From left: Stephen Horton, North Carolina Commissioner, presents Alan Garrett with the 2026 Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognizes an up-and-coming ICJ Commissioner, Compact Administrator, Designee, Deputy Compact Administrator, or Compact Office staff member. This individual has demonstrated special ability or leadership during their first 2 years and shows evidence of a promising future in the field.
Commission members may nominate an individual who:
- Is employed in a state ICJ office at the time of nomination, and
- Was hired or transferred into their role at the ICJ Office during the previous 2 years.
Congratulations to Alan Garrett, Deputy Compact Administrator from North Carolina, recipient of the 2026 Rising Star Award
Pictured left to right: Stephen Horton, North Carolina Commissioner, presents Alan Garrett with the 2026 Rising Star Award
Previous Award Recipients
2023: Brooke Montelongo, Commissioner, Colorado
2024: Jenny McFadden, Deputy Compact Administrator, Wisconsin
2025: No nominees.