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.

Judges

  • Renie Anderson
    Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, NFL
  • Tish Carmona
    Director of Communications, Unrivaled
  • Jeramiah Dickey
    Athletic Director, Boise State
  • Al Guido
    President, 49ers / Chairman & CEO, Elevate
  • Brian Lawlor
    President, Scripps Sports
  • Michael Nichols
    Chief of Sponsorship Strategy & Activation, Group 1001
  • Laura Rutledge
    Host & Reporter, ESPN
  • Jared Shulman
    Head of Strategy, CAA

Check out the full Rising 25 lineup.

See all previous winners

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The nominee must be 25 or younger at the close of nominations (born on or after June 22, 1999).

  • How long are nominations accepted?

    Nominations are open from Thursday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, June 22.

  • When will winners be notified?

    Winners will be notified by the first week of August.

  • 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 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 honors@frontofficesports.com for more information.