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Top Lobbyist

Created BY lobbyists FOR lobbyists

We set out on a mission to create a yearly Top Lobbyist list that is more representative of the profession and not simply based on who you know or where you work. Our judges blindly evaluate each nominee to ensure receiving the honor of Top Lobbyists is 100% merit based.  

 

Our list is comprised of lobbyists, PAC managers, and grassroots professionals that have been nominated by their colleagues, Congressional staff, or clients for their outstanding work. This distinction spotlights professionals that saw significant legislative success, have been innovative in their field, are held in high regard by their clients or members, and are individuals who give back to their community through charity or pro bono work.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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ANNOUNCING 2024 TOP LOBBYISTS

Student Advocate of the Year Award

Back again this year is our Student Advocate of the Year Award, which celebrates an emerging leader who has made a significant impact on an issue or lobbying campaign this past year. This award recognizes a student advocate who has shown remarkable dedication and leadership in the profession, driving change and demonstrating the power of advocacy. This award recognizes the next generation of influential voices in the lobbying community. 
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2024 Student Advocate of the Year Recipient: Laura C. Lopez McNulty, College of Southern Maryland

The Student Advocate of the Year Award is sponsored by: 

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Nomination Process

  • Nominees must be nominated by a co-worker, client, congressional/agency staff, or peer within the profession.

  • A nomination must clearly demonstrate 2024 lobbying, PAC, or grassroots advocacy success. Successes from previous years will not be considered.

  • Both Federal and State lobbyists, PAC Managers/Directors, and grassroots professionals may be nominated.

  • A nominee may be nominated by multiple people and is encouraged to do so. There is no limit on the number of nominations a nominee can receive, provided each nomination comes from a different person.

  • The nominee DOES NOT have to be a member of the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics.

  • All information regarding nominators and nominees will remain confidential. Nominees will only be informed if they are selected and will not be told the identity of their nominator.

  • Only individuals will be considered, please do not nominate teams.

  • We encourage adding letters of recommendation to your nomination packet. You can send letter of recommendation requests to individuals through our new nomination system.

    • The following letters of recommendation are accepted and encouraged:

      • Letters of recommendation from a Congressional or agency staff, client, peer within the profession, or community-based organization.

  • If you would like to provide a letter of recommendation to add to the nomination packet of an individual you know has been nominated, please send it to Nicole at nsmith@mwcapitol.com.

  • If you have any questions about the nomination process please reach out to Nicole at nsmith@mwcapitol.com.

Nominee Evaluation

Each nominee will be evaluated using the criteria below​

Success

Did the nominee have significant 2024 lobbying, PAC, or grassroots success?​​

Innovation

Did the nominee innovate in their field? How were they thought leaders in their policy area or profession? 

Character

Is the nominee viewed positively by their peers? Does the nominee provide pro bono services and/or participate within their community?

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