About the Future 5 Program
Each year, the AOC Foundation recognizes five young professionals as the Future 5, showcasing those who actively innovate and strive for excellence as they build their careers in the EW, EMSO, and IO industry.
Applications for 2025 are now closed.

Awardee Benefits
Award Winner Recognition
- Award winners will receive an award and certificate.
- Award winners will be recognized on stage at the AOC International Symposium & Convention.
- Award winners will be featured in the JED.
- AOC will provide a press release about the award winners.
- Award winners will be recognized on AOC's website.
- A letter signed by AOC's President will be presented to each award winner's company or organization.
Awarded AOC Benefits
- Complimentary AOC membership for one year.
- Complimentary registration to the AOC International Symposium & Convention with discounted registration fees for the two years following the award. Travel and hotel costs are not included.
- Complimentary registration to one of AOC’s professional development courses.
- Complimentary access to the AOC Mentorship Program.
The Future 5 Legacy
Browse our list of previous years' inductees and learn about the outstanding achievements and impactful work of these exceptional individuals.