Q: How do I create an award nomination?
A: Visit our website, scroll to the award of interest, and review the criteria. When you’re ready to begin your nomination, select the “Submit Nomination” button. Move through the fields in any order you wish. Mandatory fields are marked with a red asterisk. You will be sent a confirmation email when your nomination has been successfully submitted.
Q: Can I submit for more than one award?
A: Absolutely! You can submit nominees for as many awards as you like. One note: The same program cannot be nominated for Chapter Education Program of the Year, Chapter Program of the Year or Chapter Fundraising Event of the Year.
Q: Can I nominate multiple event partners for a single event?
A: Absolutely! For Catered Event of the Year and Wedding of the Year, you can nominate one or two partners as team members to the event. To include a second event partner, you must pay an additional fee of $125 to ensure that both partners receive a physical award. If you have more than 2 event partners that you would like to nominate, please submit an entry in the Team Event of the Year category, where you can nominate up to 10 team members. The person completing the nomination is required to pay the entire fee for the nomination.
Q: Are there any resources to help me with the nomination?
A: Watch for a list of open virtual office hours, where award committee members and experts can give you advice for your nomination. They will be offered throughout April and May on Zoom. If you are a NACE member, they will be posted in the Online Member Community. If you are not a member, email awards@nace.net to get the registration link.
Q: Do I have to fill out the entire submission form all at once or can I start it and finish it later?
A: After you begin a submission, you may save it and return to it later. You will be prompted to create an account, but this is not required to save your nomination and return later.
Q: When will Award nominees be announced?
A: Award nominees will be announced on social media, by email, and on the NACE website in June.
Q: When will Award winners be announced?
A: At the NACE One Awards Program and Celebration Party at the NACE Experience Conference for Catering and Events. Visit nace.net/experience for all the details!
Q: Do I have to be present at the award ceremony to win?
A: Nominees are not required to be present to win.
Q: Does my event have to be within the last 12 months?
A: All events nominated for the NACE One Awards must have occurred during the previous year (i.e. 2025 NACE Awards are for events that happened in 2024).
More questions?
Email us! awards@nace.net
