Individual - Outstanding Diversity Achievement Award

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: The NACA Awards Committee will select, by majority vote, up to two recipients annually. Criteria for selection include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Individual's contribution and service to diverse populations
• Individual's demonstrated record for enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the general campus or NACA community
• Quality and originality of programs and services developed and/or implemented by individual

Nomination materials should demonstrate that the individual has helped to accomplish at least two of the following additional criteria:

• Fosters meaningful relationships between diverse student groups
• Challenges stereotypical perceptions of diverse populations
• Helps students learn to communicate effectively with people of varied backgrounds
• Generates awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures

Nominees may be self-nominated, nominated by a colleague, or nominated by a school member. To nominate an individual, please complete the nomination form and include the following as attachments:

• Letter of recommendation from the candidate's supervisor

• Two letters of recommendation from colleagues/peers in the field

• Optional: Additional supporting materials (i.e. letters, publicity, newspaper reviews, recognition, etc.). may be included.

Nomination Deadline: November 1