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Who Should Be Nominated?   

We’re seeking nominees whose achievement has had a demonstrable and lasting impact on federal tax law, policy, or administration. Eligible nominees include:   

• Federal tax officials or public servants   

• Legal practitioners or litigators   

• Academics or researchers focused on federal tax issues   

• Journalists or public commentators   

• Advocacy groups or nonprofit organizations   

• Regulatory professionals or tax administrators   

A nominee may be an individual, a group, or an institution. The award celebrates a specific contribution the winner has made to the field of federal taxation. Nominees will be evaluated on the strength of their contribution and the significance of its impact. The work must serve the public interest, not merely the financial interests of the nominee or their affiliates. 

Selection Criteria   

Nominations will be evaluated by an expert panel using the following criteria:   

• Innovation – New approaches to legal, policy, or administrative challenges    

• Impact – Measurable outcomes, such as reform, precedent, or policy shifts    

• Significance – Breadth and importance of the issue addressed    

• Integrity – Ethical execution and public-mindedness    

• Alignment With Tax Analysts’ Mission – Transparency, education, and engagement  

Nomination Process   

• Nominations must be submitted via our online platform.  

• Self-nominations are permitted.  

• Nominees must be living.  

• Supporting documents (e.g., filings, media coverage, published work) are encouraged.   

• Nominations are confidential.  

Nominators must certify that the nominee can attend the award ceremony on May 8 at the American Bar Association Section of Taxation 2026 May Tax Meeting in Washington. If the nominee wins, Tax Analysts will provide the winner with an all-expenses-paid trip to the event to receive their award.