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    Institutional Awards

    New for 2022: More ways to win...and a one-stop nomination process.

    We've combined the best parts of District II awards with the Circle of Excellence Awards. When you enter the 2022 Circle of Excellence Awards, your nominations also will be considered for Best of District II recognition—at no extra cost. We've also updated all of the categories and judging criteria, and added several categories that will be judged based on staff size. 

    Circle of Excellence entries can be submitted Jan. 12-March 16, 2022. Get more details here > 

    Recent District II institutional award recipients
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017

    Individual Achievement Awards

    Each year, CASE District II recognizes outstanding individual contributions to educational advancement through volunteer leadership and professional achievement.

    2021 Charles A. Wright Opportunity and Inclusion Award

    Brigette A. Bryant | Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement

    2021 Rising Star Award

    Blair Curzi | Associate Director of Hun Fund and Young Alumni Engagement

    2021 Professional of the Year Award

    Dee Dee Mozeleski | Vice President of the Office of Institutional Advancement and Communications

    2021 Professional of the Year Award

    Mark Savenkoff | Vice President for Advancement

    2021 Robert L. Payton Award for Voluntary Service

    Ari and Janine Soroken

    2021 Chief Executive Leadership Award

    Christine M. Riordan, Ph.D. | President

    Charles A. Wright Opportunity & Inclusion Award

    The Charles A. Wright Opportunity and Inclusion Award recognizes an advancement professional who displays leadership in fostering inclusion and diversity within the profession, on their campus and/or within the surrounding community.

    Chief Executive Leadership Award

    This award recognizes a District II member institution's highest-ranking officer for outstanding efforts in promoting the understanding and support of education. 

    Professional of the Year Award

    This award recognizes a District II institutional advancement professional who has:

    • Demonstrated exceptional achievement in the development of an institutional advancement program or innovative execution of programs within an area of advancement;
    • Contributed to the profession through work with CASE
    • Volunteered in service to the community or charitable organizations.

    Robert L. Payton Award for Voluntary Service

    Given annually to an individual who demonstrates leadership in advancement programs, the furtherance of the philanthropic tradition, and public articulation of needs, goals, and issues in education.

    Rising Star Award

    This award recognizes a District II professional who has:

    • less than five years of advancement experience
    • Demonstrates the potential for leadership in the areas of Advancement Services, Alumni Relations, Philanthropy, or Communications and Marketing.

    It honors the accomplishments of those whose early success demonstrates their enthusiasm for and commitment to the profession, and an understanding of the needs and goals of the philanthropic tradition.

    Learn more

    Scholarships

    CASE will offer up to 24 scholarships for qualified members to attend the CASE District II Annual Conference: Reimagined, February 13-15, 2022, in New York City. 

    In addition to receiving complimentary conference registration, each scholarship recipient will receive $250 to offset travel and lodging expenses.  

    All CASE members are welcome to apply. Preference for scholarships will be given to people who meet any of these criteria: 

    • Never attended a CASE conference. 
    • From an under-represented population. 
    • New to educational advancement.
    • New to a leadership role.
    • Student who is planning a career in educational advancement.

    Application Instructions

    The applicant must be on staff at a CASE member institution, educational affiliate, or educational partner.

    All application materials are submitted online. Applicants will be asked to answer these questions:

    • Approximately how many full-time employees do you have working in educational advancement at your institution?
    • How long have you been in your current position?
    • How long have you worked in educational advancement?
    • Describe your advancement office (size, scope of work), and your role within the office. (500 word limit)
    • How did you come to work in educational advancement? (500 word limit)
    • Why do you do the work you do? (500 word limit)?
    • What do you think distinguishes you from others who may apply for this scholarship? (500 word limit) 
    • What professional or institutional needs would you hope to meet by attending a CASE conference? (500 word limit)

    Applicants also will be asked to upload:

    • Current Resume
    • Letter of Support
    • Headshot (Optional)

    Application period is closed. 

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