PARTNER OF DISTINCTION AWARD
2016 Nomination Form
This award recognizes two individuals and/or groups/organizations outside the Division of Student Affairs &
Enrollment Management (SAEM) who have made outstanding and/or sustained contributions to a program,
department, or the mission and vision of SAEM. Nomination forms can be completed by SAEM staff members,
including graduate assistants (GAs).
Nominee (Individual/Group/Organization): ________________________________________________________
Nominee’s Department/Business:__________________________________________________________________
Please address the following items (NOTE: Typing directly on this form will automatically insert any space
that you need to adequately address the question). Providing examples creates a stronger recommendation
for your nominee. (An ideal word target would be 400-600 words.)
1. In the space below, please describe the nature of the relationship the individual or group/organization has
with the program(s), department(s), and/or the students served by SAEM. Illustrate how the relationship
contributes to the vision and mission of SAEM.
2. Provide only one support form addressing the points listed above. (Nominator must submit the nomination
and support forms together. The support form cannot be completed by the person completing the nomination
form.)
SAEM staff member submitting nomination form: ____________________________________________________
Department:______________________________________________ Title:___________________________________
SAEM staff member submitting support form: ________________________________________________________
Department:______________________________________________ Title:___________________________________
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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DEADLINE: Completed application must be received by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 29, 2016
E-mail applications to Student_Affairs@niu.edu or personally deliver to SAEM in Altgeld Hall 208
Nominators are responsible for ensuring that all materials are received by the designated deadline
Nominators and/or those submitting supporting information may be contacted for additional information by
the Awards & Professional Development Committee
Nomination and support materials will be shared with winners and nominees
Granting of awards is dependent upon strength of submissions and fulfillment of award criteria. All awards
may not be presented annually.