Campus Compact is now seeking nominations and applications for our next Impact Award recipients!
The Campus Compact Impact Awards celebrate the shining examples of meaningful, impactful civic and community engagement work. Individuals may nominate others for the awards using our nomination form or submit applications on their own behalf. Nominations close on October 13 with final applications due on October 31.
Awards
Student Leadership Awards
Recognizing undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate inspiring leadership qualities through civic and community engagement.
- Learn more about the awards →
- Application requirements & selection criteria →
- Submit a nomination →
- Start your application →
Excellence in Civic & Community Engagement Programming Award
Recognizing the many forms that effective on-campus civic and community engagement can take to address areas of need and make deep and long-lasting positive change.
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- Application requirements & selection criteria →
- Submit a nomination →
- Start your application →
Excellence in Community-Engaged Partnerships Award
Recognizing outstanding higher education programs and initiatives that make a meaningful impact by partnering with communities to address complex social issues.
Richard Guarasci & Eduardo J. Padrón Awards for Presidential Leadership
Recognizing presidents and chancellors from 4-year institutions and community colleges, respectively, who demonstrate a deep and sustained commitment to civic and community engagement.
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- Application requirements & selection criteria →
- Submit a nomination →
- Start your application →
Nadinne Cruz Community Engagement Professional Award
Recognizing community engagement professionals for their transformative collaboration with communities, commitment to justice-oriented work, and impact on the larger community engagement movement.
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- Application requirements & selection criteria →
- Submit a nomination →
- Start your application →
Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award
Recognizing senior faculty for commitment to connecting their teaching, research, and service to community engagement. Presented in partnership with the Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University.
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- Application requirements & selection criteria →
- Submit a nomination →
- Start your application →
Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement
Recognizing full-time, pre-tenure faculty who connect their teaching, research, and service to community engagement. Presented in partnership with the Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University.
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- Application requirements & selection criteria →
- Submit a nomination →
- Start your application →
How to apply
Nominate a candidate
Do you know of an individual or program that deserves recognition for their civic and community engagement efforts? We encourage you to nominate a candidate for this award. Our new nomination form will allow you to submit a student for consideration and offer a testimonial describing why they are deserving of the award. Nominees will be notified of their selection and encouraged to complete the full application to be considered for the award.
Complete a nomination form →
Nominations are due October 13, 2025
Apply for an award
We strongly encourage individuals to apply for awards directly! Whether or not you are nominated, candidates who wish to be considered for awards must complete the full application to be eligible for consideration. Find links for each award application above! Applications are due October 31, 2025