Important Dates & Deadlines

We strongly urge you to mark your calendar with the below important due dates. Observation of all due dates will be the responsibility of the LETR Programs as no additional reminder notices or documentation will be sent to the Programs.

Conference Registration


Wednesday, May 7
Conference Registration Opens. 2025 Registration Fees are $480.00 (USD) per attendee.
Friday, August 1
First Deadline to submit a credit card authorization form. Please contact Kami for the CCA. •
Friday, August 29
Final Deadline to submit a credit card authorization. Please contact Kami for the CCA.
Friday, September 5
Registration & Hotel Reservations Close at 5 p.m. EDT or when the registration max is met.
Friday, October 3
Deadline to pay for hotel accommodations with a check or cashier’s check. All CCA accounts will be charged for room/taxes/etc.
Award Nominations
Wednesday, May 21
Nominations open for the following awards:
  • LETR Richard LaMunyon Hall of Fame
  • John Carion ‘Unsung Hero’ Award
  • LETR International Executive Council Athlete Award
Friday, June 2025
Nominations for the Council Athlete, John Carion ‘Unsung Hero’ and Hall of Fame awards close at 5 pm ET.
Photo Contest
Monday, May 5
The IACP Photo Contest opens to all LETR Programs.
Friday, June 27
The 2025 IACP Photo Contest closes at 5:00 pm ET.
Year End Report
Wednesday, May 28
LETR Year End Report submissions open.
Tuesday, July 15
2024 LETR Program Year-End Reports are due.
Tributes
Wednesday, May 21
In Remembrance Tribute,online and Year in Review photo submissions are open to all LETR programs. Submissions can be made on-line from the Submissions, Conference Submission page on the LETR.org website.
Friday, July 25
In Remembrance Tribute, and Year in Review photo submissions are due.
Guardians of the Flame Escort
Wednesday, May 21
Guardians of the Flame Miners Lamp Escort submissions are open to all LETR programs. Submissions can be made online in Submissions, Conference Submissions on the LETR.org website.
Friday, August 29
Guardians of the Flame Miners Lamp Escort submissions are due by 5 p.m. ET.
Guardians Stories
Wednesday, May 21
Guardian story submissions are open to all LETR programs. Submissions can be made online.
Friday, August 29
Guardian story submissions are due by 5 p.m. ET.
Live & Silent Auction
Monday, May 5
For the Live and Silent Auction, items can be shipped to SOMN now. All costs associated with auction items to and from the conference are the responsibility of the individual and/or the Program.
Friday, October 3
All live and silent auctions item shipments due.
T-Shirt Exchange
Monday, September 22
T-Shirt Exchanges items can be shipped to Special Olympics Minnesota.
Friday, October 3
All T-Shirt shipments due.