Outstanding Member Service Award

Guidelines

1.    Award Description
This award recognizes outstanding contributions made to the association by an ACEI member during the preceding three years. Members will be awarded for their contributions toward raising the association’s profile or through significant activities that reflect the mission, vision, and guiding principles of ACEI.

2.    Award Distribution
There is one award presented each year.

3.    Review Process
Nominations can be submitted by ACEI members. All nominations should be sent to  
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Nominations are then forwarded by the Headquarters Office to the Awards Committee. The Awards Committee reviews and recommends finalists. Approval is granted by the Executive Board.

4.    Nominations
Those submitting an application should be able to:

• Describe in detail the significant impact or contribution that the nominee has made to the association
• Describe how the contributions of the nominee further the mission, vision, and guiding principles of ACEI and serve as an example of exceptional ACEI work “in action.”

Examples of works “in action” may include but are not limited to those listed below:

• Significantly contributed to a committee- sponsored ACEI project
• Shown an exceptional contribution in expanding ACEI membership.

5.    Requirements
The ACEI member being nominated must meet these requirements:

• ACEI member for 3 years or more
• Demonstrate significant impact and service, as outlined in the award description
• Provide evidence of leadership and participation in professional, social, and civic activities.

6.    Restrictions
The ACEI Executive Board may not nominate individuals for this award and cannot be awarded during their term of board service.  Those who are serving on the Awards committee may not apply and will not be eligible until one year following the end of their term of service.

7.    Due Date
The deadline for nominations to be received by ACEI’s Headquarters Office is DECEMBER 1st.

8.    Recognition
The award is presented at ACEI’s Annual Conference. When possible, the awardee will be highlighted in ACEI publications or news.

9.    Application
It is preferable to e-mail your application.  Download the Word file found at the link below, type in the appropriate information (copying and pasting in information such as essays, reference letters, nomination letters), and e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  If you must send by mail, download the application and fill out by hand (attaching essays, reference letters, nomination letters, etc.), and mail to 17904 Georgia Ave., Ste. 215, Olney, MD 20832, USA.

Download an Application