Higher Ed HR Awards

Donald E. Dickason Award

Sponsored by TIAA

The award nomination period has now closed. Award recipients will be announced in the summer of 2024.

CUPA-HR’s highest honor is named for the association’s founder. Established in 1970, this award recognizes an individual for exceptional leadership and service to CUPA-HR. Nominees for this award typically will have served in multiple CUPA-HR leadership roles, including one or more elected leadership roles at the national level. Through the generous support of TIAA, CUPA-HR will make a $8,000 contribution to the institution of the recipient's choice.

Criteria

  • Distinguished and continuing service to CUPA-HR, including leadership in an elected national board position;
  • Significant contributions to the association in terms of new ideas, dedication and commitment;
  • Demonstrated leadership at all levels of the organization;
  • Excellence and professionalism in the field of higher education human resource administration;
  • Nominee’s institution is a member of CUPA-HR.

Eligibility Note: Individuals who are employed by the association, individuals who serve on the CUPA-HR national board of directors, and the institutions of those directors are not eligible to be nominated or selected for awards during their terms of service.

Past Recipients of the Donald E. Dickason Award