Nominees for the Inspira Award must demonstrate sustained and meaningful contributions to the association profession over a period of three to five years. Nominees must be currently employed by an association, a nonprofit organization, or an association management company. Relevant experience may be gained across multiple organizations and is not required to be with a single employer.

All awards require self-nomination. To participate, applicants must complete the nomination form for the desired award and ensure all required letters of support are submitted simultaneously.

Applications must be submitted through the online form, and all supporting materials are due by June 1, 2026.

Late submissions will not be considered.

• Applicant contact information

• Applicant resume or cv

• Short-Answer prompts of up to 250 words offering evidence of the following:

  • Increased level of success and responsibility over a 3-5 year period.

  • Sustained and continuous contributions with measurable impact within your association and/or the association profession.

  • Intent to continue in roles that aid the future of your association and/or the association profession.

• Two endorsement letters of up to 500 words using the Inspira Award Endorser Letter template uploaded by the applicant. 

• Acknowledgement of AI Tools.