Region VI Champion of Diversity and Inclusion in International Education

This award recognizes the efforts of an international education professional to enhance greater access, to cultivate broader perspectives, and to celebrate the diversity of the international education community. These efforts might be achieved by working to create access and provide support to underrepresented and underserved student (both domestic and international) and scholar populations. These efforts could include specific initiatives, programming, outreach, and/or strategic planning. Good candidates may also have focused efforts on diversity and inclusion within the field of international education itself though concrete efforts to recruit and support diverse professionals.

To submit a nomination, please find the application here!

Leo Dowling Award of Excellence

Every year, Region VI honors a member who has demonstrated the outstanding qualities that distinguished the late Leo R. Dowling of Indiana University, one of the "founding fathers" and an early president of NAFSA.

Nominees should possess qualities of compassion, integrity, and leadership. They also must have been members of NAFSA for at least five years and should be associated with an institution or organization that is located in Region VI.

Remember, it only takes five years, so use your imagination. Nominees don't have to be nearing retirement. Nominations can be made by means of a letter describing the nominee and should the names and e-mail addresses of two other persons who can speak about the nominee's personal attributes and professional achievements.

To submit a nomination, please find the application here!

The George Hertrich Advocacy Award

This award was established in 1997 to honor George E. Hertrich. George was a pillar within NAFSA and a true advocate of international education and scholarship, knowledge, exchange through technology, and constructive leadership.

An integral force at Ohio Dominican College for more than 30 years, George earned respect and admiration from students, colleagues, and peers. He lived his beliefs and empowered all he met.

The George E. Hertrich Advocacy Award is presented at the Region VI conference each November. Nominees should be an active member of NAFSA, demonstrate a willingness to assist colleagues in the field, and advocate the cause of international education within his/her own institution as well as with the greater community.

To submit a nomination, please find the application here!

Dorothy Brickman Award for Outstanding New Professional

This award is presented to an outstanding individual who has been in the profession for less than three years. Any nominees must be a member of NAFSA who has made significant contributions to his/her campus, the regional organization, and/or the field of international education.

This award shall be accompanied by a complimentary registration to attend the following year's regional conference. The purpose behind this award is not only to recognize the achievements of the new professional to date, but to encourage the new professional to remain actively involved in the organization through conference participation.

To submit a nomination, please find the application here!