2026 Estrella Award Application

Estrella Award

APPLICATION
The Estrella Award honors an association leader who has made a significant and lasting impact on the growth and advancement of their association and the association profession.
Eligibility
- Sustained, positive leadership over a period of more than five years.
- Leadership experience must be current and demonstrated within an association, nonprofit organization, or association management company.
- The five years of leadership experience do not need to be with the same association, nonprofit organization, or association management company.
- Members of the Association Latinos (AL) Board, the AL Awards & Recognition Committee, awards judges, and past recipients of this award are not eligible to be nominated.
- Members of the AL Board, the AL Awards & Recognition Committee and awards judges are not eligible to nominate or endorse others.
- Self-nominations are accepted for this award.
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Applicant Information
Full Name*

First (Given) NameMiddle Name (Optional)Last (Family/Sur) Name
Job Title*
Employer*
Email*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Resume or CV*

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Short-Answer Prompts

Please provide specific evidence and examples demonstrating how you meet each of the award criteria outlined below. Responses are limited to 250 words per prompt.
A record of sustained, positive leadership contributions over time.

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Demonstrated a lasting impact on the growth and advancement of their association and the association profession.

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Demonstrated leadership involvement at multiple levels throughout their association career.
Demonstrated leadership contributions sustained over a period of five years or more.

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Contributions resulting in measurable change within the association and the association profession.

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Created opportunities for meaningful change within the nominee’s association and the association profession.

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Endorsement Letters
Endorsement letters should provide compelling support for the nominee by highlighting their impact and contributions.
- Endorsers should be individuals who can specifically address one or more of the criteria for selection.
- Endorsers should use the Endorser Form template for their submission.
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Estrella Award