Higher Ed HR Awards

Southern Region Awards

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

Southern Region Chapter Excellence Award

This award recognizes a Southern Region chapter that is making a significant impact through its commitment to CUPA-HR and to the higher ed HR community. Nominations may be submitted only by members of the chapter boards.

The recipient of the region award will receive a podium banner to display at its meetings/conferences and will be acknowledged at CUPA-HR’s Association Leadership Program.

The recipient of the regional award will be submitted to the national awards committee for consideration for the national Chapter Excellence Award. The recipient of the national award will be acknowledged during our annual leadership event. The national Chapter Excellence Award recipient will also receive a podium banner to display at its meetings/events. Additionally we will offer four scholarships to attend CUPA-HR’s annual conference to members of the national 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.