Clone of Janet Linton Leadership Awards 2025

Thank you for taking the time to recognize the talent and leadership within the NAF network that impacts student achievement and inspires us to find new ways to make a difference. Created in 2006, in memory of the late San Diego Academy Director, Janet Linton, the award honors outstanding leaders who advance the NAF design and ensure that all students are prepared for college, career, and future success.

Leadership at ALL LEVELS makes a difference for student success. Please be sure to indicate whether your nominee is an academy, school, or district leader.

NAF Next 2026 will be an in-person conference from July 6-9, 2026, in Oxon Hill, MD. Award winners receive complimentary registration, airfare (up to $700), (3) hotel nights, and will be recognized on stage during the Celebration Dinner.

Please complete the form by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time to be considered.

IMPORTANT: Please remember to save your work in a separate document before submitting this form, as your answers will not be saved until you hit submit.

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How has the nominee's leadership in a NAF academy, school, or district impacted student success? Please provide a detailed response, complete with examples. (300-word maximum)*

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Why does the nominee deserve to be recognized as an outstanding NAF academy, school, or district leader? Please provide a detailed response, complete with examples. (300-word maximum)*

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Thank you for your submission and best of luck on your nomination! If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Baldovin, Assistant Director of Communications.

JANET LINTON LEADERSHIP AWARDS