The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a NESEA Member who has made a significant contribution to the organization.
 

Nominations

Any NESEA Member can submit a nomination; the nomination period for the 2023 award is closed.

Eligibility

Nominee must be a living NESEA Member (including unsung heroes, staff, volunteers, visionaries).

Selection Criteria

• Nominee has made a significant contribution of time and service to NESEA and its mission over a period of time.
• Nominee has exhibited a range of contributions and character of service (including leadership and volunteerism), and in so doing reveals that range as an example to the community.

Goals of this Award

This award

• Acknowledges the professional diversity of the community.
• Acknowledges the legacy of service to the community.
• Encourages continued service in the role of organizational elder and steward of the community’s institutional memory.
• Provides a ritual of recognition celebrating the caliber and character of those whose service is exemplary.
• Maintains a record of that service over time.

Presentation

Awards are presented during our annual awards reception, NESEA Night.

Questions? Contact Florence MacGregor, fmacgregor@nesea.org.