Advocacy Tip of the Month, December 2007

Nominate a Colleague for the Advocate of the Year Award!

Thanks to everyone who made 2007 a successful year that showcased NAFSAns' laudable grassroots efforts. Now it's time to recognize the member who was truly a star advocate.

Do you know a stand-out NAFSA advocate that deserves recognition for their commitment to and effectiveness at communicating with Congress on behalf of international education and exchange? Nominate him or her for the NAFSA Advocate of the Year Award! This honor is bestowed annually to recognize an international education advocate who has excelled in grassroots advocacy. Past winners include Bonnie Bissonette, Associate Dean, Business and International Education, North Central Technical College and Adria Baker, Director of International Students and Scholars, Rice University.

Action Steps

Select a seasoned advocate to nominate.
Learn more about the award and selection criteria.
Nominate the member who inspires you.
Fill out the appropriate nomination form and submit it by January 31, 2008.
The completed form can be emailed to grassroots[at]nafsa.org or faxed to 202.737.3657. Please mark all faxes to the attention of Filmona Hailemichael, Public Policy.