Excellence Awards

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.

NOMINATE

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:

Committee Member Eligibility:

 

Recent Past Recipients:
2025 Recipients
2024 Recipients
2023 Recipients
2022 Recipients
2021 Recipients
2020 Recipients
AVAILABLE FOR FREE TO ALL NASPA MEMBERS! The 2025 Excellence Awards Showcase features short recordings from a variety of this year's award-winning programs. These recordings take participants through the program, discussing its origins, how it operates, and its impact on campus.