The 2020 Excellence Awards will recognize those individuals who go above and beyond their day-to-day duties at Craven Community College and in the community. Nominations will be accepted through noon on Friday, November 29, 2019. Those who are nominated will then be asked to complete one of the three applications listed below. The winners will be announced on April 15, 2020.
Deadline
All nominations must be entered by noon on Friday, Nov. 29. All applications must be submitted by noon on January 31, 2020.
Excellence in Teaching
The Excellence in Teaching award identifies and individually recognizes a Craven Community College faculty member who has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching to their students and college. The requirements include having worked for a minimum of two semesters at Craven Community College. NOTE: A previous winner may not apply again until after five years.
The award winner receives:
- Cash prize of $500
- Professional Development Stipend of $500
- Recognition at graduation
- Placement on the Wall of Excellence in the Brock Building
- Recognition at Convocation where recipient receives a plaque
- Designated parking space for the following academic year (recipient’s choice)
Nominations
Faculty, staff, and students may nominate full-time faculty members for the Award by an online nomination form.
Application
Nominated faculty will be asked to complete an Excellence in Teaching Application (docx) and submit it to Jeanne Balaoing no later than noon on January 31, 2020.
Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Award
The Adjunct Excellence in Teaching award recognizes an adjunct faculty member who has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching to their students and college. To be eligible for the Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Award, an adjunct faculty member must have taught courses for Craven Community College for a minimum of two (2) semesters within the past two (2) academic years. Full-time faculty members who teach as an adjunct during the summer are not eligible. NOTE: A previous winner may not apply again until after five years.
The award recipient receives:
- Cash prize of $300
- Professional Development Stipend of $250
- Recognition at Graduation
- Placement on the Wall of Excellence in the Brock Building
- Recognition at Convocation where recipient receives a plaque
- Designated parking space for the following academic year (recipient’s choice)
Nominations
Faculty, staff, and students may nominate adjunct faculty members for the Award. Nominations may be submitted online using the online nomination form.
Application
Nominated faculty will be asked to complete an Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Application (docx) and submit it to Jeanne Balaoing no later than noon on January 31, 2020.
Staff Excellence Award
The Staff Excellence award recognizes excellent performance and commitment to the Craven Community College mission by a non-teaching staff member. Any permanent staff members other than faculty and the college president are eligible for the award.
The award recipient receives:
- Cash prize of $500
- Recognition at Graduation
- Placement on the Wall of Excellence in the Brock Building
- Recognition at Convocation where recipient receives a plaque
- Designated parking space for the following academic year (recipient’s choice)
Nominations
Any employee of Craven Community College may nominate a staff member for this award. Nominations may be submitted online using the online nomination form.
Application
Nominated faculty will be asked to complete an Staff Excellence Application (docx) and submit it to Jeanne Balaoing no later than noon on January 31, 2020.
Selection Process
The Excellence Committee will review the submitted applications and select The Excellence finalists. The committee will then conduct interviews to select an award recipient.
Important Dates
| Award Timeline | Date |
|---|---|
| Nominations Open | October 28, 2019 |
| Deadline for Nominations | November 29, 2019 |
| Application Packets Available | December 4, 2019 |
| Deadline for Applications | January 31, 2020 |
| Excellence Committee Review | February 5-26, 2020 |
| Excellence Committee Interviews | March 2-31, 2020 |
| Announcement of Recipient | April 15, 2020 |
