Contact Store Join Renew Edit Profile Login Menu NACAC AWARDS NACAC honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of education, to the profession, and to our organization. THE 2021 AWARD NOMINATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED Home About Awards ABOUT Overview NACAC Report on Leadership in College Admission Chief Financial Officer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board of Directors Board of Directors Election Board of Directors Nominee Bios Board of Directors Nominee Statements Board of Directors Nominee Answers Board Committees Board of Directors Nominee Videos Governance NACAC Annual Member Vote Assembly Annual Membership Meeting Governing Policies Committees Ad Hoc Committees NACAC History Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Awards Affiliates Imagine Grant Affiliate Annual Conferences Affiliate Presidents Council Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities Mission & Vision Member Demographics NATIONAL AWARDS JOYCE E. SMITH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD The Joyce E. Smith Excellence in Education Award is presented to an individual who has improved the field of education and/or the way students are served. LEARN MORE MARGARET E. ADDIS SERVICE TO NACAC AWARD The Addis Award recognizes a NACAC member who has provided the association with unique and outstanding service. LEARN MORE GAYLE C. WILSON SERVICE TO EDUCATION AWARD The Wilson Award is presented to a NACAC member who, over a period of years, has performed outstanding service to our profession. LEARN MORE OTHER AWARDS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AWARD INCLUSION, ACCESS AND SUCCESS AWARD JOHN B. MUIR EDITOR AWARD RISING STAR AWARDS The Government Relations Award is presented to a NACAC member who has made outstanding efforts in support of policy initiatives that promote equal access to higher education, encourage student achievement and promote counselor excellence, and further the government relations priorities of NACAC members. LEARN MORE IN THEIR OWN WORDS Recent award winners reflect on receiving NACAC's top honors Any contributions I have made to advance guidance and advocacy for students are a direct result of the professional development opportunities afforded me throughout my career from our professional associations and their members as well as from the leadership and colleagues within the institutions I have served. It is now more important than ever that we work with and through our associations to successfully guide the way to inclusion for all students and further advance our mission for access, equity, and affordability. I’ve been honored to dedicate my career to that effort and cannot express the depth of my gratitude for this recognition. Nan Davis 2019 Gayle C. Wilson Award Winner Throughout my career, NACAC has provided me with professional development and network opportunities that have allowed me to become a much more effective advocate and change agent. With my roots and career solely in California, NACAC afforded me the opportunity to understand and contribute to the national and international arenas of college admission counseling and student outreach. I appreciate the guidance and support I have received from my colleagues over the years. I was honored to receive the Margaret E. Addis Service Award, and look forward to paying it forward, especially with newer members of our profession in NACAC, and my affiliate, WACAC. David Kamimoto 2019 Margaret E. Addis Award Winner Contact Us 1(800)822-6285 National Association for College Admission Counseling 1050 North Highland Street, Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201 Our Purpose NACAC is dedicated to providing counseling and admission professionals with the expert advice and tools they need to better serve students and improve the college transition process. LEARN MORE Contact Us Privacy Policy Cookies and Similar Technologies Policy National Association for College Admission Counseling 2021 NACAC Privacy Policy Cookies on the NACAC Website We use cookies to give you the best digital experiences while visiting our websites. By visiting our sites, you agree to our updated privacy and terms of use and cookies and similar technologies policies. Privacy Policy Contact Us Got It