Jeff Seo Outstanding Speaker Award

This award, presented annually, will recognize an outstanding speaker whose contributions to NCURA programming have positively impacted NCURA’s educational mission through compelling and informative presentations.

Purpose and Criteria
The Jeff Seo Outstanding Speaker Award will be presented to an individual in order to recognize and promote outstanding achievement in education and training, which are cornerstones of NCURA’s mission.

The Awards Committee will consider candidates who have made contributions such as the following:

  • Displayed a continuing commitment to the educational efforts of NCURA and Region 1 through service as: workshop faculty, RADG faculty, session facilitator, or concurrent session faculty;

  • Made presentations and/or served on panels at regional or national meetings;

  • Shown dedication and commitment through excellent preparation for the session(s), including well-developed slides, topical knowledge, and enthusiasm for the topics they present on;

  • Provided service on a regional or national NCURA curriculum committee;

  • Excelled as a speaker, including growing their speaking capabilities over a period of time; and

  • Have displayed willingness to offer their expertise, time, and enthusiasm to Region 1.

    Nomination Criteria
    Nominations must include:

  • A completed nomination form, which includes some basic demographic information, as well as the names of two (2) current Region 1 members, including one (1) who is external to the nominee’s institution who will support the nomination.

  • Nominators should be prepared to upload a single (co-signed) or two (separately attached) letter(s) of recommendation.

  • Nominations must also include a current curriculum vitae (CV) or other document outlining volunteer contributions of the individual related to NCURA.  This document may either be uploaded or a link to a professional profile provided (i.e., personal website, NCURA profile, or LinkedIn page).    

Additional information:

  • Self-nominations are encouraged.

  • The form should take about 10 minutes to complete, but the letters of recommendation may take longer. 

    Awards are based on criteria listed above, and will be determined by the Awards Committee.

    The Jeff Seo Outstanding Speaker Award will be presented at the Annual Spring Meeting.