NOSS exists to support professionals in educational institutions in making a positive difference in the lives of students.
AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS
NOSS celebrates excellence by offering a variety of awards and scholarships.
Awards are presented at the annual conference.
The deadline for nominations is October 15th.
The following information is needed to complete a nomination for an award via the application linked below.
| Comprehensive List of Award Winners
AWARD INFORMATION To be considered for an award, a nominee must be a member of NOSS except for the following awards: Outstanding Alumnus of a Developmental Education Program, NOSS Award to an Administrator or Public Servant for Outstanding Support to Student Success, Martha Maxwell Student Scholarship. Questions? Contact Annette Cook, NOSS Executive Assistant, at acook@thenoss.orgacook@thenoss.org. |
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Administrator or Public Servant for Outstanding Support to Student Success |
Recognizes the special contributions and support of an individual, other than professionals working in student success programs, to student success programs. |
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This award recognizes excellence (e.g., service, conferences, political advocacy, and professional development) in state and regional NOSS chapters. |
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Gladys R. Shaw Award for Outstanding Service to and Support of Student Success Programs |
Recognizes long-term service to and support of programs related to student success by a NOSS member. Award: $500 stipend, invited to present at next conference |
| Henry Young Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to NOSS |
Recognizes long-term contribution of service to the association by a NOSS member Award: plaque |
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Hunter R. Boylan Award for Outstanding Research by a NOSS Member |
Honors recently completed non-thesis/dissertation research by a NOSS member in published or unpublished form ($500 stipend) Award: $500 stipend (shared if multiple researchers), invited to present at next conference, plaques for up to 3 researchers |
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Assists in defraying expenses for attendance for one adjunct at the NOSS annual conference who is employed on a part-time basis with a higher education program that supports student success Award: includes fee waiver to attend conference |
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Assists in defraying expenses for attendance of a NOSS member at the NOSS annual conference | |
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Honors recently completed thesis or dissertation research by a NOSS member Award: Plaque and invitation to present at next conference |
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| Vashti Muse and Maxine Elmont Award for Outstanding Alumnus of a Student Success Program |
Recognizes an alumnus of a student success program who has distinguished himself/ herself in an educational career and other areas of life Award: plaque and invited to share 3-5 minutes speech at conference |
Promotes graduate study in a student success-related field for the purpose of advancing research and/or practice in the field Award: $500 stipend, presentation at confernce after completion of porgram |