Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Nomination - May 2026

May 2026 GEM Award Nomination Form

The International ACAC Going the Extra Mile (GEM) award recognizes the exemplary work of International ACAC members by highlighting a dedication to our profession, our colleagues, and our students by demonstrating best practices, acts of good will, creativity, and ethics.

This is an award is for everyday International ACAC members who are “going the extra mile” to help their colleagues and/or students. Recipients will demonstrate their dedication to our profession by supporting the objectives and strategic goals of the International ACAC. This commitment may be demonstrated in a variety of ways including consistent participation in an International ACAC committee that strengthens the organization or a willingness to go above and beyond the duties of their role in order to assist others.

Read more about the GEM award and see previous award winners on the awards webpage.
Please note that the nominee must be an active member of International ACAC in good standing.
Nominations for the May 2026 GEM Award will be accepted from April 8 through April 30.

The deadline to submit a nomination is April 30 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

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Nominator Information
Please add the information below about yourself, the nominator.

First Name *

Last Name *

Organization *

Country *

Email *

Nominee Information
Please add the information below about the person you are nominating for the award.

Nominee Full Name *

Include both their given and family name.

Nominee Institution/Organization *

Nominee Location *

Nominee Email Address *

Award Criteria *

Please describe below why this person should be awarded the International ACAC GEM award. Please include at least 400 characters to accurately describe the nominee. (Limit 1200 characters)

Nominee Supervisor
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Nominee Supervisor Name

If the nominee does not have a supervisor, please indicate why. (Examples include if the nominee is self-employed or retired.)

Nominee Supervisor Email Address

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