SNIA 2025 Recognition Program Nomination Form

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Nominations are now open for the annual SNIA member recognition awards. The following are the nomination categories. Only those categories that have nominees submitted will be considered for awards this year.

The deadline to submit nominations is December 17, 2025.

Individual Awards

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Exceptional Leadership

The individual who has provided outstanding leadership to advance a cause for SNIA leading to an impact on the industry or the Association.

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Unsung Hero

An individual who continually worked tirelessly under the radar, expecting no accolades or attention, but who in fact probably deserves more than the rest.

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Volunteer of the Year

The individual whose consistent contributions during the previous year have furthered the work of an existing program.

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New Contributor of the Year

This individual has begun contributing in an area that is new/different from previous contributions.

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Excellence in Education

Given to the individual who has made outstanding contributions in educating the industry.

Group Awards

Significant Impact by a Previously Existing Technical Work Group (TWG) or Task Force

The SNIA TWG or Task Force, above all others in 2025, had members and efforts which consistently stepped up and helped SNIA achieve something new and groundbreaking or which significantly advanced an existing program.

Group of the Year

A SNIA group which had members and efforts that helped SNIA achieve something innovative and groundbreaking.

Eligibility

SNIA Board or TC members are eligible only if the contribution is above and beyond their normal work as a member of the Board or TC

Contractors of SNIA are only eligible for contributions above and beyond paid SNIA work

Staff of SNIA are not eligible

Past award recipients may be viewed at https://www.snia.org/about/awards

Please submit your nominations for individual and group awards below. 

An individual may only receive the same award a second time if the award is for contribution on a different body of work (e.g., green storage one year and security in another year)

A group may only receive the same award for different work (e.g., SDXI may only receive the award if they develop a different body of work for which the award is given)

Please complete the information below.

1. Exceptional Leadership Award

2. Unsung Hero Award

3. Volunteer of the Year

4. New Contributor of the Year

5. Excellence in Education

6. Significant Impact by a Previously Existing Technical Work Group (TWG) or Task Force

7. Group of the Year