Award Description

The National Association for School-University Partnerships (NASUP) Legacy Award is the equivalent of a Career Achievement Award. It was established in 2026 by the National Association for School-University Partnerships (NASUP) to honor individuals who have made enduring and significant contributions to the field of school-university partnerships. This award recognizes a career of excellence, leadership, and impact that has shaped the future of collaborative education and inspired generations of educators and scholars.

Eligibility

Individuals who are eligible for this award must have:

• At least 10 years of professional experience related to school-university partnerships
• Demonstrated leadership in advancing the mission and vision of NASUP
• Made significant contributions to research, practice, and/or policy in school-university collaboration.
• Documented evidence of mentorship and influence on future leaders in the field.
• Demonstrated impact in either NASUP and/or related professional organizations.

Criteria

The selection committee will select the recipient(s) based on the following criteria:

• Duration and extent of their impact on the field of school-university partnerships
• Demonstrated leadership in advancing the mission and vision of NASUP
• Made significant contributions to research, practice, and/or policy in school-university collaboration.
• Documented evidence of mentorship and influence on future leaders in the field.
• Demonstrated impact in either NASUP and/or related professional organizations.

Nomination Process

Nominations may be submitted by NASUP members, colleagues, or institutions. Self-nominations are not allowed for the NASUP Legacy Award.

The nomination will be submitted using the online form. Required materials include:

• Two letters of support, up to 3 double-spaced pages, detailing the nominee’s contributions and impact.
• A current CV or professional biography of the nominee.

Selection Guidelines

1. A selection committee appointed by NASUP Leadership will review all nominations led by the NASUP Council of Past Presidents based on the criteria detailed above.
2. The NASUP Leadership Team will review the recipient(s).
3. The award will be presented annually at the NASUP national conference when nominees are considered deserving of the award.