Scrum Alliance Member Awards
Scrum Alliance members fuel our work and sustain our vision of a world in which agile is for anyone. The annual Scrum Alliance Member Awards are intended to celebrate our members and recognize the leadership, service, and impact they are making in our broader agile community.
We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Scrum Alliance Awards!
Read about each award below and nominate yourself or a colleague today.
The awards
The Scrum Alliance Member Awards are all about celebrating the people who show up for our community and live the values of commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect. Whether they are mentoring others, building connections, or leading meaningful change, these Scrum Alliance members bring agile values to life and help our community grow stronger every day.
Choose one or more of the awards below to nominate yourself or a deserving colleague with a Scrum Alliance membership.
Nominations for the 2026 awards must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM EST/10:00 PM UTC on February 6, 2026.
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider nominations submitted after this date and/or incomplete submissions.
Agile Achievement
Award
Eligible nominees may include coaches, practitioners, leaders, or contributors who consistently uplift others and advance agile values.
Rising Star Award
This award recognizes emerging leaders whose early contributions signal a strong future impact on agility and community building.
Volunteer of the Year
Award
Celebrates an agile professional who has demonstrated outstanding service to the community through volunteerism. This award honors individuals who dedicate time and energy as ambassadors of Scrum Alliance and champions of community connection.
User Group of the Year
Award
Recognizes a Scrum Alliance User Group that has demonstrated exceptional impact in fostering connection, collaboration, and learning within the agile community.
This award honors a group that consistently creates valuable experiences, strengthens the global Scrum Alliance network, and embodies community-driven agility.
Agile Impact Award
Honors a Scrum Alliance-certified trainer whose impact extends beyond the classroom through dedicated mentorship of fellow trainers and vocal advocacy for agile values.
Awards guidelines and eligibility
Anyone can submit a Scrum Alliance Member Awards nomination, but only active members are eligible to win. Award winners are recognized and celebrated across the Scrum Alliance network, including at our Global Scrum Gathering, in member communications, our website, and other digital channels.
Nominations are open for a limited time each year. Submission deadlines, eligibility details, and award guidelines are shared annually. Incomplete or late submissions are not considered. View the most up-to-date guidelines here.
Celebrating past winners
The inaugural Scrum Alliance Member Awards, held in 2025, honored four individuals whose leadership, service, and impact are shaping the future of agility. Selected through peer nominations and committee review, these awardees represent excellence across coaching, training, volunteerism, and community leadership.
Agile Achievement Award
Rowan Bunning was recognized for a career of lasting impact as a community builder, mentor, and agile leader. A pioneer of scrum in Australia, Rowan has guided organizations across industries through agile adoption for more than two decades. His leadership and mentorship continue to shape the global agile community.
Rising Star Award
Jason Cathcart was recognized for his exceptional early contributions to the agile community. An agile coach at Optus, Jason empowers teams to adapt, innovate, and thrive in complex environments. His work reflects strong leadership potential and a deep commitment to collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Elena Aminova was honored for her exceptional service to the agile community through volunteer leadership. She is widely known for organizing agile conferences, Agile Coaching Retreats, and community meetups that create spaces for learning, connection, and transformation. Elena’s efforts reflect a deep commitment to making agility accessible and impactful.
Agile Impact Award
Madhavi Ledalla received the Agile Impact Award for her outstanding contributions to agile and scrum education. An experienced agile coach with a strong technology background, Madhavi has led large-scale transformations through training and coaching. Her work emphasizes inclusive, human-centered learning and meaningful, measurable outcomes for learners.
Celebrate our community
The Scrum Alliance Member Awards are a chance to recognize the people and groups who inspire, lead, and serve our community every day. Whether you are nominating a peer, mentor, volunteer, User Group, or yourself, your participation helps us celebrate what makes the Scrum Alliance community strong.
Check back each year for updated timelines and submission details.