NIRSA Annual Service Award Committee Charges

Last Updated: February 2022

Description

The NIRSA Annual Service Award Committee works with NIRSA Headquarters to administer and promote the NIRSA Annual Service Award program. These awards are designed to recognize outstanding contributions to NIRSA and the field of collegiate recreation through exceptional performance, dedication, creativity, and innovation. This committee reviews applications and uses the selection criteria to award NIRSA professionals and students for their exceptional service to NIRSA in the previous year.

The Committee term is July 1 – April 30, however the bulk of the work for the committee is completed in November and December of each year, during the application review process.  

NIRSA’s mission, vision, and strategic values guide the “how” and “why” for our professional development offerings, networking opportunities, and resources, as well as all strategic priorities.  NIRSA committees are expected to fulfill their charges, operate the committee, and make decisions and recommendations consistent with NIRSA’s values and in support of NIRSA’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

Composition

This committee is composed of a minimum of six professional members (ideally one from each region), two student members (if available), and one HQ staff member.  The chair is typically a professional member who has served previously on the committee. The chair is encouraged to transition into a consultant role.

2022-2023 Charges

1. In cooperation with the NIRSA HQ Staff member, maintain an operations manual that serves as a guide for future NIRSA Annual Service Award Committees on the processes and timeline for recruitment, selection, notifications to recipients and nominators, as well as, other standard communication of the NIRSA Annual Service Awards Committee.
2. Review and modify the application form, and process as needed.
3. Work with NHQ staff to assist with advertising the availability of the nominations/awards via multiple communication channels prior to the application deadline.
4. Attend committee conference calls to review and select Service Award recipients.
5. Follow designated protocol for communication of the award to the recipients as well as the nominators of those that were not selected.
6. In coordination with the NIRSA HQ Committee Member, finalize text for the engraving on the award items.

Additional charges may be presented to the committee, or by the committee, during the year as new initiatives arise.

Professional Involvement Credit Value (PIC)

3 (chair); 1 (member)