2026 #NLASessions Media Ambassador Program

Program Overview

The 2026 #NLASessions Media Ambassador Program empowers NLA's next generation of lipidologists — fellows-in-training, residents, associate members, and LSP recipients — to amplify NLA's mission, grow our digital presence, and bring the energy of the Scientific Sessions to a wider audience.

Ambassadors serve as official online representatives of NLA during the Scientific Sessions, creating and sharing original content, resharing NLA posts, and engaging their professional networks to drive awareness, follows, and community growth.

 

  Target Audience

  • Medical Students
  • Fellows-in-training
  • Residents
  • NLA Associate Members
  • LSP (Lipid Scholars Program) recipients
  • New to Practice (practicing 5 years or less)

 

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the program, applicants must meet ALL of the following:

  1. Status. Must be a current NLA member or in one of the eligible categories (fellow-in-training, resident, associate member, or LSP recipient, or have been practicing for 5 years or less) at the time of application.
  2. Active social media presence. Must have an active, public (or professionally accessible) profile on at least two platforms: LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
  3. Following NLA. Must already be following the official NLA social media channels prior to applying.
  4. Registered attendee. Must be registered to attend the 2026 NLA Scientific Sessions as an in-person attendee (virtual attendance does not qualify).
  5. Social media proficiency. Must be comfortable creating original posts, using hashtags, tagging accounts, and sharing/resharing content independently.
  6. Commitment. Must be willing to commit to the full program duration — pre-meeting through post-meeting (approximately 6–8 weeks total).

Ambassador Requirements

Accepted ambassadors are required to complete ALL of the following activities to be eligible for prizes.

Pre-Meeting (4-6 weeks before NLA Sessions)

  • Post a minimum of 2 original posts promoting the meeting and sharing your excitement to attend using #NLASessions and tagging @nationallipid
  • Reshare/repost a minimum of 3 NLA official posts in the 4 weeks leading up to the meeting.
  • Participate in any ambassador kick-off email, briefing, or onboarding communication issued by NLA staff.

During the Meeting

  • Live post (static post, reel, or story) a minimum of 2 times per day from the sessions — sessions attended, key clinical takeaways, faculty highlights, or behind-the-scenes moments.
  • Live post a minimum of 1 original post per day from the Exhibit Hall – showcasing the various activations (LEGO Lab, DyslipidemiAI, etc.), or sponsor participation.
  • Live post a minimum of 1 original post from the Poster Hall highlighting ePosters
  • Reshare a minimum of 1 NLA official post per day during the meeting.
  • Engage with other ambassador posts (likes, comments, or shares).
  • Use #NLASessions on every post during the meeting window.

Post-Meeting (within 2 weeks after NLA Sessions)

  • Post a minimum of 1 recap or reflection post summarizing your experience within 48 hours post-conference.
  • Submit the NLA Ambassador Debrief Form so NLA can track overall program reach and impressions.
  • Provide screenshots of your content and final post metrics (impressions/reach) for prize tier verification when completing the Debrief Form.

Ambassador Benefits

All Ambassadors Receive:

  • Official recognition: name and headshot featured on the NLA website ambassador showcase page and in the NLA Sessions meeting mobile app
  • Digital ambassador badge: "2026 NLA Sessions Social Media Ambassador" graphic for use in social media bios and profiles
  • Certificate of participation: shareable digital certificate suitable for CVs, fellowship applications, and portfolios

Prize Tiers — For Completing All Requirements

At the conclusion of the program, prizes will be awarded across the following tiers based on reach, engagement, and content quality:

 

Tier

Prize

Criteria

Top Ambassador

Complimentary 2027 NLA Sessions registration + 2 nights of hotel coverage

Highest combined reach/impressions across the full program window

Runner-Up (2–3 winners)

$200 gift card

Second-tier reach, OR selected by NLA staff for most creative/educational content

Most Engaged

$150 gift card

Ambassador whose posts generated the most community likes, comments, and shares

Completion Prize

$50 gift card

Every ambassador who completes ALL program requirements

 

Ambassadors will be able to select a gift card to their company of choice based on a list of options provided by the NLA.

 

APPLY NOW

Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.