Award Nominations

Great Plains IDEA Award Nominations

Each spring during the annual conference, Great Plains IDEA recognizes outstanding members of our community for their contributions to the alliance, their field, or higher education.  Nominees may be submitted through these online nomination forms throughout the year.

See a list of past award winners.

Friend of Great Plains IDEA

  • Nominees may represent any part of the organization - former or current board member, faculty, staff, functional team member, community member, or any other contributing individual, and may be internal or external to the alliance.
  • Nominations are welcome from all members of the Great Plains IDEA community.
  • To submit a nomination please have the nominee's contact information and a written synopsis of the nominee's contributions to Great Plains IDEA.  See the form for details about nomination requirements. 
  • We are currently accepting nominations for 2023.

Nomination Form for Friend of Great Plains IDEA

Faculty Excellence Award

  • This award recognizes full-time/tenure-track or special faculty members at an alliance partner or member university who have made an outstanding contribution to the success of academic programs in Great Plains IDEA.
  • Nominations are welcome from all members of the Great Plains IDEA community.
  • To submit a nomination please have the faculty member's CV, a summary of why he or she should be recognized, and two endorsement letters.  See the form for details about nomination requirements. 
  • We are currently accepting nominations for 2023.

Nomination Form for Faculty Excellence Award

Great IDEA Awards

  • Great IDEA awards recognize best practices and innovative contributions by faculty, staff, and administrators who work with Great Plains IDEA.
  • Nominations are welcome from all members of the Great Plains IDEA community.
  • Use the nomination form to share your great experience and the person you believe is deserving of an award. 
  • We are currently accepting nominations for 2023.

Nomination Form for Great IDEA Awards