Annual Awards
Submissions for the 2020 Annual Conference awards is not yet open yet. Below is the 2019 information.
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Nominate a colleague today! Please use the link below to submit an ISPA award nomination. Nominations are due September 20, 2019. You can submit multiple nominations by resubmitting the form multiple times.
Outstanding New Professional
The nominee demonstrates:
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Meritorious service in student affairs, student development and/or higher education for a minimum of two (2) years and a maximum of five (5) years.
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Competence in administration, programming, teaching, or research.
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Effective, innovative response to the varied and emerging needs of students.
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Leadership in community and college/university affairs.
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Active participation/leadership in the Iowa Student Personnel Association and/or in other professional organizations.
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Outstanding potential as a student affairs/student development/higher education professional.
Distinguished Service Award
The nominee demonstrates:
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Long and meritorious service in the area(s) of student affairs, student development, and/or higher education for a minimum of six (6) years.
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High level of administrative and/or teaching/research competence.
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High stature among peers, strong support of students, faculty, & administrators on campus.
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Effective development of junior staff members and/or graduate students.
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Significant contributions to the field through teaching, research, publication or presentations.
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Leadership in community and college/university affairs.
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Effective, innovative response to the varied and emerging needs of students.
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Leadership in the Iowa Student Personnel Association and/or in other professional organizations.
Outstanding Service Award
This award is presented to a member of the Iowa Student Personnel Association who has demonstrated outstanding participation/leadership in furthering the goals and objectives of ISPA.