SITE Young Leader of the Year Award

New honor, to be presented at SITE Global Conference 2025

Introducing the SITE Young Leader of the Year Award

The SITE Young Leader Award recognizes the unique contributions of a global Young Leader who shows an exemplary commitment to incentive travel through their volunteer activities, industry participation, and overall passion & enthusiasm for the industry.

Is there a young leader in your chapter who demonstrates exceptional dedication and passion for the industry? Nominate them for the SITE Young Leader of the Year Award

To nominate, submit a one-page letter of recognition detailing why you believe they deserve this honor. The winner will receive complimentary registration to the 2025 SITE Global Conference in Tulum this March!

Please send recommendation letters — or any questions — to Danielle King dking@siteglobal.com

Submissions for 2025 are now closed. Check back in after Global Conference to find out who won!


The Young Leader of the Year Award recipient must be:

  • An active SITE member
  • Part of a SITE Chapter
  • 35 years old or younger

The winner receives:

  • Complimentary 2025 Global Conference registration
  • Recognition at Global Conference
  • Travel stipend

FAQs about the SITE Young Leader of the Year award

  • Can someone self-nominate?

    Young Leaders cannot self-nominate; however, any active SITE member can nominate a Young Leader within their chapter.

  • How can members nominate a Young Leader?

    Any SITE member can write a one-page letter of recognition highlighting why they believe the Young Leader deserves this honor. Please submit letters to Danielle King — dking@siteglobal.com

  • Who chooses the winner?

    Submissions will be reviewed by the Young Leader representative on the SITE International Board of Directors (IBOD), the current IBOD President, and the IBOD President-Elect

  • When will the recipient be chosen?

    A winner will be picked two months before Global Conference 2025 and will be notified via email with details about how to track travel expenses, as well as the location and time of the award ceremony during Global Conference.