The 2011-2012 academic year will mark the celebration of the 25th annual Role Model Leader's Forum. The Role Model Leader’s Forum is a long-standing tradition of NC State University and honors an outstanding regional, national, or international leader who speaks on leadership and the challenges that face today’s leaders. 

Nomination Information

If your organization or department will be bringing a speaker to NC State's campus this year and they embody the qualities of a Role Mode Leader, we encourage you to consider nominating them. Please click here to access information about the nomination process. Please read the document in its entirety prior to completing the nomination form.

Nomination Form: If your organization is interested in nominating someone for the Role Model Leader's Award, please click here to access the nomination form.

Nomination Deadline: Nominations will be accepted on a rolling basis; however, priority consideration will be given to those received by Monday, October 3, 2011.

Read about Our past honorees - Click Here:

• Sauls Flores, 2010
• Jackson Katz, 2010
• Morris Dees, 2009
• Jo Luck, 2008
• Millard and Linda Fuller, 2007
• Rev. Dale Johnson, 2006
• Greg Smith, 2005
• Judy Shepard, 2004
• Samuel Tso, 2003
• Coach Doug Blevins, 2002
• Maya Angelou, 2001
• General Henry H. Shelton, 2000
• Sgt. Dana Bowman, 1998
• James Graham, 1997
• Mr. Li Lu, 1996
• Dr. Madeline Cartwright, 1995
• Chief Wilma Mankiller, 1994
• Reef Ivey, II, 1993
• Ms. Kay Yow, 1992
• Dr. Isabella Cannon, 1991
• Dr. Leroy Walker, 1990
• Dr. Elisabeth Zinser, 1989
• Governor James B. Hunt, 1988
• Dr. William Friday, 1987