NCA Rising Star Award
Nominations for the 2026 award cycle will open on September 15, 2025.
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The National Coffee Association's Rising Star Award (NCA Rising Star Award) honors an emerging young professional in the U.S. coffee industry who is under the age of 40 and has a total of 5 to 10 years of experience in the coffee industry. The recipient of this special recognition has demonstrated exceptional creativity, forward-thinking, innovative ideas, and inspiring leadership skills, making a notable impact within their organization or the coffee industry.
This award recognizes a young professional whose contributions exceed expectations, demonstrating exceptional growth and impact, and indicating a promising future for both them and the entire coffee industry. Nominees must be current members of the NCA in good standing.
Questions: Terri Bartlett, Director of Member Relations, at trbartlett@ncausa.org