Excellence Award: Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate, Professional, and related
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.
Submitting a nomination:
Refer to the rubric against which nominations will be evaluated and review the NASPA Excellence Awards Guidelines.
Nominations for the 2026 awards will open on July 30, 2025 and close on October 1, 2025. Applicants will be notified of the award decision in January 2025.
Are you interested in serving as an Excellence Awards reviewer? Apply here no later than September 19, 2025. Reviewer applicants will be notified of status on a rolling basis. A tentative timeline of volunteer duties are as follows:
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