Higher Ed HR Awards

Chapter Excellence Award

Nominations for 2025 are now closed. Awards will be presented virtually this summer.

CUPA-HR Washington Chapter Receives National Chapter Excellence Award

 

This award recognizes a CUPA-HR chapter that is making a significant impact through its commitment to the association and to the higher ed HR community.

The Chapter Excellence Award recipient will be acknowledged during our annual association leadership (ALP) event and will receive a podium banner to display at its meetings/events. Additionally, we will offer four scholarships, including registration, hotel and airfare, to attend CUPA-HR’s annual conference to members of the recipient’s chapter board.

Eligibility Note: A chapter is ineligible to receive an award more than once every three years.

CRITERIA

  • Documentation of chapter procedures must be supplied with the award nomination.
  • All chapter board positions must be filled at the time of submission and clear procedures should be in place for recruiting new leaders on an annual basis.
  • Chapter must have a demonstrated history of good financial standing with documented business/financial procedures outlining core processes and accountability.
  • Chapter leaders must have promptly responded to national office staff regarding annual reporting requirements.
  • Chapter website should be up to date and regularly updated.
  • Chapter must have met one or more times during the last 12 months and two or more times during the last 24 months.
  • Include in nomination materials the dates, locations and the number of attendees at the chapter meetings/conferences for the past two years.
  • Chapter leaders must have engaged others within the chapter’s geographic area beyond the face-to-face event(s). For example, chapter listserv, discussions prompted by chapter leaders or other such outreach.
  • Chapter’s work must clearly support one or more of CUPA-HR’s strategic priorities and core values.

Nomination Guide

Use this guide to draft your nomination submission prior to entering the information in the online form. Once you have started a nomination, you can return to it at any time before the March 27 deadline by going to the My Award Nominations page in your CUPA-HR account (please note, however, that the form cannot be saved mid-page). You can also edit a submitted nomination before the March 27 deadline. Spelling/grammar checks are not available in the online form.

Past Recipients of the Chapter Excellence Award