[Campus Compact](https://compact.org)

April 2027 (Nomination/submission deadline for Impact Awards)

Recognition award; no direct monetary grant specified, but awardees receive national recognition and may be eligible for related honors.

Recognizes outstanding leadership and achievements in civic and community engagement by individuals, groups, and institutions in higher education.

--- ## Description The Impact Awards, administered by Campus Compact, celebrate exceptional contributions to civic and community engagement within higher education. These annual awards honor individuals (including students, faculty, and presidents), programs, and institutions that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing the public purposes of higher education. Awardees are recognized for fostering positive change through service, collaboration, and community partnerships. --- ## Due Dates - April 2027 (anticipated/projected nomination/submission deadline for Impact Awards) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The Impact Awards are primarily recognition-based and do not typically include a direct monetary grant. - Awardees receive national recognition, visibility within the Campus Compact network, and may be featured in news releases and events. - Some award categories (such as student awards) may include additional honors or opportunities, but direct funding is not guaranteed. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals, groups, and institutions within the higher education sector. - Typical eligible nominees include: - Students demonstrating inspiring civic leadership. - Full-time, pre-tenure or senior faculty engaged in community-based scholarship. - Community engagement professionals whose leadership has led to transformative change. - Presidents and chancellors with a sustained commitment to civic engagement. - Campus programs or institutional partnerships making significant community impact. - Nominees are generally affiliated with Campus Compact member institutions. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are typically submitted online through the Campus Compact website. - Each award category has its own nomination guidelines and required materials (such as letters of support, CVs, or descriptions of impact). - Review detailed instructions and eligibility for each award type: - [Student Leadership Awards](https://compact.org/current-programs/impact-awards/student-leadership-awards) - [Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement](https://compact.org/current-programs/impact-awards/ernest-a-lynton-award-for-the-scholarship-of-engagement) - [Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award](https://compact.org/current-programs/impact-awards/thomas-ehrlich-civically-engaged-faculty-award) - [Nadinne Cruz Community Engagement Professional Award](https://compact.org/current-programs/impact-awards/nadinne-cruz-community-engagement-professional-award) - [Presidential Leadership Awards](https://compact.org/current-programs/impact-awards/richard-guarasci-eduardo-j-padron-awards-for-presidential-leadership) - [Excellence in Civic & Community Engagement Programming Award](https://compact.org/current-programs/impact-awards/excellence-in-civic-community-engagement-programming-award) - [Excellence in Community-Engaged Partnerships Award](https://compact.org/current-programs/impact-awards/excellence-in-community-engaged-partnerships-award) - Deadlines and nomination forms are updated annually; check the program page for the latest details. --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are celebrated nationally and may be invited to share their work at Campus Compact events or through organizational publications. - Past recipients include a diverse array of students, faculty, presidents, and campus programs recognized for their innovative and sustained impact. - The awards are highly competitive and intended to showcase best practices in civic engagement across the higher education landscape. --- ## External Links - [Impact Awards Program Page](https://compact.org/current-programs/impact-awards) - [Campus Compact Current Programs](https://compact.org/current-programs) - [Campus Compact News](https://compact.org/news) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Link | |-------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Campus Compact Contact Page](https://compact.org/contact) | | Award Program Details | [Impact Awards Program Page](https://compact.org/current-programs/impact-awards) | ---

Impact Awards

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