NACA West
The NACA® West Region is made up of the following states & territories:
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Washington
- Oregon
- California
- Nevada
- Idaho
- Arizona
- Utah
- Colorado and New Mexico west of the 107th longitude (roughly parallels Rocky Mountains)
- Canadian Province of British Columbia
These seven teams (one for each region) are comprised of up to 33 school member volunteers at all levels (undergraduate students, graduate students, and professional staff) and one AAG representative, in addition to Leadership Fellows within the region and liaisons from several national teams and advisory groups. The RLTs work to advance the mission and vision of the association by creating year-round meaningful member engagement and education opportunities. Additionally, regions where a NACA conference is located assist with the planning of that conference.
Application Timeline & Term Information
Central, Mid America, Mid Atlantic, Northeast, South, & West
| Position | App Opens | App Closes | Term Start | Term End | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Nov. 1 | Dec. 1 | Jan. 1 | Jan. 31 | 2+ years |
| Vol. Dev. & Exp. Team Lead | Dec. 1 | Jan. 1 | Feb. 1 | Jan. 31 | 1 year |
| Other Team Leads | Jan. 1 | Feb. 1 | Mar. 1 | Jan. 31 | 1 year |
| Coordinators | Feb. 1 | Mar. 1 | Apr. 1 | Jan. 31 | 9 months |
| Undergrad Positions | Feb. 15 | Mar. 15 | Apr. 15 | Jan. 31 | 9 months |
Northern Plains
| Position | App Opens | App Closes | Term Start | Term End | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jan. 1 | Feb. 1 | Mar. 1 | May 31 | 2+ years |
| Vol. Dev. & Exp. Team Lead | Feb. 1 | Mar. 1 | Apr. 1 | May 31 | 1 year |
| Other Team Leads | Apr. 15 | May 15 | June 15 | May 31 | 1 year |
| Coordinators | June 15 | July 15 | Aug. 15 | May 31 | 9 months |
| Undergrad Positions | Sept. 1 | Oct. 1 | Nov. 1 | May 31 | 7 months |
Outstanding Two-year Student Award
Presented to a student who demonstrates excellence and exhibits organizational skills and leadership ability at a two-year institution.
Candidates must have:
- Displayed outstanding dedication to campus activities
- Helped promote campus activities on campus
- Actively participated in NACA activities
- Participated for at least one year in the area of campus activities
Outstanding Four-year Student Award
Presented to a student who demonstrates excellence and exhibits organizational skills and leadership ability at a four-year institution.
Candidates must have:
- Displayed outstanding dedication to campus activities
- Helped promote campus activities on campus
- Actively participated in NACA activities
- Participated for at least one year in the area of campus activities
Joey Edmonds Award for Outstanding Associate Member
Presented to the associate member exhibiting dedication and commitment to NACA and the NACA West Region.
Candidates must:
- Be a current NACA associate member or an employee of a NACA associate member company or firm
- Be committed to programming and student development
- Provide exemplary customer service
- Demonstrate ease of accessibility
- Provide quality in entertainment
- Demonstrate overall commitment to college student activities
Shelley K. Bannish Award for Outstanding Staff Advisor
Presented to a staff member who exhibits dedication to student development and student leadership.
Candidates must:
- Have actively participated in NACA activities
- Have made a significant contribution to campus life as a campus activities professional
- Have demonstrated the potential and commitment for excellence in service to student leaders
- Be viewed by colleagues as an educator
- Display genuine support and regard for students
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Hoffman Award for Outstanding Regional Volunteer Award
Selected by the West Regional Leadership Team and awarded to a RLT volunteer who has gone above and beyond in their volunteer position.
Outstanding Low Cost Program Award
Presented to the best program costing less than $1,000.
Nominees must demonstrate:
- Effective use of available resources (financial, human, logistical)
- Evidence of an effort to encourage, promote and market participation in the series/program to the student population (i.e. posters, newspaper ads, etc.)
- Involvement of students in the planning and implementation of the series/program
- Clarity and achievement of stated purpose and goals of the series/program
- Effective evaluation of the series/program
Outstanding One-Time Event Award
Presented to a school that programs a special event that occurs only once.
Nominees must demonstrate:
- Effective use of available resources (financial, human, logistical)
- Evidence of an effort to encourage, promote and market participation in the series/program to the student population (i.e. posters, newspaper ads, etc.)
- Involvement of students in the planning and implementation of the series/program
- Clarity and achievement of stated purpose and goals of the series/program
- Effective evaluation of the series/program
Inclusive Excellence Award
Presented to the school with the best program featuring a diversity or multicultural theme.
Nominees must demonstrate:
- Effective use of available resources (financial, human, logistical)
- Evidence of an effort to encourage, promote and market participation in the series/program to the student population (i.e. posters, newspaper ads, etc.)
- Involvement of students in the planning and implementation of the series/program
- Clarity and achievement of stated purpose and goals of the series/program
- Effective evaluation of the series/program
Outstanding Annual Program Award
Presented to a school that produces a one-time program, special event or annual event that occurs once during a school year.
Nominees must demonstrate:
- Effective use of available resources (financial, human, logistical)
- Evidence of an effort to encourage, promote and market participation in the series/program to the student population (i.e. posters, newspaper ads, etc.)
- Involvement of students in the planning and implementation of the series/program
- Clarity and achievement of stated purpose and goals of the series/program
- Effective evaluation of the series/program
Outstanding Series or Continuous Program Award
Presented to the best series or continuous program that occurs weekly, monthly, or more than once during the school year.
Nominees must demonstrate:
- Effective use of available resources (financial, human, logistical)
- Evidence of an effort to encourage, promote and market participation in the series/program to the student population (i.e. posters, newspaper ads, etc.)
- Involvement of students in the planning and implementation of the series/program
- Clarity and achievement of stated purpose and goals of the series/program
- Effective evaluation of the series/program
Outstanding Campus Tradition
Awarded to the event that best exemplifies a vibrant campus tradition event.
Nominees must demonstrate:
- Effective use of available resources (financial, human, logistical)
- Evidence of an effort to encourage, promote and market participation in the series/program to the student population (i.e. posters, newspaper ads, etc.)
- Involvement of students in the planning and implementation of the series/program
- Clarity and achievement of stated purpose and goals of the series/program
- Effective evaluation of the series/program
Outstanding Late-Night Program
Awarded to an event that incorporated the best use of marketing and achieved significant attendance.
Nominees must demonstrate:
- Effective use of available resources (financial, human, logistical)
- Evidence of an effort to encourage, promote and market participation in the series/program to the student population (i.e. posters, newspaper ads, etc.)
- Involvement of students in the planning and implementation of the series/program
- Clarity and achievement of stated purpose and goals of the series/program
- Effective evaluation of the series/program