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Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award

The Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a staff member of a CASE District III member institution who has made outstanding volunteer contributions to the work of CASE DIII. This award honors individuals whose service has advanced the district’s programs, strengthened engagement among members, and furthered the mission of CASE within District III.

Chief Executive Leadership Award

The Chief Executive 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.

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.

Rising Star Award

This award recognizes a professional with three to ten years of advancement experience whose accomplishments set them apart among their peers. It honors early-career professionals whose success reflects enthusiasm and commitment to the advancement profession, along with achievement, innovation, professionalism, and leadership qualities.

Professional of the Year Award

This award recognizes a District III institutional advancement professional with ten or more years of experience who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in the development of an institutional advancement program or the innovative execution of programs within an area of advancement.

Opportunity and Inclusion Award

The 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.