Region VI Dorothy Keller New Professional Award

Region VI
Application Deadline: August 25, 2023 | Award Type: regional

The Dorothy Keller New Professional Award is presented to a new professional who is recognized by their supervisor and/or peers for outstanding service to their institution, as well as for their innovative or creative efforts within student affairs. The recipient should have less than five (5) years of full-time experience as a student affairs professional, show significant leadership promise, and demonstrate active engagement as a NASPA member.

Award Criteria:

  •       Outstanding service to an institution of higher education
  •       Exhibits innovative or creative efforts within student affairs
  •       Shows significant promise for future leadership roles in student affairs
  •       No more than five (5) years of full-time experience as a student affairs professional
  •       Current employment at an institution of higher education in NASPA Region VI

Questions? Contact Lexer Chou, Nominations and Awards Chair, at [email protected].

Presented By

Region VI

Nomination Guidelines

Nominating someone is easy! One person should coordinate the submission and follow these steps.

  • STEP 1: Write a letter of nomination
  • STEP 2: Collect two (2) letters of support or endorsement.
  • STEP 3: The person coordinating the nomination should gather the nomination materials then go online to submit. You must upload all of the information at the same time. This person should then submit the nomination letter, letters of support online.
  • STEP 4: Submit the nomination by the published deadline!

Questions? Contact Lexer Chou, Nominations and Awards Chair, at [email protected].

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