Meet the Class of 2024

Established in 2017, the Front Office Sports Rising 25 Award has become one of the most competitive and prestigious awards in the business of sports.

Check out the full Rising 25 lineup.

See all previous winners

2024 Judges

  • Jeremy Carey
    Chief Investment Officer, Optimum Sports
  • Laura Correnti
    Founder & CEO, Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment
  • Karim Fathi
    Vice President, Marketing, Hublot
  • Cole Gahagan
    President and Chief Executive Officer, Learfield
  • Renee Montgomery
    Co-Owner/VP, Atlanta Dream | 2x WNBA Champion
  • Charlie Neiman
    Director, Head of Sports Partnerships, Amazon Prime Video
  • Ingrid Petri
    Vice President, Sponsorship Strategy, Business Development, NFL
  • Jess Smith
    President, Golden State x WNBA
  • Jimmy Pitaro
    Chairman, ESPN

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How old does the nominee need to be to win the award?

    25 and under (Born on or after May 18, 1998).

  • How long are nominations accepted?

    Nominations are open from Wednesday, April 3, 2024 through Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

  • When will winners be notified?

    Winners will be notified in early – mid June. Only the winners of the award will be notified.

  • Can I nominate myself?

    Self nominations are not accepted. All nominations must be filled out by someone other than the person being nominated.

  • Can individuals living outside of the U.S. be nominated?

    Yes, the award is open to anyone internationally.

  • What is the selection process?

    Winners are selected through two rounds of judging:

    • Round 1: FOS staff review, resulting in 50 semi-finalists
    • Round 2: Panel of judges reviews 50 semi-finalists and selects the 25 winners

    During the judging process, a variety of factors are weighed to determine whether a nominee should be a Rising 25 winner, including but not limited to:

    • Size & scope of work responsibilities
    • Accomplishments over their school or professional career up to this point
    • Leadership roles
    • Activities outside of work – professional organizations, volunteering, etc.
    • The scope of influence within their area of expertise
    • Specific business results driven by ideas/execution of the nominee
    • All nomination information is kept private
  • More questions?

    Please contact awards@frontofficesports.com for more information.