October 1 - November 2, 2026

Submit Outstanding Director of the Year Nominations

Nominations due by November 2

I am pleased to announce that nominations for OJFSDA’s Outstanding CDJFS Director of the Year are now being accepted. This is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge both the challenges and successes encountered by directors and I hope you will take the time to recognize the excellence within our profession!

From now through November 2, please consider nominating a peer who demonstrates outstanding leadership and professional achievement. All nominations must be submitted by at least one current CDJFS director (staff members are welcome to provide supporting statements to strengthen the nomination). Current elected officers are not eligible for nomination.

Detailed instructions for the nomination process are here and a link to the nomination form is here. The Selection Committee, comprised of the 2026 OJFSDA elected officers and previous award recipients currently serving as directors, will review all nominations and select the recipient of the annual award.

Nominations must be submitted online by November 2, 2026, to be considered. The award will be presented to the selected recipient during the annual recognition banquet being held Friday, December 11, 2026, at The Ohioan Hotel & Conference Center.

Sincerely,
Jeff Felton
OJFSDA President