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    Beth K. Fields AwardBill Franklin Volunteer of the Year AwardChief Executive Leadership AwardDistinguished Service AwardEmerging Leader AwardMentor of the Year AwardOpportunity & Inclusion Award
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    Beth K. Fields Award

    The Beth K. Fields Award was established by the CASE Kentucky Board of Directors in 1994. The award was created in memory of Fields, who served as Director of Unit Associations for the University of Louisville Alumni Association, after a car accident on her way to work claimed her life, just one week after the CASE-Kentucky Conference.

    Fields was an active CASE Kentucky Board member and admired advancement professional. The most prestigious award within CASE Kentucky, it 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. Volunteers may not be nominated posthumously. Institutions may nominate only one individual per year. Nominees are judged on their overall volunteer contributions and their long-term effect on the institution. Nominees may be trustees; they may be, but need not be, alumni.

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.
     

    Chief Executive Leadership Award

    Established in 1999, this prestigious award recognizes the chief executive of a District III member institution for outstanding leadership and service in support of education. We invite nominations of chief executives whose contributions to their campuses and communities deserve exceptional recognition and celebration.

    Award Selection Criteria:

    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. Chief executives who have retired during the past year may be considered for the award. To qualify, a nominee shall have demonstrated the ability to:

    • Create a vision and inspire others.
    • Establish a positive image for the institution while leading it to higher levels of success.
    • Increase the institution’s stature in the community.
    • Encourage innovation and risk-taking among employees.
    • Actively support all aspects of institutional advancement.

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.

    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. Current District III cabinet members are excluded from consideration.

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.
     

    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 among 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.

    The candidates should be individuals whose performance demonstrates achievement, innovation, professionalism and leadership qualities.

    The criteria for nomination are:

    • Three to ten years professional experience in any advancement area
    • A demonstrated and consistently high level of professional achievement
    • Demonstrates potential for leadership within any area of institutional advancement: communications (public relations, media relations, publications, and others), alumni relations or philanthropy (fundraising, advancement services, and others).
    • A strong commitment to the advancement profession
    • An affiliation with CASE and/or NAIS.

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.
     

    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. Candidates should be nominated by a mentee who has benefited directly from the personal and professional leadership of the mentor. 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. There are no specific requirements related to years of service or scope of the relationship.

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.
     

    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 campus, and/or within the surrounding community.
    Recipients will possess the following criteria:

    • A demonstrated and sustained passion for the advancement of diversity.
    • A demonstrated and sustained contribution to increasing diversity within their institution and community.
    • A demonstrated and sustained commitment to the progression, career advancement and promotion of diverse, new leaders in the profession.
    • Achievements in support of diversity plan goals and/or demonstrated diversity improvement effort. 

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.

    Nomination Instructions

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

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

    • Please provide a brief overview of why you are nominating this candidate for this award. If selected for an award, this statement will be used on the CASE website and in promotional materials.
    • In addition to attaching the candidate's resume/CV, please provide a brief summary of the candidate’s professional experience. If selected for an award, this statement may be used on the CASE website and in promotional materials. 
    • Describe the length, type, and variety of service that the candidate has given to the institution. 
    • Explain the impact that the candidate has made on the institution and the communities it serves. 
    • Describe the candidate’s involvement with CASE and/or other volunteer service. 
    • What sets this candidate apart from others? 
    • Describe how the candidate has supported advancement efforts, including marketing/communications, alumni relations, advocacy, and fundraising*.

    *Only required for the Chief Executive Leadership Award

    Nominators also will be asked to upload:

    • A resume/CV of the candidate
    • Two letters in support of the nomination from someone other than the person submitting the nomination.

    Nominations open: Sept. 29, 2022

    Nominations close: Nov. 16, 2022

     

    Past Winners

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    Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year  

    Mary Nell Chumley
    Lipscomb University  

    Chief Executive Leadership Award 

    Dr. Jere Morehead
    President 
    U
    niversity of Georgia  

    Emerging Leader Award  

    Nichole Fannin 
    Executive Director for Development 
    University of West Georgia  

    Mentor of the Year   

    John W. Smith 
    Associate Vice President University Advancement 
    Tennessee Tech University  

    Opportunity and Inclusion Award  

    Karen Sims 
    Director Gifts and Records Management  
    North Carolina State University 

    Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award 

    Gene Johnson
    University of North Carolina Charlotte 

    Chief Executive Leadership Award 

    Dr. Mark Keenum
    Mississippi State University 

    Distinguished Service Award 

    Brian Thomas
    MCV Foundation, Virginia Commonwealth University 

    Emerging Leader Award  

    Rebecca Thomas
    Stetson University 

    Mentor of the Year Award  

    Samantha Wheeler Marrs
    Virginia Commonwealth University 

    Opportunity and Inclusion Award 

    Birgit Smith Burton
    Georgia Institute of Technology 

    Chief Executive Leadership

    Dr. Harris Pastides
    University of South Carolina 

    Distinguished Service Award

    Cindy Kittrell and Scott Wells
    East Carolina University 

    Mentor of the Year

    Tiff Rector
    Tennessee Tech University 

    Opportunity and Inclusion Award

    Dr. Makola Abdullah
    Virginia State University 

    Emerging Leader Award

    Joaklin Raphael
    Florida International University 

    Volunteer of the Year

    J. Michael Foster
    Hopkinsville Community College    

    Chief Executive Leadership Award

    Elizabeth Kiss
    Agnes Scott College 

    Distinguished Service Award

    Peter Rooney
    Atlanta Youth Academy 

    Mentor of the Year Award

    Catherine J. Maxwell
    NC State University 

    Opportunity and Inclusion Award

    Earl T. Granger, III
    William & Mary 

    Volunteer of the Year

    Lauretta Hasty Holloway
    NC Central University 

    Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award 

    Karen Moore
    Tallahassee Community College 

    Opportunity & Inclusion Award 

    Anita B. Walton
    Council for the Advancement and Support of Education 

    Mentor of the Year Award 

    Dr. Maureen Silva
    Bridgewater College 

    Distinguished Service Award 

    Dave Roberts
    University of Tennessee System 

    Chief Executive Leadership Award 

    Lt. General John Rosa
    The Citadel 

     

    Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award 

    Patrick Barron
    University of Miami 

    Mentor of the Year Award 

    Vickie Butler
    Associate Vice President for Advancement
    Carson-Newman University 

    Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Award 

    Angel Cabrera
    President
    George Mason University 

    Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award 

    Carroll Goggin
    Rollins College 

    CASE III Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Award 

    Philip L. Dubois
    University of North Carolina at Charlotte 

    Mentor of the Year Award  

    Beth Fortune
    Vanderbilt University 

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