Innovation Awards
TECNA presents annual Innovation Awards recognizing TECNA member staff teams who have been integral to developing and implementing innovative and impactful work, serving their members and clients, on behalf of their organization in the previous calendar year.
Winners are announced at the TECNA Summer Conference during an awards dinner each year.
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Questions about the TECNA Innovation Awards? Contact us at info@tecna.org
The Nomination Period is open in the spring each year.
2025 TECNA Innovation Award Categories
Photos from past Innovation Awards
FAQ
Who can submit a nomination?
Nominations may be made by any of the following:
- TECNA Member organization staff
- A member of a TECNA Member organization including but not limited to their Board Members
- A community or government partner of a TECNA Member organization
Who is eligible to win?
Only TECNA Members, in good standing, are eligible to be nominated and win awards.
Why should you nominate your team?
- Celebrate the outstanding work of your council/association/hub
- Highlight your innovative work amongst your peers
- Promote awareness of the high caliber work of your organization within your region
- Shine more light on the work of your organization to members, partners and policymakers
What if we’re not sure if we were innovative enough?
Are you proud of the work your team completed? Do you think the work was outstanding? Show your team that their work is worth celebrating and submit a nomination!
How do you define “Milestone in previous calendar year”?
There is flexibility in the definition of “Milestone.” If a council thinks planning, creating and launching a new program is noteworthy, then feel free to nominate that project! Do you have a more established program with a milestone in the previous calendar year with metrics to show some significant results? Nominate the program. Either way - if you think your team’s work is noteworthy, feel free to submit a nomination for consideration for an award.
Can I nominate a project/program/event I personally worked on for an award?
Absolutely! These awards are about celebrating the work of you and/or your team with the TECNA community. You can nominate yourself/your team or nominate others that worked on a project for your organization to celebrate their hard work.
Should we list all the team members on the Nomination Form?
Yes! When we announce the winners, we’ll announce all the team members listed on the Nomination Form – so you’ll want to include everyone accordingly so they’re highlighted and celebrated in that moment if you win.
Do I have to submit a video with the nomination?
Yes – this 60-120 second video, where you give an overview of the program you’re nominating and why it should win, is used as part of the judging process AND if you’re chosen as a finalist or winner, we’ll play the video as part of the Innovation Awards at the Summer Conference. The video submission is required if you'd like your submission to be considered.