Whether it’s professionals inspiring students, students going above and beyond, or institutions leading with creativity, our community takes pride in recognizing the outstanding contributions of its members through a variety of awards.
- NIRSA Annual Service Award
- NIRSA Campus Rec Innovative Programming Award
- NIRSA Creative Excellence Awards
- Emerging Leader Award
- Herman Williams Founders Outstanding Service Award
- NIRSA Honor Award
- Horace Moody Award
- Juliette Moore Distinguished Leadership Award
- NIRSA Foundation Leadership Award
- NIRSA Outstanding Facilities Awards
- President’s Award for the Article of Distinction
- NIRSA Regional Award of Merit
- The Sarah Fain Distinguished Service Award
- William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards
The nomination/application period for the 2027 cohort of NIRSA Awards is open through October 9.
An info session will take place on September 15 to help guide prospective applicants and nominators through the process.