The Outstanding Diversity Achievement Award-Individual was established to recognize individuals at NACA® member institutions that positively contribute to the development of programs and services promoting cultural diversity, understanding and/or awareness. These programs could be based at member institutions or within NACA.
ELIGIBILITY: Current full-time professional staff member at an NACA® member institution. Individuals can be nominated by others or can nominate themselves.
CRITERIA: This award will be presented to up to two individuals annually. Successful candidates would demonstrate at least two of the following diversity goals:
- Foster meaningful relationships between diverse student populations
- Challenge stereotypical perceptions of diverse populations
- Help students learn to communicate effectively with people of varied backgrounds
- Generate awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures
Additionally, the following criteria will also be considered for each candidate:
- Must have a record for enhancing awareness and understanding of diverse cultures among the general campus community or NACA® community
- Demonstrated quality and originality of programs and services developed and/or implemented
- Success in contributions and service to diverse populations
To nominate an individual, please complete the nomination form and include the following as attachments:
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a description of how the individual meets the goals and criteria listed above
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a letter of recommendation from the candidate’s supervisor
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two letters of recommendation from fellow colleagues/peers in the field
Recent Winners of the Outstanding Diversity Achievement Award-Individual
- 2021 - Dasha Harris, Miami University (OH)
- 2021 - Nicole Ausmer, University of Cincinnati
- 2020 - Brittani Hunt, High Point University (NC)
- 2020 - Travis Tucker, Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
- 2019 - Latoya Muhammad, Missouri Western State University
- 2019 - Anna Metzger, Southern New Hampshire University
- 2018 - Monique Gore, Gettysburg College (PA)
- 2016 – Amber White, Fort Hays State University (OH)
- 2013 – Lucy Croft, University of North Florida
- 2012 – Lyndon Pryor, Texas A&M University
- 2011 – Gregory Clement, Mount Wachusett Community College (MA)
- 2010 – Reetha Perananamgam, Heidelberg University (OH)
- 2009 – Heidi Scheusner Leming, Austin Peay State University (TN)
Nomination Deadline: October 15
Nomination Form
