Get to know the 2026 McCarry Leadership Awardees.

We are excited to announce this year’s launch of the McCarry Leadership Award – an initiative promoting the professional development of emerging leaders in the U.S. exchange community. The award honors former Alliance Executive Director Michael McCarry and serves as an opportunity for our community to champion emerging exchange leaders who will be crucial to the advancement and success of international exchange programs.

Get to know the 2025 McCarry Leadership Awardees.

We are excited to announce this year’s launch of the McCarry Leadership Award – an initiative promoting the professional development of emerging leaders in the U.S. exchange community.

Introducing the 2024 McCarry Leadership Awardees!

Nominations for the 2023 McCarry Leadership Award are now live! Young professionals committed to the exchange field and looking for opportunities to grow in their work, as well as supervisors of exceptional young professionals are encouraged to review the award materials and submit applications no later than Friday, September 8.

2017 McCarry Leaderhip Award recipients.