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Service Awards

Nominations are due Friday, October 6, 2023, by 5:00pm 

Legacy Award

This award recognizes outstanding SWASAP members who:

Demonstrated a significant contribution to the area of educational equity Exhibits professionalism and leadership through current and/or previous endeavors

Inspires innovation and/or influences positive change in the world around them

Demonstrates leadership through dedication and service to SWASAP and the TRIO community

And has been involved or worked in TRIO programs for 15 plus years

Nomination Procedures

  • Complete Nomination Form
  • Provide a narrative about the nominee on a separate sheet of paper addressing the following:
  • Describe and outline the nominee’s length of service to TRIO programs
  • Provide other pertinent information supporting the nomination
  • Provide a photo of the nominee

Application and all supporting documents must be received by: October 6, 2023



Outstanding Service Award

This award recognizes outstanding SWASAP members who:

Demonstrated continuing dedication to ensure educational equity Professionalism in implementing services or activities in his/her program and community

Their contributions to the TRIO community go above and beyond what is expected for the success of his/her students and respective program

Excelled in providing services to TRIO and/or to SWASAP at the local, state, or regional levels

And has been a member of SWASAP TRIO for at least 5 years

Nomination Procedures

  • Complete Nomination Form
  • Provide a narrative about the nominee on a separate sheet of paper addressing the following:
  • Describe and outline the nominee’s length of service to TRIO programs
  • Provide other pertinent information supporting the nomination
  • Provide a photo of the nominee

Application and all supporting documents must be received by: OcOctober 6, 2023


Rising Star Award

This award recognizes outstanding SWASAP members who:

Excelled in providing services to TRIO and/or to SWASAP at the local, state, or regional levels

And worked in TRIO Programs for three years or less

Nomination Procedures

  • Complete Nomination Form
  • Provide a narrative about the nominee on a separate sheet of paper addressing the following:
  • Describe and outline the nominee’s length of service to TRIO programs
  • Provide other pertinent information supporting the nomination
  • Provide a photo of the nominee

Application and all supporting documents must be received by: October 6, 2023



Previous Winners: 

2022 Diane Walker, Oklahoma

2019 Randolph Holley Jr., Louisiana


Previous Winners: 

2022 Dr. Brandii Peterson, Arkansas

2019 Cory Goldbolt, Arkansas


Previous Winners: 

2022 Dr. Shyrlin Davis, Louisiana

2019 Desiree Padron, Texas


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