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    Congratulations to the 2022 Best of District III Award Winners!
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    Institutional Awards

    Continued from 2022: More ways to win...and a one-stop nomination process.

    We've combined the best parts of the District III awards with the Circle of Excellence Awards.

    When you enter the Circle of Excellence Awards, your entries also will be considered for Best of District III 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. 

    Nominations closed on March 15, 2023. Get more details here > 

    Previous winners >

    Best of District III Awards Seal

    Download Best of District III Awards seal and share the news about your institutions recognition as a Best of District winner. 

    Download and display your award seals, available as PNG or vector PDF files.

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    Individual Achievement Awards

    The District III Individual Achievement Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate outstanding individuals who are doing the most to advance education.

    Beth K. Fields Award

    The Beth K. Fields Award recognizes the individual who continually goes above and beyond the call of duty in both their advancement profession and CASE Kentucky. Learn more.

    Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award

    The Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes the vital role of volunteers in institutional advancement. A volunteer is any non-staff person who assists in advancing the institution through programs such as fundraising, alumni relations, and student recruitment. 

    Chief Executive Leadership Award

    The District III Chief Executive Leadership Award may be presented annually to an outstanding president, chancellor, headmaster, or system head of a District III member institution.

    Distinguished Service Award

    The Distinguished Service Award honors persons with exemplary professional service to CASE and District III, including active involvement in the advancement profession for a minimum of 10 years; professional employment with District III member institutions for at least eight years; regular attendance at District III meetings; volunteer service to CASE sponsored conferences, programs, and activities; and outstanding achievement in the total spectrum of endeavors represented by CASE’s objectives for the advancement profession.

    Emerging Leader Award

    The Emerging Leader Award was established in 2018 and recognizes a person with three to ten years of advancement experience whose accomplishments distinguish their trajectory from their peers. 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.

    Mentor of the Year Award

    The Mentor of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has made an impact on other advancement professionals through their mentorship. We define a mentor simply as an individual who has provided guidance and support to a professional colleague in one or more of the following areas: sponsorship, coaching, protection, exposure/visibility, support, acceptance, and confirmation. 

    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.

    Learn more

    Scholarships

    Scholarships are available to attend the CASE District III Annual Conference, Feb. 26–28, 2023, in Atlanta.

    The scholarship covers the conference registration fee plus the Newcomers in Advancement Pre-Conference Workshop and $350 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.

    Scholarship application period is closed. 

    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 Deadline:
    Application period is closed.

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