ACBO Achievement of Excellence Award

Description of the Award

The ACBO Achievement of Excellence 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 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

Complete the online form and submit it along with a letter of nomination (which can be uploaded with this form) to describe how the candidate meets the criteria listed below.  The award will be presented at the ACBO 2024 Fall Conference which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Resort, October 28-30, 2024.

**Deadline: Nominations must be received no later than 5pm on Monday, September 30, 2024.**

Nominations are now closed.

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
  • Supportive of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus
     
• 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

The award will be presented at the 2024 Fall Conference.

We all know of a colleague in the community college business profession deserving of recognition by their peers.