This award (formerly Excellence in Practice Award) recognizes the outstanding work of a campus practitioner who is innovative in their approach, and who has made a significant impact on student communities on their campus. The association intends to honor practitioners who are making a difference at the local level and are successfully trying and assessing new and creative approaches to our work.
Criteria:
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Minimum of 8 years as a practitioner in student affairs
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Evidence of making a significant contribution(s) to the co-curricular student experience, their campus
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Evidence of implementing innovative practices
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Demonstrated commitment to ACPA
Required Documentation:
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Letter of nomination that articulates how the individual meets the criteria for the award and includes the nominee's name, email address, and telephone number
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The nominee’s resume
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Two supporting letters from department and campus leadership
Nomination Information:
You may nominate yourself or another individual. To nominate someone, send the required information by November 17, 2017 to the Major Awards Coordinator, Lee Hawthorne (recognize@acpa.nche.edu).
Current Winners
Past Winners
2016
- Wm. Gregory Sawyer
2015
- Mindi Levin
2014
- Beth Settje
2013
- Robert A. Bonfiglio
2012
- Melissa M. Vito
2011
- Thelora U. Reynolds
2010
- Cesar Figueroa
2009
- Wayne Griffin
2006
- James C. Hurst
2005
- Tim J. Pierson
2004
- Jill Carnaghi
2003
- Paul M. Oliaro
2002
- Terry Piper
2001
- Robert J. Perkins