VACE Awards Nominations Are Now Open!

The VACE Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate professionals, institutions, and programs that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and impact in career development, employer relations, and student success. We know there is incredible work being done, and we encourage you to take a moment to nominate a colleague, team, or program that deserves recognition. 

Nomination Form

Description of Awards 

  • HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP -- Eligibility is based on notable contributions to VACE, the furthering of the career services/college relations functions, and regular participation in the Association.  Members can be considered for this award at any time following retirement or resignation from VACE. 
  • A. ISOBEL GORDON DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD -- Eligibility is based on VACE membership which includes those who have rendered a continuing and superior level of service and leadership to the Association and may be awarded to persons who are currently members of the Association, the regional Association(s), or the National Association of Colleges and Employers. 
  • RATCLIFFE MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD -- Eligibility is based on active VACE membership and includes those who have made exceptionally valuable contributions to cooperative education, career services or college recruiting, who have been continuous and ardent workers in the ranks over a long period of time and whose services deserve recognition.
  • PATRICIA J. CARRETTA SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD -- The Patricia J. Carretta award may be given to a member who has contributed significantly to VACE during the past year. This award recognizes outstanding performance in carrying out special assignments or appointments. They have distinguished themselves as role models in their dedication to and advocacy for career services and HR professionals. The recipient should possess leadership qualities, a positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile for the organization. 
  • SCOTT ROBERT NEW PROFESSIONAL AWARD -- This award is given to an outstanding VACE member with 1-3 years of experience in the field of college student employment. 
  • EMERGING LEADER AWARD -- This award is presented to a member who has made a significant contribution through service, on a committee, a task force, or in some other capacity.

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