The Emerging Leader Award recognizes exceptional young professionals in the professional liability insurance industry who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and a commitment to advancing the field. Each year, this award highlights rising talent whose contributions are shaping the future of the industry and positioning them as the next generation of leaders.

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Nominate a Rising Star for the 2025 Emerging Leader Award
Do you know a standout young colleague who’s shaping the future of and making a difference in the professional liability industry? The PLUS Emerging Leader Award recognizes rising talent who exemplify excellence, innovation, and leadership potential. Help us celebrate the next generation of industry trailblazers!

Nomination Period:
August 12 – 26, 2025

Guidelines:

  • Nominations must be submitted by industry members (self-nominations not allowed).
  • Each person may submit only one nomination. If multiple nominations are submitted, only the most recent will be considered.
  • PLUS staff will contact each nominee to confirm their interest, verify eligibility, and secure their permission to publish details from the nomination form on the PLUS website.

Selection Process:

  • PLUS members will vote for nominees from September 9 – 18, 2025
  • A Future PLUS Committee sub-group will review the top 10 vote-getting nominees and select 3 recipients.
  • Recipients will be notified the first week of October and invited to an award ceremony at the PLUS Conference, November 10 – 12, 2025, in Orlando. They will also be featured in the PLUS Blog.

Previous Emerging Leader Award Recipients