ELEVATE Award
This award is a recognition given to NSCA members that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to and effectiveness in Equity, Leadership, Empowerment, Visibility, Access, Training, and Excellence within Strength and Conditioning. Recipients of this award are those who have innovated in expanding the practice of strength and conditioning into new communities and/or fields of practice. This award celebrates achievements by those who have innovated the application of the profession, inspiring increased participation and tangible results.
ELEVATE Award Eligibility
Each nominee will be asked to fill out a criteria sheet that details career accomplishments and contributions to the personal training industry.
The criteria sheet assigns points to a variety of professional achievements, letters of recommendation, volunteer involvement with the NSCA, and other activities related to the personal training industry.
NSCA Members in good standing may nominate other NSCA Members or themselves.
Nominations are open August-December
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
| At least three consecutive years of membership with the NSCA. |
| At least one completed, full year of service within a volunteer role to the NSCA and/or the NSCA Foundation. |
Additional requirements listed in the General Awards Criteria, include but not limited to, nominee must be nominated by a member in good standing and nominees will be sent a criteria sheet to fill out that must be returned before the required deadline. *Consecutive membership is counted back from the date the award is to be conferred. |
How Awardees are Selected for the ELEVATE Award
Gathering Nominations
Nominations are gathered August–November each year. Any nomination received before the established deadline will be accepted for review of eligibility. Nominees will be notified of their nomination along with a request to complete the award criteria sheet.
Eligibility Verification and Points Tally
NSCA Headquarters will verify eligibility and minimum category requirements have been met. The overall points for each nominee will be tallied, and qualified nominees will be notified. Nominees will be reviewed by at least three members of the NSCA L.I.F.T. Committee
Awardee Notification
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The NSCA LIFT Committee will notify the Board of Directors of the selected recipient(s).
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The NSCA Headquarters will notify the recipient of the award, send regret notifications, create a Press Release announcement of the winner, and verify attendance at the National Conference awards banquet.
If there are no qualifying nominees, the award will not be given.
Award Timeline
August 1 – Nominations open.
November 30 – Nominations close and nominees are contacted to submit award requirements.
January – Nominees are required to have all materials submitted and NSCA staff will evaluate that eligibility requirements have been met before submitting to the Committee, SIG, or Task Force.
February – Committee, SIG, or Task Force should vote and decide the winner and will submit the winners name to the National Office.
March – Notifications to nominees will be sent by the National Office and press announcements will be coordinated.
July – Award conferred at the National Conference Awards Banquet.
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