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TFEA “TEXAS RISING STAR” Outstanding Young Professional of the Year

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The “Texas Rising Star” Outstanding Young Professional of the Year recognizes young professional members of TFEA, who have demonstrated outstanding service to their community or organization through leadership and active participation in TFEA programs. This is vital in the process of identifying future leaders in Texas.

To be eligible for consideration for the “Texas Rising Star” TFEA Outstanding Young Professional of the Year Award, the nominee must be:
  • 40 years of age or under and a TFEA member at the time of the nomination
  • On the paid staff of an TFEA / IFEA member organization for at least two years
  • Have provided significant enthusiasm, organizational assistance and specific expertise
  • Have shown initiative and leadership in his/her efforts
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Have exemplified his/her dependability
  • Have a significant depth of involvement
  • Have made a difference to the festival or event
Nomination Deadline: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:00pm

Your Contact Information

Thank you for making a nomination! How can we get in touch with you if we have any questions.


If your nominee is selected, will you be willing to help ensure that they attend the awards luncheon at the TFEA Annual Conference?
Awards Luncheon

Nominee Information

Tell Us More About Your Nominee

Please provide a 2-paragraph response for each of the seven items below. Please include specific examples for each. Points will be awarded as shown.

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Need more space? You may upload a PDF of your nomination write-up

Additional Information

To create a news release and other marketing items promoting your nomination and the TFEA / Young Professional of the Year program, we ask you to please submit the following with your nomination:

High resolution photograph (JPEG) of the person you are nominating.


Please Note: If your nominee is selected, the individual submitting the nomination will be required to complete a questionnaire and submit 10-15 photos all to be utilized for award presentation. All materials must be submitted within 10 days of notification.
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