WCPA Award Nomination Forms
Program Award
The Wisconsin College Personnel Association is committed to recognizing outstanding programs and events on your campus. Up to two program awards are given each year at the fall conference. Award winners will receive a 1-year WCPA Membership and an invitation to present on their program or event at the annual conference.
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Undergraduate Student Leader Award
This award is presented to an undergraduate student leader who is enrolled in a college or university in Wisconsin and has demonstrated leadership, contributed to student affairs on his/her campus, and has a desire to begin a professional career in Student Affairs. Award winner receives Student Affairs 101 registration fee waiver. Criteria:
  • Has made a significant contribution to the home campus
  • Demonstrated academic achievement
  • Exceeded the expectations of their respective leadership positions
  • Shown an interest in the field of student affairs
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ACPA Scholarship
To encourage graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in Student Affairs, a scholarship is offered that waives the conference registration fee to the ACPA Annual Convention. One scholarship is given each year. Scholarship criteria:
  • Full-time graduate student currently enrolled in courses, not currently holding full time employment
  • Involvement on campus (beyond classroom experience)
  • Would like to attend ACPA National Convention
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The Daniel Siler Memorial Student Scholarship
The Daniel Siler Memorial Student Scholarship was established by the WCPA Executive Board in February of 1993. It was instituted as a tribute to Daniel Siler, who died in November 1991, in memory of his strong belief and commitment to student development. This award is given to a full-time graduate student (and not currently holding full time employment) wishing to enhance their own potential though attendance at the WCPA annual fall conference. Award winner receives WCPA Conference Registration fee waiver.
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New Professional of the Year Award
This award is designed to recognize and encourage contributions and / or potential in the field of student affairs by an ambitious and dedicated new professional. Award winner receives WCPA Conference registration fee waiver. Criteria:
  • Employed as a student affairs professional for less than three years
  • Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the field
  • Potential for continued contributions and success
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Support Staff Recognition Award
The support staff recognition Award is designed to show appreciation to one of the support staff members on campuses in Wisconsin (custodial, administrative assistant, food service employee, etc.) Nominees cannot be in a professional or paraprofessional staff position. This person should interact regularly with students and staff and understands their mission to serve students and their department. Award winner receives WCPA Conference registration fee waiver. Criteria:
  • Genuine concern for life and development of students
  • Excels in job responsibilities
  • Goes above and beyond job responsibilities
  • Significant contribution to staff with which they serve
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Nora McGuire Outstanding Professional Award
This award is designed to recognize an outstanding professional who has served the student affairs field. Award winner receives WCPA Conference registration fee waiver and a plaque. Criteria:
  • Completing 3-6 years or more of full time employment in the field
  • Excellence in overall job performance
  • Outstanding service/special contributions to the field within own institution and/or other regional student affairs efforts
  • Contributions to the profession through professional staff development, mentoring, positive role modeling for other professionals, and seeking ways to challenge self
  • Initiative and/or creativity that display that the nominee has gone above and beyond expectations
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Annabelle E. Wolf Outstanding Service in College Student Personnel Award
The Annabelle E. Wolf Award for Outstanding Service in College Student Personnel is presented to an individual who has contributed significantly to and/or within the college student personnel profession. Award winner receives WCPA Conference registration fee waiver and a plaque. Criteria:
  • Mid-Level and Senior-Level professionals
  • 7 years minimum contributions to the field of student affairs
  • Faculty and Student Affairs professionals are eligible
  • Contributed significantly to the student affairs field
  • Active contributor to student life on their respective campuses
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Randy Thrush WCPA Leadership Award
The Randy Thrush WCPA Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the Wisconsin College Personnel Association. Award winner receives WCPA Conference registration fee waiver and a plaque. Criteria:
  • Minimum of 3 years service to the WCPA Executive Board
  • On-going and continued support and service to WCPA through committee work and/or special contributions within their role on the board
  • Serves as ambassador of WCPA by promoting the benefits of participation in WCPA to student affairs professionals and graduate students
  • Has made contributions to the overall development of the organization above and beyond job expectations
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