This award is presented annually to a community volunteer whose work with international programs and activities merits special recognition, likely recipients may include those whose efforts were responsible for the creation of permanent community or institutional programs, improved community awareness of international cultures, or some other equally meritorious contribution to international exchange. The recipient need not be a member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. If possible, the recipient of this award typically resides in the state that is hosting the regional conference that year.

Nomination Process

If more than one person is nominating the same individual, each nominator should submit the following information.

• Nomination form (200 kb)
• A letter of support, describing the rationale for nominating this individual. Please be sure that you address all of the criteria in the description above. The letter can be written in an attached document, or submitted as an email (with the nomination form attached). Printed copies with signatures are not necessary.
• If more than one person is nominating the same individual, please submit all documents in one email if possible.
• Submit all materials above to the current Chair-Elect by September 15