The NASPA Excellence Awards recognize the contributions of members who are transforming higher education through outstanding programs, innovative services, and effective administration. These awards cover twelve categories critical to the success of students:

• Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate, Professional, and related
• Alumni, Community Relations, Family Programs, Fundraising, and related
• Assessment, Persistence, Data Analytics, and related
• Athletics, Recreation, Counseling, Health, Wellness, and related
• Campus Security, Crisis Management, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Violence Prevention, and related
• Civic Learning, Democratic Engagement, Community Service, Service-Learning, and related
• Commuter, Off-Campus, Military-Connected, Non-traditional, and related
• Contracted Services, Housing, Residence Life, and related
• Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, First-year, Other-year, Orientation, and related
• Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and related
• First-generation Student Success and related
• Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership, Student Activities, Student Union, and related

Programs selected for recognition in each category receive either a Gold, Silver, or Bronze designation. Gold recipients are considered in a second round for three grand-level awards. 

2024 Program Winners