The International Collegiate Licensing Association (ICLA) has opened the application process for the ICLA Awards which includes the 2024-25 Synergy Award (and its subcategories), the Service Award, and the ICLA Hall of Fame. The application deadline for the Synergy Award and Service Award is Monday, September 8, 2025. The Hall of Fame submissions are considered on a rolling basis. Any submission prior to September 27 will be considered for the 2026 ICLA Summer Convention. Submissions for Hall of Fame after September 27 will be considered for the 2027 ICLA Summer Convention.
 

ICLA Synergy Award presented by 4imprint

Applicants should submit materials from the 2024-25 academic year. The winners will be recognized at the 2026 Desert Cactus ICLA Winter Symposium. The ICLA Synergy Award was created to recognize the leading institution in the country for their holistic approach to five categories: Revenue Generation, Brand Protection, Campus Collaboration/Impact, External Collaboration/Impact/Commitment to Licensing, and Innovation/Vision. Universities will apply for one or more of the subcategories. In an effort to simplify the application process, an additional for the submission for the Synergy Award is not necessary. The total cumulative points across the subcategory sections will determine the Synergy Award winner, so it is encouraged to submit for all subcategories to increase your chances of winning the Synergy Award. Both the overall ICLA Synergy Award and the awards for each of its subcategories will be voted on and recognized by the awards committee. This is a self-nomination process and you do NOT need to be nominated by another ICLA institutional or affiliate member to apply for the Synergy Award or one of its subcategories. To apply: CLICK HERE to review the criteria for the Synergy Award and each of its subcategories Submissions for each subcategory must be a different initiative, campaign, program, etc. You should not use the same submission across multiple subcategories. Review the judging rubric on the bottom of the Synergy Award criteria document CLICK HERE to access the application form

ICLA Service Award

This honor is awarded to an organization or individual for showing a commitment to the collegiate licensing process either on a local, regional, or national level, and going beyond the call of duty to service the licensing industry. This honor is awarded on a year-to-year basis and isn't necessarily awarded annually. This award will be reviewed and voted on by an awards committee. To apply: Review the ICLA Service Award criteria CLICK HERE to access the application form  Note: A brief statement as to why you feel you or your organization is deserving of the award is all that is required to apply. ALL support material for the Service Award must be submitted during this phase of the process. Extra materials will NOT be accepted after the close of the application form.

ICLA Hall of Fame

This honor is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated a history of solid contributions to the field as a pioneer/innovator in the collegiate licensing industry or has had a dramatic impact in the licensing industry in recent years. The Hall of Fame Award was formerly known as the Distinguished Service Award.  To nominate someone for the Hall of Fame: Review the Hall of Fame criteria CLICK HERE  to access the nomination form Note: Hall of Fame candidates are not notified of their candidacy unless they are selected for induction. ALL support material for the Hall of Fame candidate must be submitted during this phase of the process. Extra materials will NOT be accepted after the close of the nomination form.   A list of all previous award winners may be found here.