The ACPA Foundation is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the ACPA Diamond Honoree Program Class of 2027! The Diamond Honoree program recognizes individuals making significant contributions to higher education and also serves as an important fundraiser for the ACPA Foundation and the association. Contributions in recognition of an ACPA Diamond Honoree nominee support the strategic programs, research, scholarship, and professional development efforts of ACPA. Those inducted since the program’s inception in 1999 have distinguished themselves as teachers, administrators, researchers, writers, and association leaders.

Nominee Information

A nominated individual should demonstrate sustained contributions to ACPA, higher education, and/or the student affairs profession at the local, state, regional, national, or international levels for ten or more years. The ACPA Foundation Board of Trustees will select the ACPA Diamond Honoree Class of 2027 following a review of all nominations received.

Nominator Information

As a nominator, you will serve as the fundraising champion for your Diamond Honoree nominee by leading a campaign to raise a minimum of $2,500 USD and a challenge goal of $3,000 USD to support the ongoing priorities of ACPA. Please visit the Diamond Honoree website to view a list of those previously recognized with this distinguished award.

Ceremony Information

The candidates selected and whose campaigns successfully reach their fundraising threshold will be inducted as a Diamond Honoree during the ACPA27 Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Diamond Honoree ceremony date will be announced in the upcoming weeks as the Convention schedule is finalized. Part of the ceremony will include a two minute maximum pre-recorded video from the honoree played while the honoree is on stage.

Submission Information

Nominations may be submitted via the 2027 Diamond Honoree application and must be received by August 28, 2026. Questions regarding the program or potential nominees should be directed to becky martinez, Diamond Honoree Committee Chair, at beckymartinez1@gmail.com .