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.