NCSE Awards
The NCSE Awards honor individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and achievement across SourceAmerica's network. They are unwavering champions for the AbilityOne® Program and steadfast leaders in creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Winners are celebrated each year at SourceAmerica's Xforce National Conference.
Nominations are open through October 1, so get started today!
Nominations are accepted from SourceAmerica's network of nonprofit agencies. Review the award descriptions below and nominate a standout leader today!
Award Categories
NCSE Milton Cohen Leadership Award
The Milton Cohen Leadership Award pays tribute to an individual within the AbilityOne® community of nonprofit agencies, or anyone previously retired within the past year, who has shown national leadership within or on behalf of the AbilityOne® Program, made an impact across the entire AbilityOne® community, and increased employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
NCSE Management Excellence Award
The Management Excellence Award celebrates individuals who have displayed excellence in leadership in the management of an AbilityOne® participating nonprofit agency and significantly advanced employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Three winners will be selected from among SourceAmerica's six regions.
Important Dates
- Nominations Open: August 17, 2026
- Nominations Close: October 1, 2026
- Winner Notification: December 2026
Learn about previous Management Excellence Award winners.
About the NCSE
The National Council of SourceAmerica Employers (NCSE) is an independent network of nonprofit agencies (NPAs) that provide services or manufactures products under the AbilityOne® Program through SourceAmerica®. Learn more about NCSE here.
Nominations are open through October 1, so get started today!