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.

Early Bird
April 3- April 24
$249
Standard Entry
April 25- May 17
$349

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.