Excellence Award: Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate, Professional, and related
Excellence Awards
Each year, NASPA recognizes the outstanding contributions of members who are transforming higher education through exceptional programs, innovative services, and effective administration. NASPA's Excellence Awards cover twelve categories crucial to the success of students and the continued growth of the student affairs profession. Winners are recognized at the NASPA Annual Conference.
Recent Past Recipients:
2023-2024 Recipients |
2022-2023 Recipients2021-2022 Recipients |
2020-2021 Recipients2019-2020 Recipients |
Submitting a nomination:
Refer to the rubric* against which nominations will be evaluated and review the NASPA Excellence Awards Guidelines.
The NASPA Excellence Awards will accept nominations from July 31, 2024 through October 9, 2024. Applicants will be notified of the award decision in January 2025. Submit nominations here or choose the applicable category below.
*NASPA is dedicated to supporting its diverse members and providing a welcoming environment to all. The NASPA Excellence Awards recognizes exceptional and innovative programs that support and grow the student affairs profession. We recognize that ongoing state-level legislation targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives may present challenges to these programs. In submitting your nomination, we ask that you follow the rubric to the best of your ability. However, if your program has limitations beyond your control due to this legislation, the portion of the rubric regarding DEI will be omitted when the submissions are reviewed. We encourage you to read NASPA’s statement about Anti-DEI Legislation Response and Resources. Should you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected].
Are you interested in serving as an Excellence Awards reviewer? Apply here no later than October 9, 2024. Reviewer applicants will be notified of status on a rolling basis. A tentative timeline of volunteer duties are as follows:
- October 14, 2024 - November 3, 2024: Committee members are notified of their assignments and use this time to review applications while scoring through NASPA's online tool.
- November 4-26, 2024: Each category holds 30-60 minute meeting to choose winners in their category.
- December 2, 2024-January 5, 2025: Category Chairs (appointed) review category gold winners and score through NASPA's online tool.
- January 6-10, 2025: Category Chairs (appointed) hold a 30-60 minute meeting to choose grand winners.
Committee Member Eligibility:
- You must be a current NASPA member to serve on the committee.
- You may still serve on the committee if you are submitting a nomination. In this case, you will be placed in a different category to review.