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title: Terry Headley Award Nominations – Deadline March 31
description: Please take a moment to submit your nomination by March 31st. This is a great opportunity to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership.
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# [Terry Headley Award Nominations – Deadline March 31](https://members.naifa.org/blog/terry-headley-award-nominations-deadline-approaching)

 Written by [NAIFA](https://members.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa) | Mar 27, 2026 2:53:45 PM

Nominations for the Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award are due in just **5 days**!

Please take a moment to submit your nomination by **March 31st**. This is a great opportunity to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership.

 Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award recognizes a  NAIFA member who shows exemplary service to their profession, colleagues, and clients through their political advocacy and contributions to the PACs. 

**Nomination Process**

To submit a nomination, please email [**ifapac@naifa.org**](mailto:ifapac@naifa.org)** ** with the nominee’s name and a detailed explanation of why they are being nominated. Be sure to include specific examples demonstrating how the nominee shows a strong commitment to NAIFA’s advocacy efforts at both the state and federal levels.

If applicable, also include:

You are also encouraged to invite others to submit letters of recommendation in support of the nominee. These letters should be sent to the same email address listed above.

**Decision Process**

Once someone has been nominated, they remain on the list until they win, leave NAIFA, or the chapter requests that we remove them for a reason.

**Don’t miss your chance to honor someone deserving—submit your nomination today!**

[View full post](https://members.naifa.org/blog/terry-headley-award-nominations-deadline-approaching)

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