FAQ: Distinguished Service Awards

• Can I nominate more than one person?
• Can I nominate a person for more than one award?
• How much does it cost?
• When is the deadline?
• I'm ready to get started, how do I begin the nomination process?
• What does login mean?
• I have already begun the nomination process, how do I return to the site?
• Can I send in my entry materials through the mail?
• Will I be notified during the submission process?
• How long should my nominating and supporting letters be?
• What kind of files should I upload?
• Are there size limitations for entry materials?
• Can I edit files once I upload them?
• Who do I address my nominating and supporting letters to?

Can I nominate more than one person?

Yes, nominators can nominate multiple people for multiple awards.

Can I nominate a person for more than one award?

Yes, an individual may be nominated for multiple awards. However, once the individual has been nominated by a nominator, he or she may not be nominated for the same award by another nominator.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Nominations for the Distinguished Service Awards are free of charge to CASE members.

When is the deadline?

The deadline for the Distinguished Service Awards is Feb. 3, 2012. All unfinished or unsubmitted nominations after this date will not be considered.

I'm ready to get started, how do I begin the nomination process?

First, make sure you have read the entry requirements on the individual award page to which you are applying. Award pages can be found on the navigation bar at the top left of this page. On each award page there will be a link to begin or continue your nomination. This link will take you to the nomination process.

What does login mean?

CASE has moved to a login procedure that uses your email address. This process is user friendly and allows for a unified login for access to all areas of the website. To login, use your email address and your CASE-issued password to enter. If you have further questions, please refer to the Login Help page.

I have already begun the nomination process, how do I return to the site?

After beginning the process, an email will be sent to you with a link to get back into the site. You can also begin or continue your nomination on any of the individual award pages.

Can I send in my entry materials through the mail or e-mail?

No, all nominations must be submitted online in order to be considered by the judges.

Will I be notified during the submission process?

Yes, you will receive two emails throughout the process. You will receive the first notifying you of your beginning the nomination process. This email will provide you with a direct link back to the site for your convenience. You will receive a second email once you have successfully uploaded all of the entry materials for a given nominee and electronically submitted them to CASE.

How long should my nominating and supporting letters be?

Ideally, a nominating letter should be no longer than three pages. Supporting letters should be no longer than two pages.

View sample letters

What kind of files should I upload?

All entry materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Are there size limitations for entry materials?

Yes. No entry material may exceed two megabytes.

Can I edit files once I upload them?

You will not be able to edit a file once it is uploaded. However, if at any point you need to edit your entry materials you may simply upload a corrected version to our site. Note that uploading a file will overwrite and replace the existing fileWho do I address my nominating and supporting letters to?

Who do I address my nominating and supporting letters to?

You may address your letters to:

Brian Flahaven
Director
Legislative, Foundation and Recognition Programs
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
1307 New York Avenue NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005

For more information or questions, contact dsa@case.org.