Awards Portal
Welcome to the JCI USA Awards Portal- your home for recognizing the outstanding impact of our members, chapters, and states. All submissions and certifications will be handled exclusively online through this portal.
Key Dates:
- Portal Opens: November 1, 2025
- State Certifications Due: December 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM HST
- Submissions Close: December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM HST
What’s New:
Only awards eligible for advancement to the JCI Conference of the Americas or JCI World Congress now require videos. Photos are still required for all categories, and videos are encouraged as supplemental materials.
Need Help?
Have questions? Email awards@jciusa.org
Join our open office hours:
Chapters or states may also request a virtual training session on writing and submitting awards by contacting awards@jciusa.org
Awards Manual
Train Track (PDF)
Judges Acknowledgement Form
Awards Submission Forms
Certification Form
Empowerment Award
Most Outstanding Family
Most Outstanding State President
Steve Little Memorial Award
Dennis Hamilton Memorial Award
National Recognition Awards
Outstanding Local Chapter
Outstanding Local Officer
Outstanding Local President
Brownfield Award
Armbruster Award
Outstanding State Membership Director
Trafton Award
Outstanding State Aux/Committee Member Award
Outstanding State Organization
Youth Spotlight Award
Visionary Award
Best Local Peace Project
Inter-Organization Collaboration Project
Local Community Empowerment
Local Economic Development
Local Global Goals Project
Local Growth & Development Program
Local Personal Skills Development Program
Long-Term Community Development Program