Nominate a Rising Star

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) Rising Star Award identifies future business leaders currently completing their undergraduate education who have demonstrated leadership, a passion for their anticipated field, and a commitment to volunteering/community involvement. Nominations are open to all student undergraduates.

DEADLINE: All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 25, 2025. No applications will be considered after this date. Please nominate using the form below.  Each nominating organization may only submit a maximum of five student applications.

The Rising Star Award will be presented at the New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum, powered by NJBIA, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset.

Please contact Danielle Wink if you have any questions.

2025 Rising Star Nomination

Please nominate using the following form.  Each nominating organization may only submit a maximum of five student applications.

Nominator's Name*
First Last
Nominator's Email Address*
Nominator's Telephone Number*
Nominator's Relationship to Student*
Student's Name*
First Last
Student's Email Address*
Student's Telephone Number*
Student's Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

This is incase the winner is not able to attend in-person to accept their award.
Student's Anticipated Graduation Date*
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College or University Student Attends*
Student's Major*
Student's Career Goals*
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Current or Past Leadership Roles the Student has Held.*
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Volunteer/Community Service Experience Student Has*
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Briefly Tell Us About One Person that has Inspired the Student to “Reach for the Stars”, and How this Person has been Influential.*
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Please List Student's Employment History*
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Is there anything else you would like us to consider?
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2025 Rising Star Nomination