Golden Bull Awards

Application Information

 

Key Dates
February 3, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Interest and Eligibility Form Opens
February 24, 2025 at midnight Interest and Eligibility Form Closes
March 3, 2025 by noon All application materials must be submitted
March 5, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. All application approvals will be complete
*Only complete and approved applications will be considered for the Golden Bull Award
March 31, 2025 by 6:00 p.m. Golden Bull Award selection status announced
April 16, 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards

 

A complete application includes:

1. An approved 2025 Golden Bull Award Interest and Eligibility Form

  • This form closes on Monday, February 24, 2025 at midnight.
  • Only after your 2025 Golden Bull Award Interest and Eligibility Form is approved, confirming your eligibility, will you be emailed an application link.
  • It may take up to five business days to confirm eligibility.

2. An approved 2025 Golden Bull Award Application Form 

  • This form closes on Monday, March 3, 2025 at noon.
  • A complete and approved application includes:
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • A current resume
    • Answers to short answer questions
    • Program and Award information

Step One: Complete the Golden Bull Interest and Eligibility Form

Complete the Golden Bull Interest and Eligibility Form on BullsConnect to start your process. Once the initial interest form has been submitted, your eligibility will be verified. 

After your Golden Bull Award Interest and Eligibility Form is approved, confirming your eligibility, you will be emailed a link to complete the application (step 2 below).  

If you are not eligible, you will be informed as well.

It may take up to 5 business days to confirm eligibility and approve your form submission.

Step Two: Complete the Application

Only if you are eligible, will you be emailed a link to complete the application.

The following information is provided for initial guidance only. Actual questions and processes may be different. Submission links and formatting details will be shared with eligible candidates only.

Application materials include the following:
    1. Request Two Letters of Recommendation
    2.  Current Resume (2-page limit)
    3. Short Answer Question Responses (6-page limit. Other formatting restrictions apply)
    4. Program and Award Information

Step Three: Track Your Application

Follow your application status in BullsConnect.  It is your responsibility to ensure materials are submitted accurately and on time. You can track everything directly in BullsConnect after you submit your materials. 

Step Four: Award Notification

All applicants will receive email notice of their Golden Bull selection status on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 by 6 p.m..