Each year, ACCSC celebrates the significant achievements and contributions of outstanding accredited schools, and pays tribute to several dedicated and amazing individuals through the ACCSC Annual Awards:
  • Outstanding Graduate
  • Commitment to Education
  • Excellence in Community Service
  • Excellence in Student Services

All nominations must include all required information and documentation to be considered—incomplete nominations will not be reviewed and we appreciate your understanding. Winners of each award will be celebrated at the 2023 Professional Development Conference in Arlington, Virginia!

THE CURRENT NOMINATION PERIOD HAS ENDED. GOOD LUCK TO ALL NOMINEES!

Outstanding Graduate Award

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Mark Akins
Remington College
Cleveland, Ohio
This award recognizes an individual not only demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement, but also has made a meaningful contribution to their profession and demonstrated perseverance to overcome adversity.

Commitment to Education Award

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Derek Vrabel
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
This award recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of innovative, unique and effective programs that serve student needs in the best possible manner.

Excellence in Community Service Award

Laurel
Laurel Business Institute
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
The Community Service Award is designed to recognize ACCSC-accredited institutions that have made outstanding contributions to their local community through service initiatives.

Excellence in Student Services Award

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Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, California
The Student Services Award recognizes an ACCSC-accredited institution that operates an outstanding student services program.

Outstanding Volunteer Award

Paul Fitzgerald
Nominating Committee, Progress Committee, Appeals Panel
The Outstanding Volunteer Award is an award which recognizes individuals from the ACCSC community who have made a significant contribution to career education through his or her dedication to, and support of, the accrediting process.

Outstanding Volunteer Award

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Debra Weninger
Team Leader
The Outstanding Volunteer Award is an award which recognizes individuals from the ACCSC community who have made a significant contribution to career education through his or her dedication to, and support of, the accrediting process.

Schools of Distinction

This award recognizes accredited member schools that demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation, as well as a commitment to delivering quality educational programs to students.

Schools of Excellence

This award recognizes ACCSC-accredited institutions for their efforts in demonstrating a high level of achievement among their students and a commitment to the accreditation process.
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