Celebrating Excellence in Coaching

Each year, Millennial Life Coaches (MLC) recognizes the coaches who are making a profound difference in the lives of their clients and communities. The MLC Coach of the Year Awards celebrate outstanding professionals who exemplify the highest standards of millennial-focused coaching, leadership, and measurable impact.

Recipients of these awards demonstrate a clear magnitude of work paired with real-world results, empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Award winners will be recognized leaders across the coaching industry and formally honored during the 2027 Coaches Tech & Empowerment Summit, highlighting their contributions to the coaching profession.

2026 award categories

Industry Leading Award selection committee

Meet the team

Dr. Aikyna Finch
VP DEIB of International Coaching Federation (ICF)

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Christie Mims
Founder, Coach Pony

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Lorna Taylor
MLC Content & Community Host

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Jen Kane
Founder & Editor, Life Coach Magazine

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Intrinsic Leadership Coach

Melissa Castro
Intrinsic Leadership Author & 2025 Coach of the Year (MLC)

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Austin Bradley
MLC Founder & Engagement Director

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Award Winners will receive

Apply for the 2026 MLC Coach of the Year Awards

Application is free for official MLC Members. 

Award recipients are selected through a multi-step evaluation process designed to highlight true coaching excellence.

  • Self-nominations are permitted
  • Nominations open until June 15th 
  • Finalists will be determined by July 15th 
  • Winners will be selected by September 15th 

Applications are review by a selection committee comprised of coaching industry leaders.

This is your opportunity to be recognized among the top coaches shaping the future of the profession.

Submit your application today and let the coaching community celebrate the impact you’re creating.

This application will take 10-15 minutes to complete.