Awards

ACUHO-I recognizes outstanding service.

Download the awards book announcing the 2008 ACUHO-I award winners

The ACUHO-I Award
The ACUHO-I Award constitutes the highest recognition by the Association of a person (member) who has made an outstanding contribution to ACUHO-I and the field of housing and food service. Presented only after a person has retired or left the housing and food service field, the award is presented at the ACUHO-I annual conference. The award is intended to truly recognize distinguished service to ACUHO-I or through ACUHO-I contacts to the field of student housing and food service. Previous winners.

James A. Hurd Award
The James A. Hurd Award is presented annually by ACUHO-I to a member of color to honor and recognize outstanding contributions to our association and profession. Previous winners.

Criteria:
    (1) Person of color who has consistently demonstrated a sincere interest and participation in ACUHO-I, its mission, programs, and educational focus
    (2) Minimum of 10 years active or emeritus association with ACUHO-I
    (3) Has promoted ethnically diverse members' participation in ACUHO-I by:
          (a) providing a vehicle for mutual support within the association;
          (b) attending regional and annual meetings; and
          (c) presenting programs/events for the general membership.

James C. Grimm Leadership and Service Award
This award recognizes individual(s) who have assisted ACUHO-I with dedicated service and outstanding leadership, and devoted their professional time and effort to strengthening the goals and objectives of the association. Previous winners.
Criteria
    (1) Must have at least 10 years of service with ACUHO-I
    (2) Must have served on a minimum of three different ACUHO-I committees or task forces
    (3) Must have been a chair of at least one committee or task force or a member of the Executive Board
    (4) Contributions to ACUHO-I and the housing profession are judged to be beyond the normal service expected from persons in a position of leadership in the housing field

S. Earl Thompson Award
This award recognizes an individual who is not directly related to ACUHO-I, but who has made a significant contribution to the college and university housing field through his or her efforts. Previous winners.
Criteria
    (1) Description of what he/she has contributed and/or how the individual has been involved in a significant way with the college and university housing and food service field.

Outstanding Corporate Friend Award
This award recognizes corporate individuals who contribute to our association and our profession. Many companies have a sincere interest in ACUHO-I beyond a profit motive. They help sponsor events, contribute to the Foundation, become sustaining affiliate members, and offer valuable insights and feedback on the direction of ACUHO-I and its activities. Previous winners.
Criteria
    (1) Minimum of three years association with ACUHO-I
    (2) Must be a Foundation Corporate Partner
    (3) Must consistently demonstrate a sincere interest and participation in ACUHO-I, its mission, programs, and educational focus
**Each nomination must be supported by two additional letters of support.

Presidential Service Awards
Each year the ACUHO-I president presents two awards at the annual conference. One is given to an individual who has contributed much to the association and profession and has done so with a minimum of recognition, acting as an "unsung hero." The second award is to a member institution that has provided exceptional support to ACUHO-I over the years. Previous winners.

Research and Publication Award
This award recognizes an individual who is or is not directly related to ACUHO-I, but who has made a significant contribution to the body of research and publications related to the housing profession. Nominations may be submitted by a housing professional from a currently active ACUHO-I member institution. Previous winners.
Criteria
    (1) Description of how the individual has made a significant contribution to ACUHO-I or our profession through research or publications.
**Each nomination must be supported by two additional letters of support.

The Herstory Award
This award is presented to recognize an outstanding woman professional who has served the housing profession through contributions to the advancement of women in leadership within ACUHO-I; has been an active member within the association; made significant contributions to the goals of ACUHO-I; and shown dedication to the housing profession. The recipients of this award stand for courage, leadership, forging new paths as pioneers, honor, and commitment. Previous winners.
Criteria
    (1) Contributions to the advancement of women in leadership within ACUHO-I
    (2) Active member within the association
    (3) Significant contributions to the goals of ACUHO-I
    (4) Dedication to the housing profession
**Each nomination must be supported by two additional letters of support.

The Judy Spain Award
This award was created to honor contributions of a dedicated housing professional that mentored many staff and students throughout her involvement with NACURH and ACUHO-I. Also, Judy Spain’s unique personal journey is a source of pride for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their allies. Nominees must have been an active member of ACUHO-I; presented programs on GLBT or oppression issues at the ACUHO-I annual conference or at other venues; active within the ACUHO-I GLBT network; planned and completed proactive projects, articles, and policy statements that promote greater understanding and acceptance of GLBT issues; actively participated at their home institution as an advocate/ally and educator for GLBT students and staff; and served as an active mentor and role model for GLBT individuals. Previous winners.
Criteria
    (1) Been an active member of ACUHO-I
    (2) Presented programs on GLBT or oppression issues at the ACUHO-I Annual Conference or other professional venues
    (3) Actively served on the GLBT committee
    (4) Planned and completed proactive projects, articles and police statements which promote greater understanding and acceptance of GLBT issues
    (5) Actively participated at their home institution as an advocate/ally and educator for GLBT students and staff
     (6) Served as an active mentor and role model for GLBT individuals
**Each nomination must be supported by two additional letters of support.

Robert P. Cooke Talking Stick Article of the Year Award
The Talking Stick Article of the Year award is granted based on the quality of writing; organization of the article; use of supporting documentation, where appropriate; capacity of the article to provoke thought; usability of the article to student housing programs or staff, and contribution to the student housing field. Previous winners.

Betty L. Harrah Journal Manuscript of the Year Award
The Journal Manuscript of the Year Award is given based on the the quality of writing; organization in the design of the article; research methodology; significance to the housing field; educational value of the manuscript; creativity or originality of the approach; applicability or usability of the article to housing programs; and its overall contribution to the field. Previous winners.

Global Initiatives Award
The Global Initiatives Award honors the contributions of dedicated housing professionals who have contributed to furthering strategic initiatives of ACUHO-I and its aims of becoming a pre-eminent international association.