VA-ACME Awards

VA-ACME presents several awards at the annual symposium to recognize outstanding leadership, participation, and sponsorship of those supporting education within the military community throughout the state of Virginia.

Dr. Carol A. Berry Educator of the Year

A recipient could be someone who is not a VA-ACME member but is nominated by a VA-ACME member. The recipient has the respect and admiration of their colleagues. The recipient guides the military community to achieve excellence, creates a culture of respect, and success. The recipient demonstrates leadership and innovation while embodying practices for lifelong learning. Open to Military Affiliated, Civilian or both.

Eligibility: A person directly serving military members in military educational arenas. (i.e. Military Installations, Colleges & Universities, or Government Personnel)

Criteria: An individual who made a significant contribution to military education. VA-ACME member must submit the nomination. Supplemental materials can be emailed to the Awards Chair (link below).

Sponsorship Award(s)

A recipient could be a corporate/institution (or both) sponsor (s) of VA-ACME. Recipient (s) would receive a medallion/plaque and a certificate, to be determined by the VA-ACME Awards Committee. This award (s) recipients’ will reflect attributes related to creativity, leadership, integrity, professional excellence, and service to the global military community (global awareness) displayed by the corporation or institution as it relates to military education.

Eligibility: Award is presented in recognition for outstanding contributions and accomplishments to an organization in recognition of its significant contributions to the cause of military education.

Criteria: VA ACME Executive Board selects recipient of the award in conjunction with the VA-ACME Awards Chair. Nominations accepted from VA-ACME members. Organizational representatives may nominate their organization. Nominations should include name of individual making the nomination, contact information (phone; email address); point of contact information for the nominee and no more than one 8 ½ X 11 page detailing why this individual deserves recognition by the VA-ACME Board. Supplemental materials can be emailed to the Awards Chair (link below).

Volunteer of the Year Award

A recipient could be an individual (s) who has contributed to VA-ACME through volunteer efforts. This individual (s) will have made important contributions towards military education that have influenced, impacted, and provided a supportive role in the assistance in the influence of military education locally or internationally while demonstrating exemplary commitment, earning respect from others, displays admiration and epitomizes dedication for the military community.

Eligibility: Award is presented to a VA-ACME member for recognition of outstanding contributions and accomplishments to the cause of military education and the VA-ACME.

Criteria: Each VA-ACME committee chair will submit a name of a deserving member for Volunteer of the Year Award. VA-ACME’s Executive Board will select recipient of the award in conjunction with the VA-ACME Awards Chair. Individuals may not nominate themselves. Supplemental materials can be emailed to the Awards Chair (link below).

President’s Award

This is a service award for lifetime contributions to military education. The distinctive award exemplifies and recognizes an individual’s outstanding and sustained contributions. This individual demonstrates their devotion in their professional life by continuously making an impact on military education. The award will be deserving of someone who has had an influence in the development and improvements towards military education.

Eligibility: An individual or organization making a significant contribution that advances the cause of military education.

Criteria: VA-ACME Executive Board selects recipient of the award in conjunction with the VA-ACME Awards Chair. Nominations are accepted from VA-ACME members. Individuals may nominate themselves. Supplemental materials can be emailed to the Awards Chair (link below).

AWARDS COMMITTEE

Shameena Morris, Norfolk State University

Linda Isaac, South University