The ABA Presidential Award is the highest honor conferred by the President of the American Bridge Association. It recognizes individuals whose outstanding service, leadership, and dedication have made a significant and lasting contribution to the ABA and to the game of bridge.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • Current ABA member in good standing at the time of nomination
  • Demonstrated exceptional service or leadership to the ABA or the bridge community
  • Contributions may include organizational leadership, tournament excellence, community outreach, or significant volunteer service
  • Nominees may be put forward by any ABA member, club, or unit in good standing
  • Recipients are selected at the sole discretion of the ABA President

Guidelines & Application

Please download the official guidelines and application form below. Read all instructions carefully before submitting your nomination.

2026 Presidential Award — Guidelines & Application

PDF document  ·  Updated May 2, 2026

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Nomination Process

Step 1

Download & Review

Download the Guidelines & Application PDF and read all instructions thoroughly.

Step 2

Complete the Form

Fill out the application form in full, including all required supporting information.

Step 3

Submit Nomination

Submit the completed form to the ABA National Office by the posted deadline.

Step 4

Review & Award

The ABA President reviews all nominations; recipients are notified and honored at a National Tournament.

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Questions? Contact the ABA National Office at info@ababridge.org or visit ababridge.org for more information.

ABA Presidential Award

🏆 Presidential Award QR Code

Members are encouraged to download or save the QR code for quick access to the 2026 ABA Presidential Award Application.

The QR code may be shared with members, sections, and clubs to help promote participation.

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