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Region III is accepting nomination!
2019 Recipient
University of South Florida–St. Petersburg for “Wednesdays in the O”This award includes a $500 scholarship for professional development. The New Professional Award is given to a new professional within Region III who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the profession and Region III. Recipients of this award are active in their campus community and in ACUI initiatives. The recipient must be a staff member of an ACUI member institution and should meet the following criteria:
- Has been in the field at least two years but no more than five
- Has demonstrated commitment to the college union and student activities through institutional involvement
- Has demonstrated commitment to ACUI through regional and/or Association-wide involvement
2020 Recipient
Darien Garrison, University of Alabama–Birmingham
2019 Recipient
Brent Sutphin, University of Southern Mississippi2020 Recipient
Anthony Carinci, University of South Florida–St. Petersburg
2019 Recipient
Jessica Inman, University of Florida2020 Recipient
KenAndre Smiley, University of South Alabama
2019 Recipient
Craig Messina, North Carolina State University2020 Recipient
Emily Reynolds, East Carolina University
2019 Recipient
Chris Adrian, Coastal Carolina UniversityThe purpose of the award is to recognize union and student activities professionals of Region III member institutions who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the profession, Region III, ACUI, and their campus community. The nominee must be a staff member of an active ACUI member institution and have been in the profession for a minimum of 10 years.
The recipient will receive a $500 monetary award. The Smith-Steele Award for Professional Staff is named for two individuals who have dedicated their lives to the profession: C. Shaw Smith and Richard Steele. Smith served as the first union director for Davidson College for more than 30 years, the Region 5 coordinator twice, and as the ACUI national director. Steele served Region 6 as a member of the Regional Leadership Team, as a regional director, and as an ACUI president.
2020 Recipient
James Contratto, University of South Alabama
2019 Recipient
Alison Ward, the University of Tennessee- Knoxville
2020 Recipient
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