We’re proud to introduce Almabase’s 50 Champions in Advancement.
Recognizing the very best in Alumni Relations and Advancement.
This campaign puts the spotlight on changemakers who are pushing our industry forward. If you are that changemaker, we'd love to hear your story. Get nominated today!
Think your achievements need to be recognized, or know someone who deserves the spotlight? Here’s how you can nominate yourself or support your peers!
Whether you want to nominate yourself or a peer, start by making the choice to celebrate great work in Advancement.
Complete a short form that highlights achievements, impact, and passion for the field. Remember - strong stories stand out.
Peer nominations and word-of-mouth support help strengthen your case. Encourage your network to vouch for your impact!
Our esteemed panel of judges will carefully evaluate every submission based on merit, innovation, and influence.
If selected, you'll be honored as one of Almabase's 50 Champions in Advancement—with public recognition, a commemorative trophy, and a platform to share your story.
Access to an exclusive closed community for continues learnings and insights
Get featured on the Times Square billboard for your incredible work
A personalized trophy and certificate for your hard work
Fast-track your career growth and cement yourself as an expert
Exclusive perks and goodies from our sponsors
... and so much more!
Nominations open:
Nomination deadline:
Winners announced:
Where can I see the winners:
IT Project Coordinator
Real voices. Genuine impact.
Hear what our former champions have to say about AB50C!
Director, Advancement Services
Director of Alumni Relations
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Director of Data Management
Director, Alumni Engagement
(if you're nominating yourself) - fill up the nomination form highlighting why you should be the next champion.
(If you're nominating a peer or colleague)- fill up the form on their behalf, and select "I'd like to nominate someone else" when directed.
Once nominated, make sure you share your nomination status on social media to be seen by our judges.
Once the campaign ends, our judges will review and score every nomination, before selecting (if you're nominating 50 champions of 2025.
Almabase’s 50 Champions in Advancement (AB50C) is a campaign that honors exceptional professionals making a real impact in the world of Alumni Relations and Advancement. This is a platform to spotlight champions who are driving meaningful engagement and institutional success in our space.
If you work in or alongside Alumni Relations or Advancement, this campaign is designed for you. We celebrate professionals from a wide range of functions, including:
If any of these roles align with your work, we strongly encourage you to submit a nomination—or have someone nominate you.
Submitting a nomination is simple. Just fill out the nomination form, highlighting your achievements and contributions. The more thoughtfully you craft your submission, the better your chances of standing out to our judges.
You can also nominate a deserving peer. That said, we highly recommend encouraging them to complete their own nomination—it ensures authenticity and makes a stronger impression on the jury.
If you're nominating yourself, a single, well-crafted submission is all you need—no need to submit more than once.
However, if multiple peers nominate you independently, it can strengthen your candidacy and signal to our judges that your impact is widely recognized within the community.
Our panel will select only 50 winners from what we expect to be hundreds of nominations. If you're not selected, we’d still love to help you share your story. Reach out to us post-campaign and we’ll explore other opportunities to spotlight your work.
The campaign is officially open for nominations! We’ll be accepting nominations till Aug 8, 12 AM EST. Please ensure you send in your nominations before the deadline.
We’ve intentionally kept the criteria simple and inclusive. To be eligible, you must: