Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Nomination - October 2025

October 2025 GEM Award Nomination Form

The International ACAC Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Program 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 October 2025 GEM Award will be accepted from September 25 through October 8.

The deadline to submit a nomination is October 8 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

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Personal Information - Nominator
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First Name *

Last Name *

Organization *

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Personal Information - Nominee
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Nominee Full Name *

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Nominee Supervisor Name

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Nominee Supervisor Title

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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.

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