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Award FAQs

General

Q: What is the nomination timeline for the State and Local Award of Distinction? 

A: The 2025 nomination timeline for the Tax Analysts State and Local Award of Distinction is as follows: 

  • Nominations Open: May 15, 2025 

  • Nominations Close: June 30, 2025 

  • Winner Announced: Late September 2025

Q: Does the winner need to attend the award ceremony in order to be eligible for nomination? 

A: Yes. The recipient of the Tax Analysts Award of Distinction must attend the award ceremony in person. The U.S. State and Local Tax award will be formally presented at the Paul J. Hartman State and Local Tax Forum, and Tax Analysts will cover all associated travel expenses.  In-person attendance is a key part of the award experience and includes delivering a keynote address and being recognized before an audience of leading state and local tax professionals. 

Q: Is this a lifetime achievement award? What type of contributions qualify for nomination? 

A: No, this award recognizes powerful and timely contributions to the field of state and local taxation, rather than lifetime achievement. Eligible contributions must have occurred within the past five years or demonstrated a lasting and meaningful impact during that period. The work must serve the public interest, not merely the financial interests of the nominee or their affiliates. 

 

Nomination Form

Q: What’s the difference between an individual nomination and a group or organization nomination? 

A: The award recognizes influential initiatives in the tax field, which may be led by a single individual or by a group working collaboratively. 

  • Individual nominations highlight the leadership and contributions of one person who played a central role in the initiative’s development and success. 

  • Group or organization nominations recognize up to five individuals who contributed collectively to the initiative’s impact. These nominations should reflect a shared effort in which no single contributor stands apart from the team. 

Whether the initiative is led by one person or a small team, the focus should remain on its significance and its demonstrated impact on tax policy, law, administration, or public understanding. 

Q: What is the “Manage Collaborators” option in the nomination form? 

A: The “Manage Collaborators” feature allows you, as the nominator, to invite others to view or help complete your nomination form. Collaborators can access the nomination, contribute content, and review progress. 

Q: If I am a “Collaborator,” can I submit the final application? 

A: No, only the primary nominator can submit an application. Once you complete your portion of the application, inform the primary nominator directly so that they may complete and submit the final application.