Excellence Awards

Each year, NASPA recognizes the outstanding contributions of members who are transforming higher education through exceptional programs, innovative services, and effective administration. NASPA's Excellence Awards cover twelve categories crucial to the success of students and the continued growth of the student affairs profession. Winners are recognized at the NASPA Annual Conference. 

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AVAILABLE FOR FREE TO ALL NASPA MEMBERS! The 2025 Excellence Awards Showcase features short recordings from a variety of this year's award-winning programs. These recordings take participants through the program, discussing its origins, how it operates, and its impact on campus. 

Excellence Award: Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate, Professional, and related

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Excellence Award: Alumni, Community Relations, Family Programs, Fundraising, and related

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Excellence Award: Assessment, Persistence, Data Analytics, and related

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Excellence Award: Athletics, Recreation, Counseling, Health, Wellness, and related

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Excellence Award: Campus Security, Crisis Management, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Violence Prevention, and related

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Excellence Award: Civic Learning, Democratic Engagement, Service-Learning and related

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Excellence Award: Commuter, Off-Campus, Military-Connected, Non-traditional, and related

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Excellence Award: Contracted Services, Housing, Residence Life, and related

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Excellence Award: Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, First-year, Other-year, Orientation, and related

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Excellence Award: Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and related

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Excellence Award: First-generation Student Success and related

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Excellence Award: Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership, Student Activities, Student Union, and related

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