# Rising Stars: California | USLege 2026

> The inaugural Rising Stars in California: 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards. Launching this year; no cost to nominate.

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USLege · Best in Government Affairs · California

California · 2026

# Rising Stars

The inaugural California Rising Stars launch this year.

[All California categories](/best-in-government-affairs/california)

California’s rising star lobbyists and staff will be recognized in the 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards, the emerging talent shaping the future of California policy.

The inaugural California honorees launch this year. Nominations open later this year, chosen entirely by peer nomination. There is never a cost to nominate or be featured.

The Honor

## What every winner _receives_.

A feature profile on the 2026 Best in Government Affairs webpage

A custom award badge and digital toolkit to share the win

Exclusive promotion to the USLege network of 12,000+ policy professionals and media partners

Notification as part of a public recognition campaign, with selections based on the strength and volume of nominations

Inaugural Awards

## The first California Rising Stars launch _this year_.

The inaugural California Rising Stars launch this year. Nominations open later this year, and there is never a cost to nominate or be featured.

Questions

## About Rising Stars in _California_.

### Who are the rising stars in California government affairs?

The inaugural California Best in Government Affairs Awards, including Rising Stars, launch this year. Winners are chosen entirely through peer nomination, and there is never a cost to nominate or be featured.

### When will California Rising Stars winners be announced?

The inaugural California Best in Government Affairs Awards launch this year. Nominations open later this year.

### How are winners selected?

Winners are chosen entirely through peer nominations. Final selections are based on the strength and volume of nominations received. There is no cost to nominate or be featured.

Every Category

## Explore the other _California categories_.

The 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards will recognize California honorees across eight categories.

[Top Hired Gun Lobbyists](/best-in-government-affairs/california/best-lobbyists)[Lobby Legends](/best-in-government-affairs/california/most-powerful-lobbyists)[Top Staffer](/best-in-government-affairs/california/top-staffers)[Female Powerhouse](/best-in-government-affairs/california/top-female-lobbyists)[Rising Stars](/best-in-government-affairs/california/rising-stars)[Association Champion](/best-in-government-affairs/california/association-advocates)[Strategic Communicator](/best-in-government-affairs/california/public-affairs-communicators)[Policy Intelligence Leaders](/best-in-government-affairs/california/top-policy-experts)