Program - Outstanding Diversity Achievement Award

The Outstanding Diversity Achievement Award-Program was established to recognize programs at NACA member institutions that positively contribute to the development of a diverse culture on campus.

ELIGIBILITY

• Program must be offered at a current NACA member school.

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

• Program must have been in place for a minimum of one year.
• Program must have a demonstrated impact on enhancing the understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility among of the general campus community.
• Program must demonstrate originality and innovation.
• Program must exhibit effective implementation and evaluation procedures.

In addition to the nomination form, a general description of the program highlighting the criteria outlined above must be submitted. Nomination materials should demonstrate that the program accomplishes at least two of the following additional criteria:

• Program fosters meaningful relationships between diverse student groups
• Program challenges stereotypical perceptions of diverse populations
• Program helps students learn to communicate effectively with people of varied backgrounds
• Program 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:

• Program description highlighting the judging criteria. 

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

Nomination Deadline: November 1