Nominee Qualifications

These individuals should show the promise of and a commitment to impacting their publication and the industry in a positive manner through professional achievement. Nominees must show they not only perform their jobs to a high standard, but they also have a commitment to furthering their knowledge and abilities. Nominees must actively work in the community publishing industry for a member or associate member of ACP and are required to have been employed for more than a year. Nominees must not be 36 prior to December 31 of the year they are nominated in.

National
Recognition

Rising Star award recipients will be recognized in Publish magazine, the official publication of ACP, as well as participate in an awards presentation program conducted during the annual ACP Conference and Trade Show held each year. Rising Star award winners receive free conference registration, meal plan, specialized training sessions, and a free round trip airfare as part of their award.

Ongoing Opportunity

The ACP Rising Stars program does not end with the recognition program. Rising Stars will be asked to assist the various initiatives of the association on an ongoing basis for up to two years. ACP recognizes that we have much to learn from these talented young people and desires to use their skills to help us lead the community publishing industry. In return for participation in regularly scheduled conference calls and for volunteering some time to assist with ACP initiatives, ACP will provide additional leadership development opportunities and the opportunity to attend future conferences for even more training.