PROCESS
Applications are accepted through March 15, 2025.
• Nomination Review: After the application deadline, KEEN Leaders will receive all nominations from their respective institutions along with a Campus Rising Star Selection form.
• Campus Selection: KEEN Leaders must select one nominee to be their institution's 2025 Campus KEEN Rising Star by April 30, 2025.
• Full Nomination Submission: An option on the 2025 Campus KEEN Rising Star form will allow for submitting a full nomination for the National Rising Star award. KEEN Leaders are responsible for submitting this full nomination while working closely with the selected candidate.
• National Selection: The KEEN Awards Committee will review all Campus Rising Star nominations using the KEEN Rising Star Award Evaluation Rubric. Three nominees will be selected as the 2025 National KEEN Rising Stars by June 15, 2025.