Awards Documents/Application Instructions 

Vice President for Awards & Recognition: Carla Farrand (Carla.Farrand@colostate.edu) 

NEAFCS honors the contributions of members to the profession and to society through a number of awards given annually. The Awards Application System opens December 1st.

Award Application 

The National submission portal opens December 1, 2025.  The portal closes on March 15, 2026.

Reminder: Your membership dues must be postmarked to the National Office by December 31st in order to qualify for an award(s). If you have concerns about the status of your membership, please contact your State Affiliate Treasurer directly. 

Award Documents

• Awards Instructions  - Step-by-step Guide with Screen Shots
• Combining Documents Using Adobe Acrobat Pro - PowerPoint - Combining Documents Using Adobe Acrobat Pro
• 2026 Awards-at-a-Glance
• 2026 Awards Manual/Guidelines  
• 2026 Awards Submission Form
• 2026 Awards Affirmation
• Award Winning Tips 
• Award Winning Applications FAQs 

Award Educational Videos