2026 Nomination Applications

🏆 Crowne Excellence Awards Nominee Applications—Now Open!

You’ve been nominated—and that deserves a celebration! Someone recognized your hard work, dedication, and impact. Now it’s your chance to share your story and show our judges what makes you shine!

Winners will be revealed at the 2026 CKAA Crowne Excellence Speakeasy Soirée on December 5, 2026. ✨

📅 Application Period

• Opens: Monday, October 12, 2026

• Closes: Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM

📋 How to Apply

• Click Register Now to begin your application.

• Select the ticket matching the award category for which you were nominated. There is no charge to apply!

• Answer all application questions and submit your completed application by the deadline.

• No endorsement letter is required this year.

💛 A Quick Note About Eligibility

Applications are open only to those who received a nomination for the selected award category. Please apply only for the category or categories in which you were nominated. Applications submitted without a corresponding nomination will be disqualified.

Expecting another nomination notice? Stay tuned! All notices are being sent the week of October 12, 2026—it takes a little time to deliver this much good news!

🚨 Make Your Nomination Official

Your completed application must be submitted through this page for your nomination to be officially recognized and considered for an award.

The deadline is October 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM—no exceptions. Applications will be sent to the judges immediately after the deadline, so late submissions cannot be accepted.

You’ve earned the nomination. Now tell your story!