accessible through the Resource Depository here:
Awards Committee Resources
"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:
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 2023 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 2023 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.