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YPN Legacy & North Star Award Nomination 2026

YMCA Professional Network | Chapters 41 & 42

Take this survey by 7/31/2026.

Previous Legacy recipients: Linda Daley, Peg Loomis, Rick Cullen, Kay Nord, Sandy Atkins, Dani Englebert, Steve Fox, Sue Pawlowski, Kathy Westpfahl, Jill Rasmussen, Kathy Phillips, Jennie Melde.
1.YMCA Association(Required.)
2.Which award are you nominating someone for?(Required.)
3.Name of person filling out this form(Required.)
4.Does the CEO know of and approve this nominee?(Required.)
5.First name of nominee EXACTLY HOW IT SHOULD BE SPELLED ON A PLAQUE(Required.)
6.Last name of nominee EXACTLY HOW IT SHOULD BE SPELLED ON A PLAQUE
7.Department or Job Title of Nominee (when in their role)(Required.)
8.Approximate years of employment in the Y movement(Required.)
For questions 5-11, you may instead upload a document at the bottom of this form that should clearly address the criteria of contributions, accomplishments, and innovation. This information is shared in the fall program mobile app if nominee is selected - check spelling and errors!
9.CONTRIBUTIONS: Describe how this individual contributed to their field in one or more of the following manners:
  • Has made a significant contribution to the development of their field that benefited a local YMCA and/or overall YMCA movement.
  • Demonstrated the highest standards of leadership in the YMCA movement
  • Is respected and recognized as a role model to peers in their field
10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Share any accomplishments the individual has achieved over the course of at least 10 years:
11.INNOVATION: List any programs, processes, or projects that this individual has designed or implemented that have been replicated within their association or other YMCAs.
12.Please share any further information you feel relevant for the YPN Board to consider.
13.Optional: Upload a file in lieu of answering questions 5-11 in the boxes above. Ensure all spelling and grammar are accurate.
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14.Upload a headshot photo to be used in marketing materials:
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