Walter Star Robie Award
Description of the Award
The Walter Star Robie Award is presented to professionals in California community college business administration who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and exemplary service as Chief Business Officials in their respective districts and the state of California.
Through this award, ACBO has honored 25 of our colleagues since 1988 for their many accomplishments and outstanding service to California community colleges.
Click here to see a list of previous recipients of the award.
Process for Nomination
Fill out the Walter Star Robie Nomination Form and send it to ACBO through one of the following:
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Email: admin1@acbo.org
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Phone: (916) 443-ACBO
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Fax: (916) 443-1817
Deadline: All nominations must be received by the deadline of October 1 for processing. The presentation of the award will occur at the Fall Conference in October.
Selection Process and Criteria
A selection committee of the ACBO Board will collect information regarding each candidate’s qualifications and will consider all nominees on the basis of the following criteria:
- College Leadership
- Years of service at a college or district
- Outstanding accomplishments
- State Leadership
- Participation and examples of leadership at the state level via the Chancellor’s Office committees and task forces
- Participation and examples of leadership in professional organizations related to the field
- Direct service and examples of leadership to the profession via the ACBO Board, an ACBO committee or project
- Personal Accomplishments
- Participation and involvement in local civic affairs, charitable endeavors and contributions to the community
We all know of a colleague in the community college business profession deserving of recognition by their peers. Submit your nomination today!