This new Award, begun in 2009, is the Education for Sustainable Development Award. UN defines sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. Higher education institutions and professional organizations are being called upon to educate and model the values and principles of sustainability in their strategies, programs and learning environments. NCSPOD is proud to be able to provide an opportunity to recognize the innovations and successes of our members who integrate sustainable development (environmental, economic, social and cultural) into education and learning. The nominee must be a current NCSPOD member.
recognizes excellence in the delivery and impact of staff, program and organizational development programs and in the promotion of these outstanding programs. The nominee must hold a current membership in NCSPOD. Up to three institutions annually may receive this award. Evaluation criteria include program objectives, creativity/innovation, impact, and evaluation of outcomes.
recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to staff, program, and organizational development on a regional, state/provincial, or local basis. This award is for an individual's activities that assist others in our profession to become more proficient. The nominee (or the nominee's institution) must be a current NCSPOD member, and the achievements must have occurred within the past five years. Previous recipients are not eligible for three years following the receipt of the award, and current NCSPOD Board members are not eligible. Evaluation is based upon local, state/provincial, or regional contributions to staff, program, and organizational development, especially including activities to assist others in our field to conduct more effective programming.
recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions in writing, research, leadership, or advocacy that promotes the goals of staff, program, and/or organizational development at the national or international level. The nominee (or nominee's institution) must be a current NCSPOD member and the achievements must have occurred within the past five years. Only one award is presented annually in this category. Current NCSPOD Board members are ineligible.
recognizes achievement in a program, project, or event that demonstrates innovative ideas, adaptations, activities, or approaches that enhance the effectiveness of staff, program, and/or organizational development.
recognizes a college president or chancellor for outstanding leadership in support of SPOD activities. The support for staff, program, and organizational development can occur in a variety of ways and at a variety of levels (institutional, regional, national, or international).
Institutional members of NCSPOD are encouraged to nominate a faculty or staff member or administrator who best exemplifies professional development at their institution. This new annual award recognizes those who best exemplify professional development at their institution. Through achievements such as:
Every NCSPOD institutional member will be able to honor one member from its community annually. This award will be presented to each recipient at the annual international NCSPOD conference in the Fall. Please send the name, email address and a brief description of your honoree along with your name and email address to Santo Rizzo so that we may include you and your honoree in further communications about conference recognition.
This is your opportunity to recognize a deserving employee at your institution before an international audience of staff, faculty and organizational developers.
The North American Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development is an affiliate council of the American Association of Community.
