CoNVerge Award Nominations

 

One of the highlights of the CoNVerge Conference is our awards ceremony. Once again, we would like to recognize those who have shown great leadership and passion for college access, our students, and our community.  These individuals will be awarded through one of three categories; 2019 CoNVerge Nevada Champion Award: P-12, Higher Education, or Community Partner.  To nominate a colleague whom you believe deserves recognition, click the link at the bottom of this page and complete the form with their information and reasons as to why they should be awarded.

Awards will be chosen by a statewide selection committee and presented at the conference in November.

See the eligibility requirements for each award below. The deadline to nominate is Friday, January 18, 2019

 

Click HERE to complete the Award Nomination!!

 

2019 CoNVerge Nevada Champion Award: P-12

This award recognizes those persons within the P-12 system who work to advance the idea of: College eNVy: A Promising Future in Nevada schools.

This advocate could be any person who makes a difference through direct or indirect work with students and who works to promote a college-going culture throughout the state of Nevada. This person exudes the passion, professionalism, and perseverance to assist Nevada students in their quest to prepare for, access and succeed in postsecondary education.

Eligibility

  • Nominees must work at a Nevada elementary, middle or high school
  • Examples would include teachers, counselors, school administrators or volunteers
  • This individual provides exceptional contributions to advance higher education opportunities and equip Nevada students to prepare and succeed in college
  • This individual has demonstrated excellence at work with his/her colleagues, as well as any work with students and families and/or the community

 

2019 CoNVerge Nevada Champion Award: Higher Ed

This award recognizes those persons within higher education in Nevada who work with stakeholders – students, parents, families, schools or institutions of higher learning – to advance the idea of: College eNVy: A Promising Future in Nevada schools.

This advocate could be any person who makes a difference through direct or indirect work with students and who works to promote a college-going culture throughout the state of Nevada. This person exudes the passion, professionalism, and perseverance to assist Nevada students in their quest to prepare for, access and succeed in postsecondary education.

Eligibility

  • Nominees must work in higher education in Nevada
  • This individual provides exceptional contributions to advance higher education opportunities and equip Nevada students to prepare and succeed in college
  • This individual has demonstrated excellence at work with his/her colleagues, as well as any work with students and families and/or the community

 

2019 CoNVerge Nevada Champion Award: Community Partner

This award recognizes those persons within the business or non-profit community in Nevada who work with stakeholders – students, parents, families, schools or institutions of higher learning – to advance the idea of: College eNVy: A Promising Future in Nevada schools.

This advocate could be any person who makes a difference through direct or indirect work with students and who works to promote a college-going culture throughout the state of Nevada. This person exudes the passion, professionalism, and perseverance to assist Nevada students in their quest to prepare for, access and succeed in postsecondary education.

Eligibility

  • Nominees must work in one of the following areas:
    • Community-based organizations
    • Nevada businesses
    • Non-profit organizations
    • State or local government agencies
  • This individual provides exceptional contributions to advance higher education opportunities and equip Nevada students to prepare and succeed in college
  • This individual has demonstrated excellence at work with his/her colleagues, as well as any work with students and families and/or the community

 

Nomination Process for all Awards

Those persons who work in Nevada’s schools, institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, Nevada businesses or non-profit organizations may nominate an individual or organization using the button below. The deadline to nominate is Friday, January 18, 2019.

Selection Process

The winner will be selected by a statewide committee. One individual will receive recognition for 2019 in each category.

Winner Recognition

The winning individual will receive an award on behalf of the CoNVerge Conference.

*Note* By submitting this application, you hereby give the Nevada Department of Education permission to use quotes or a summary in print and/or electronic media.

For questions related to awards, contact Awards Subcommitee Chair, Lori Botelho, at lbotelho@doe.nv.gov