Future Leadership Program Nomination

Please complete the form below to nominate someone for the 2025 Future Leadership Program. Upon submitting the form, the nominee will be notified of their nomination.

Nominations for the 2025 Future Leadership class will be accepted through Friday, September 20, 2024.

To be eligible for nomination, the person must meet the following criteria:

• Candidate must be a current employee of an NCA member company or qualified retail customer in a confections related role (candy, chocolate, gum and mints).
• Candidate must be 40 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2025.
• At least five (5) cumulative years of professional experience as of January 1, 2025. Professional experience could include internships and positions held at a family company.
• At least three (3) years of cumulative experience working for a confectionery manufacturer, supplier or broker or in a related role at a retailer or distributor.
• Candidate must aspire to executive leadership within the confectionery industry.
• Candidate must demonstrate commitment and dedication to NCA and the confectionery industry.
• Candidate must have the support of their employer to participate if selected.

Future Leadership Program applications are reviewed by a committee made up of industry professionals, including past Future Leaders, based on the following criteria:

• Leadership experience 
• Examples of personal and professional development 
• Writing and communication skills, as demonstrated in applicants’ essay submissions
• Professionalism and the presentation of their application materials 

Program policies:

• A maximum of five (5) employees are permitted to apply from each NCA member company.
• Members of the selection committee are not permitted to provide letters of recommendation for Future Leader applicants.  
• Only one candidate from a member company can be selected to any one Future Leadership Class.

For more information on these elements, view the weighting and criteria for each element of the application.