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    Congratulations to the 2022 Best of District IV 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 IV 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 IV 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 > 

    Recent District IV institutional award recipients
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    Best of District IV Awards Seal

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

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    Individual Achievement Awards

    CASE District IV members work hard throughout the year promoting the areas of alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and allied areas. District IV bestows a number of special awards each year at the district’s annual meeting for individuals and institutions who continually raise the bar in their efforts to promote education.

    Nomination period: Nov. 29, 2022–Jan. 18, 2023

     

    Dr. E. Joseph Savoie Chief Executive Leadership Award

    The Chief Executive Leadership Award recognizes a District IV member institution president, headmaster, chancellor, educational system head, or their institutional CEO for outstanding efforts to promote understanding and support of education. 

    Rising Star Award

    The Rising Star Award recognizes the accomplishments of new advancement professionals (2-5 years) whose early success promises future leadership and achievement.

    Distinguished Achievement Award

    The Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes individuals making a significant commitment to the advancement profession, both by service to their institution and volunteer service to CASE and CASE District IV.

    Milestone Service Awards

    Milestone Service Awards recognize District IV professionals who have enhanced educational services and opportunities through their commitment of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, or 45 years to the field of institutional advancement.

    Hall of Fame Award

    The Hall of Fame award recognizes retired professionals who have pro­vided outstanding service to their institutions, to CASE District IV, to the advance­ment profession, and to higher education.

    John T. Shamblin Jr. Top Hand Award

    A special award made as appropriate by the District to individuals who are not in the educational advancement profession, but who have given extraordinary service to the profession and to District IV

    Learn more

    Scholarships

    Scholarships are available to attend the CASE District IV Annual Conference, April 16–18, 2023, in San Antonio.

    For new professionals with less than three years’ experience in alumni relations, communications, advancement services or fundraising; or any full-time professional who has moved into a new professional area within the past three years (for example, from alumni relations to fundraising). This scholarship covers conference registration, registration for the New to the Profession Pre-Conference session, and up to $600 to offset travel and lodging expenses.

    Five of the total scholarships awarded will be dedicated to applicants from under-represented groups.

    Apply now, or encourage a new colleague to apply. The deadline for applications is Feb. 8, 2023.

    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: Feb. 8, 2023

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