Individual Achievement Awards
Distinguished Service Award
The CASE Distinguished Service Award celebrates inspirational advancement professionals whose accomplishments and longtime service to CASE have made a significant impact on institutional advancement. The award acknowledges individuals whose embodiment of the spirit of CASE, particularly generosity in sharing knowledge with the community of practice, have earned the respect and admiration of fellow colleagues.
Eligibility
CASE celebrates the leadership, innovation, and impact of professionals from different lived experiences. As in all its initiatives, CASE values inclusivity, and therefore, the Individual Achievement Awards actively seek the broadest possible set of nominations from institutions and individuals across the globe.
To be considered for this award, nominees must meet the following qualifications:
- From a CASE member institution or Educational Partner or retired from a CASE member institution.
- Made significant contributions to CASE through volunteer service.
- Current members of the CASE Board of Trustees and Regional Councils are not eligible for nomination.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Learn more about submitting a nomination.
Leadership Award
The CASE Leadership Award celebrates CASE member institutional chief executive officers, college and university system heads, and trustees for outstanding efforts in promoting the value of education and supporting advancement at their campuses. Recipients, through their ability to create a vision and inspire others, have established a positive image for their institution while leading it to even higher levels of success.
Eligibility
CASE celebrates the leadership, innovation, and impact of professionals from different lived experiences. As in all its initiatives, CASE values inclusivity, and therefore, the Individual Achievement Awards actively seek the broadest possible set of nominations from institutions and individuals across the globe.
To be considered for this award, nominees must meet the following requirements:
- Institutional CEO, system head, or trustee (current or retired) for a CASE member institution.
- Institutionally Related Foundations or self-governed alumni association CEOs and trustees are not eligible for nomination.
- Current members of the CASE Board of Trustees and Regional Councils are not eligible for nomination.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Learn more about submitting a nomination.
Rising Star Awards
Rising Star Awards honor individuals with 3 to 5 years of experience in the advancement professions of Alumni Relations, Communications and Marketing, Advancement Services, and Philanthropy, recognizing the accomplishments of those whose early success bodes well for future leadership and achievement.
Rising Star Award recipients will receive complimentary registration to attend the CASE District VIII Annual Conference.
The awards are only presented in years when eligible candidates can be identified to attend the conference. Only one award in each of the four categories will be presented:
- Alumni Relations
- Communications and Marketing
- Advancement Services
- Philanthropy