t’s that time of year to nominate an outstanding colleague for one of the SUNYCAP Merit Awards! This is a great opportunity to recognize the great work being done within SUNYCAP. Please consider nominating a coworker or colleague at another campus who has gone above and beyond this past year.

Nominations are due Wednesday, May 1^st by 4pm. The awards will be presented at the annual conference being held in June.

*** Individuals being nominated do not need to attend the conference to receive an award.

Please click here to complete the submission form.

Larry Appel New Professionals Award

Open to SUNYCAP members with a minimum of one year of SUNY Admissions service and no more than five years of total admissions service. This award recognizes outstanding performance/achievement among new SUNY professionals. One New Professional Award will be given.

Dave Truax SUNYCAP Service Award

Recognizes an individual whose long‐term contributions to SUNYCAP which have directly enhanced and improved the organization. The nominee must have at least five years of SUNY professional service and must demonstrate exemplary leadership, creativity and commitment to SUNYCAP during SUNY tenure. One Dave Truax SUNYCAP Service Award will be given.

        Admissions Profession Award

Recognizes the extraordinary professional achievement of an individual in the field of college admissions. Nominee must have at least five years of SUNY professional service. Nominees should demonstrate a long‐term commitment to the concept of public higher education and should show continued and outstanding service to the various constituents that avail themselves of public higher education. More than one award can be given.

Emeritus Award

This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of a retired SUNYCAP member to the profession and organization. Nominees must have retired from a SUNY Campus within the last 10 years. One Emeritus Award will be given.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

This award is given to a member who exemplifies outstanding contributions to the profession and students in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion; in particular those working with disadvantaged populations. One Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award will be given.

Tips for Nominating:

The awards committee would like to make the most informed decision as possible. Nominators are asked to clearly describe what the individual nominee did, including steps taken in their particular endeavor(s), and who was impacted by the person’s actions. Documentation and samples of their work (viewbook, print material, link to electronic marketing piece, event program, etc.), if applicable, are required. If applicable, please include any quantitative results of their efforts.