The RP Group Career Achievement Award acknowledges and celebrates the culmination of a person’s work as an institutional research, planning, and effectiveness (IRPE) professional who has had a significant and positive impact in their local and/or regional IRPE community.
Anyone may nominate another person who meets the criteria outlined below. No one may self-nominate.
This page outlines the criteria and nomination and review processes for these awards.
Award Nomination Overview
Nominations will be accepted throughout the year. Those received by 11:59 pm PST on Monday, January 13, 2025, will be considered for the 2025 awards to be presented at the RP Conference in April 2025.
To be considered for the Career Achievement Award, nominees must meet the following criteria:
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Have been an IRPE professional at one or more colleges or districts in the California Community Colleges system for a minimum of 15 years total
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Are nearing retirement or have retired within the past five years
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Have made recognized local or regional contributions to IRPE leadership, equity, research, planning, policy, or institutional effectiveness
To nominate an individual for a Career Achievement Award, please enter the nominee’s information in the Career Achievement Award Nomination Form.
Nominations will require the following information:
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Nominee’s name
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Nominee’s current or most recent college or organization
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Nominee’s current or most recent job title
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Nominee’s current email address
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A curriculum vitae (CV) or a list of positions and organizations served
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A 500-word description of how the nominee meets the criteria and why they should be considered
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Not required, but highly encouraged: two letters of support (from two individuals other than the nominator) that outline why the nominee should receive the award
The RP Group's Board Development Committee oversees the process for this award. The committee reviews the nominations at its January meeting to determine the final list of recommended nominees, which the committee chair will present to the full Board for approval at the February Board meeting.
Please note: every award category may not be recognized annually and will be determined by the review committee based on nominations received. We hope that by providing the opportunity for a variety of contributions to be recognized, we will maximize the chances of individuals earning awards.
All award winners will be:
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Posted on The RP Group’s website;
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Celebrated in our RP Group communications and in a nationwide press release; and
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Recognized publicly during the awards ceremony at the RP Conference in April.