Promotion Nomination Form Template

Promotions should reflect more than strong performance — they should signal an increase in scope, complexity, and impact. The promotion nomination template provides a structured framework to ensure decisions are fair, consistent, and grounded in evidence.

This tool walks managers through each step of the process, from evaluating business need to documenting next-level results and gathering cross-functional feedback. By standardizing nominations, the template reduces bias, strengthens calibration, and keeps promotions aligned with organizational priorities.

Key features:

• Clear criteria for promotion readiness
• Dedicated sections for performance, impact, and scope expansion
• Prompts for cross-functional feedback and values alignment
• Tenure guidelines to determine eligibility
• Guardrails outlining what promotions are — and what they are not

Built for clarity and consistency, the template helps organizations recognize employees who are ready to take on greater responsibility and ensures promotions are based on role evolution, not just tenure or retention concerns.