2025 UNA Outstanding Nonprofit Leader Nomination

In honor of the dedicated individuals who work every day to strengthen, unify, elevate, and sustain our communities, UNA will recognize two Outstanding Nonprofit Leaders to be celebrated at the 2025 UNA Annual Conference on September 18, at the Davis Conference Center.

Our view of leadership is not defined by title or designation, age, authority, or any other qualifier. Instead, it is about the individuals who not only persevere in the face of obstacles, but also engage and inspire the people around them, motivating others to dig deeper and work harder to get results. Regardless of their role, these individuals have made a lasting and positive impact on their organization and in the community. Their passion is contagious, and their results are impressive. Please use the form below to submit your nomination for UNA's 2025 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader Award.

The Fine Print:

Nominations will be accepted through 11:59 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025. We will communicate the UNA Annual Conference Committee's decisions by July 31, 2025
This award is for individuals. We are unable to consider nominations for couples/pairs or groups of volunteers or professionals.
Multiple nominations for the same individual do not improve chances of selection—we encourage group nominations to be submitted as one single nomination.
Members of the 2025 UNA Conference Committee are not eligible to receive a UNA Outstanding Nonprofit Leader Award while serving on the committee.

Looking for other opportunities to celebrate the amazing people in our nonprofit community?

UNA's Hall of Fame: This spotlight recognition honors those hardworking nonprofit employees who have made a lasting impact on your team, your organization, and your mission. This accolade is intended for UNA Member organization staff members. All submissions will be honored.
Utah Philanthropy Day: Nominations for the eight annual awards are open through June 1, 2025. Nominate your outstanding volunteers for a Heart and Hands Award or honor a business through the Corporate Community Champion Award through September 1, 2025.

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Nominator Information (You)
This information is about you, the person doing the nominating. If you are submitting as a group, this person will be the primary contact for the submission.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Organization *

Organization or company you are affiliated with.

Title *

Job Title

Please describe your relationship to the nominee. *

Nomination and Communication Information

Nomination Agreement *

As the nominator for a UNA Nonprofit Leader award, you are agreeing to serve as a liaison with the award recipient. Should this person be selected for the award, UNA will call upon you to notify them and obtain their acceptance.

I Agree

Is this a confidential nomination? *

Note: while we cannot accept anonymous nominations, we will, if requested, keep your identity confidential from the nominee if selected for the award.

Is this a nomination being submitted by a group of people? *

Yes

Please list additional nominators.

If yes to the above question, please list the names, job titles, and email addresses of all additional individuals involved in this nomination submission.

Nominee Information
Please enter all fields below about the person you are nominating for this award.

Nominee First Name *

Nominee Last Name *

Nominee Organization/Employer *

Nominee Job Title/Position *

Is your Nominee's organization a UNA Member? *

The Outstanding Nonprofit Leader award is exclusively for individuals that are currently associated with a UNA Nonprofit Member organization. If you are unsure of the organization's membership status, you may check our Nonprofit Member Directory, or select "I Don't Know" and we will follow up if there are any concerns.

Nominee Background
Please answer the following questions about the person you are nominating for a UNA Outstanding Nonprofit Leader award.

How long has your nominee been in the nonprofit sector? *

In years, numbers only please.

How long has your nominee been in their current role? *

In addition to their current position, what other roles have they held in the nonprofit sector? *

Please include known prior roles, volunteer positions, etc. Lists or short answers are fine.

Nomination Questions

Tell us what makes your nominee unique, extraordinary, and deserving of this award. *

Please highlight the times that they have persevered when confronted with challenges or have gone above and beyond their work and expected responsibilities. Please be specific and concise, examples are encouraged.

2,500 character max

Tell us about your nominee's character and values. *

Please be specific and concise, examples are encouraged.

2,500 character max

Nominee Accomplishments
Please share three specific accomplishments and achievements of your nominee.

Accomplishment/Achievement 1 *

1,000 character max

Accomplishment/Achievement 2 *

1,000 character max

Accomplishment/Achievement 3 *

1,000 character max

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