Division of Student Affairs Awards
Division Staff Awards
Above and Beyond for Administrative Support
This award recognizes an Administrative Assistant who contributes to the success of the Division of Student Affairs and their individual department. This employee exceptionally completes essential administrative functions within the division and fosters student success.
Above and Beyond Award Criteria
Nominate a Staff Member for Above and Beyond for Administrative Support
New Professional of the Year
This award recognizes new professionals who contribute to the success of the Division of Student Affairs and their department. This individual is successful in moving a team toward goals that are consistent with the vision of the department and University.
New Professional Award Criteria
Nominate a Staff Member for the New Professional Award
Hidden Hero of the Year
The Hidden Hero of the Year award recognizes full-time staff who work “behind the scenes” contributing to the success of the Division of Student Affairs, their individual department and APSU community. While not being publicly celebrated, this staff member demonstrates meaningful impact through dedication and service.
Nominate a Staff Member for the Hidden Hero Award
Commitment to a Community of Belonging Award
This award is presented to an individual, department, or team who demonstrates their commitment to the promotion and celebration of belonging at APSU.
Commitment to Community Award Criteria
Nominate a Staff Member for the Commitment to Community Award
Student Affairs Professional of the Year
This award recognizes a Student Affairs professional staff member who exemplifies exceptional leadership by inspiring, guiding and empowering others to achieve their best. The recipient demonstrates vision, integrity and the ability to foster collaboration, innovation and excellence.
Professional of the Year Award Criteria
Nominate a Staff Member for the Professional of the Year Award
Division Staff/Group/Department Awards
Student Affairs Program of the Year
This award recognizes a Student Affairs employee, team or department that has shown quality programming/initiatives through innovative and creative ideas/solutions that support divisional and/or institutional goals and promotes student success.
Program of the Year Award Criteria
Nominate for the Program of the Year
Student Affairs Department of the Year
Presented to the members of a committee, department, working group, etc. that helped provide a positive impact to the mission and values of the Division of Student Affairs. Recipients exemplified exceptional collaboration and teamwork to achieve a shared goal. This award recognizes those who broke down silos, fostered cooperation, and worked seamlessly across departments or reporting lines to demonstrate how collaborative efforts can deliver exceptional results.
Department of the Year Award Criteria
Nominate for the Department of the Year Award
Division Campus Partner Award
Student Experience Champion
This monthly award recognizes an outstanding staff, faculty member or department, outside of Student Affairs, who has significantly contributed to student development through collaboration and partnership and enhances the mission of Division of Student Affairs.
Student Experience Champion Criteria
Nominate for the Student Experience Champion of the Month Award