UMBrella Awards may be given annually in three categories: (1) Person of the Year — On the Rise, (2) Person of the Year — Leading the Way, and (3) Champion of the Year.

Nominees must be members of the UMB community. While nominations with an affiliation with UMBrella are encouraged, no prior participation in UMBrella-sponsored programs or activities is necessary to nominate an individual or to receive an UMBrella Award.

Eligibility will be construed as broadly as possible to encourage greater opportunities to celebrate the contributions of our colleagues across the University in support of UMBrella's mission. Refer to the eligibility and descriptions below for each award category. 

• 2025 UMBrella Awards nominations will be accepted Aug. 26-Oct. 31, 2024.
• Candidates can be nominated or individuals may nominate themselves.
• A nominee must be a UMB employee in good standing. 
• Award winners will be announced at the Women's History Month Symposium on March 13, 2025.