Welcome to the 2008 Awards of Excellence page. Here you will find information on the categories and criteria for participation. Any advancement program at a District VII CASE member institution, whether university, college, independent school, or community college, may apply.

Click to view the 2007 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS (pdf).

The deadline to receive entries for the Awards of Excellence is Friday, August 22, 2008.

Please check out the full list of categories below and enter today. And don’t forget to send in your names for the Tribute Award, CEO Award and the CASE District VII new Rising Star Award. Again, the deadline to receive entries for these awards is Friday, August 22, 2008.

Remember that any advancement program at a District VII CASE member institution, whether university, college, independent school, or community college, may apply.

Award Categories
The following types of awards will be presented:

1. Best Practices in Alumni Relations
   Gold, silver and bronze awards will be presented to the best entries. An institution may apply for up to three awards representing different best practices.
   
2. Best Practices in Educational Fund Raising
   Gold, silver and bronze awards in four categories will be presented to the best entries. An institution may enter all four categories with entries representing different best practices.
   
3. Best Practices in Public Relations/Government Relations
   Gold, silver and bronze awards will be presented to the best entries. An institution may apply for up to two awards representing different best practices.
4. Outstanding Advancement Services Initiative
   Gold, silver and bronze awards will be presented to the best entries. An institution may apply for up to two awards representing different initiatives.
5. Outstanding Special Event
   Gold, silver and bronze awards will be presented to the best entries. An institution may apply for up to two awards representing different best practices.
6. Outstanding Communications
   Gold, silver and bronze awards will be presented in 17 entries. An institution may apply for one award in each category.

2008 Complete Category Information, click here for a PDF document.

Winning
Winners will be notified in October 2008. Award levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze) will only be announced at the Awards Reception at the CASE District Conference on Monday, December 8, 2008 at the Hyatt Embarcadero, San Francisco, California.

Eligibility Criteria
All entry materials or programs must have been produced or executed between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. Please visit the Online Awards Payment Page to submit your entries. Entries must be submitted by Friday, August 22, 2008. A variety of winning entries will be selected for display at the CASE District VII Conference. Institution names (not individuals) are printed on the awards and certificates.

Checks should be made payable to: CASE District VII. If paying by check, mail check payment ($45 per entry) and entry form (pdf) to:

CASE District VII Awards
c/o Jolynn Reid
Vice President for Advancement
Idyllwild Arts
P.O. Box 38
52500 Temecula Road
Idyllwild, CA 92549

Materials
We welcome your samples as supporting documents to your entries but please do not send materials in binders or folders. No entries will be returned. Unfortunately, due to the volume of entries, judges are not able to provide individual feedback. Please remember to send 4 complete entries – make and send copies of ALL materials including entry form.

Questions?
For additional information email Jolynn Reid or call her at 951-659-2171 ext. 2435.