NCSM Hall of Fame
Introduction
Nominations sought by the National Conference in Sales Management ; Deadline 1 Dec 2025
INTEREST CATEGORY: SELLING AND SALES MAN
POSTING TYPE: Awards
Posted by: Colleen McClure
Call for Nominations
NCSM Hall of Fame
The NCSM Legacy Award honors an individual who has had a lasting and meaningful impact on the selling and sales management field through their scholarship and sustained service to NCSM. This is our opportunity to recognize leaders whose careers reflect extraordinary contributions.
NCSM will be initiating its first class to the NCSM Hall of Fame at its Celebrating 40 Years of NCSM Conference in Norfolk, VA (March 2026). The NCSM Hall of Fame will induct new members every five years at future bi-decade Celebration Conferences. Sales researchers and educators who have a prior history with NCSM are great candidates for nomination (by others or self). All Inductees to the Hall of Fame will be honored at the 2026 Conference in Norfolk and presented with an award. NCSM Hall of Fame members will also be featured on the NCSM website.
Nominations should highlight contributions to NCSM and the sales domain in areas such as:
- Contributions to NCSM (nominees must have a history of NCSM service)
- NCSM Legacy Long-term significance and sustainability of impact
- NCSM Service – Service in different conference leadership roles
- NCSM Commitment – Long-term commitment of attendance and contribution
- NCSM Thought Leadership – Clear record of presenting research and/or teaching
- NCSM Collegiality Commitment to positive growth of the NCSM community
- Contributions to Sales Discipline (nominees should exhibit some additional leadership)
- Sales Program Development Creation/leadership of sales centers, competitions, or curriculum
- External Program Development Leadership in other conferences, associations, or industry engagement
- Pedagogical Contributions Teaching innovations and curriculum development
- Scholarly Impact Influence on researchers and the academic community
- Mentorship Advising and placement of students (Undergrad to PhD)
Nominations should include a letter of nomination that highlights the candidate’s contributions. Nomination letters should not exceed two pages and must include an overview of the nominees current and prior involvement with NCSM, as well as other sales educator/researcher highlights.
Deadline for nominations: December 1, 2025 Send letters of nomination to: Colleen McClure (cemcclur@uab.edu)
The winners will be honored at the 2026 NCSM Conference (March 2527, 2026).