The 2021 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 close of business Wednesday, November 25, 2020. 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, 2021.
Deadline
All nominations must be entered by close of business on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. All applications must be submitted by close of business January 29, 2021.
Excellence in Teaching
The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes a full-time Craven Community College faculty member who has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching to their students and the college. To be eligible for the Excellence in Teaching Award, a faculty member must have taught curriculum courses for Craven Community College for a minimum of two (2) consecutive semesters prior to the current academic year, and have not received this award during the past five years. (Information – Faculty Excellence Award)
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 Packets
Nominated faculty will be asked to complete an Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award Application and submit it to Jeanne Balaoing no later than Close of business January 29, 2021.
Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Award
This award recognizes an adjunct faculty member who has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching to their students and the College. To be eligible, an adjunct faculty member must have taught for the College for a minimum of two (2) semesters within the past two (2) academic years and have not received this award during the past five years. Full-time faculty members who teach as an adjunct during the summer are not eligible. (Information Adjunct Excellence Award)
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 adjunct faculty will be asked to complete an Adjunct Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award Application and submit it to Jeanne Balaoing no later than close of business January 29, 2021.
Staff Excellence Award
The Staff Excellence award recognizes excellent performance and commitment to the Craven Community College mission by administrative or staff employee. All permanent full-time employees are eligible, excluding faculty, the College President and employees directly reporting to the College President. In addition, employees must have served continuously in an eligible position for at least one year prior to the start of the current academic year and have not received this award during the past five years. (Information – Staff Excellence Award)
The award recipient 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 of Craven Community College may nominate a staff member for this award. Nominations may be submitted online using the Online Nomination Form.
Application
Nominated staff will be asked to complete a Staff Excellence Award Application and submit it to Jeanne Balaoing no later than Close of business January 29, 2021.
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 26, 2020 |
| Deadline for Nominations | November 25, 2020 |
| Application Packets Available | December 1, 2020 |
| Deadline for Applications | January 29, 2021 |
| Excellence Committee Review | February 8-19, 2021 |
| Excellence Committee Interviews | March 1-31, 2021 |
| Announcement of Recipient | April 15, 2021 |
