The Legacy Award was created in honor of NACA’s 50th Anniversary. The award provides a year of NACA® professional development opportunities for up to two NACA® leaders who have the potential to serve the Association at a significant level for a significant period of time. Recipients will receive complimentary registration to either one NACA® regional conference or the NACA® National Convention and one NACA® Institute. Any additional fees or travel expenses not covered by NACA are the responsibility of the award winners. The registrations apply to the fiscal year that begins May 1 following the award presentation.
ELIGIBILITY Professional staff at NACA® member school. Nominees may be self-nominated or nominated by a colleague. Up to two individuals may be recognized.
CRITERIA The Awards Committee will select, by majority vote, one individual or individuals who:
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served NACA in multiple previous roles as a volunteer
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have future volunteer aspirations within the Association
To nominate an individual, please complete the nomination form and include the following as attachments:
- cover letter addressing why the candidate should be considered
- list of past recognized volunteer experiences within NACA
- goal sheet addressing future personal volunteer aspirations with NACA
- résumé with a list of references. A letter of support from the candidate’s institution
Recent Winners of the Legacy Award
- 2020 - Randy Flowers, Baker University (KS)
- 2018 - Pete Erschen, Pacific University (OR) & Melanie Bullock, Elon University (NC)
- 2017
– Josh Brandfon, University of Miami
- 2016 – Peter Pereira, Texas State University (TX)
- 2015 – Courtney James, University of Central Oklahoma (OK)
- 2014 – Natalie Keller Pariano, Denison University (OH)
- 2013 – Jessica Douglas, University of Mount Union (OH)
- 2012 – Stephanie Fiely, University of Pittsburgh at Titusville (PA)
- 2012 – Shanna Kinzel, California State University-Monterey Bay
- 2011 – Matt Miller, Bridgewater State University (MA)
- 2011 – Stacey Sottung, Saint Joseph’s University (PA)
Submission Deadline: January 1
Legacy Award Nomination Form