Recognition OverviewAFC sponsors numerous awards and recognitions throughout the year. These honors represent one of the most valuable benefits of membership since it is only through an organization like AFC that deserving college professionals in Florida are rewarded for their excellence. Some are individual awards, many are professional achievement recognitions and still, others recognize association groups and members for their accomplishments. The criteria for each award are listed below. 2022 AFC Awards Determined by the AFC Awards CommitteeOutstanding Chapter of the Year Award Outstanding Chapter of the Year Reporting Period: June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023 The Chapter of the Year Award’s process has been established to recognize the outstanding work of our college chapters. A range of points will be established by the Awards Committee for the awarding of “Platinum Chapter”, “Gold Chapter” and “Silver Chapter” distinctions. Each chapter submitting a nomination will be recognized for its efforts at the AFC Annual Conference. The Awards Committee will also determine an Outstanding Chapter of the Year from all the nominations. For more information on the Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award, click here. Outstanding Commission of the YearReporting Period: October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 The Commission End of the Year Report will now be used in the judging process for the Outstanding Commission of the Year. In the hopes of soliciting more participation in the awards program, the report has been streamlined. The purpose of the report is still to offer Commission chairs a measurable tool to use in planning and implementing a successful year in compliance with the Commission Vitality Report found in the AFC Bylaws, Article VIII, Section 2. For more information on the Outstanding Commission of the Year Award, click here. Outstanding Region of the Year Reporting Period: October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 Outstanding Board Member of the Year Award To recognize outstanding service and commitment to the AFC by a current member of the AFC Board of Directors. The current President bestows this award. Honorary Life Membership Award All nominations must be received by October 1, 2023. The Honorary Life Membership Award is the highest honor that the Association of Florida Colleges can bestow on an individual. It is an award of appreciation for significant, long-term contributions to AFC and/or the state college system. It is the crowning achievement that recognizes long-term dedication. For more information on the Honorary Life Membership Award, click here. Distinguished Service Member Award All nominations must be received by October 1, 2023. The Distinguished Service Member Award is awarded to members of the Association of Florida Colleges for an exceptional achievement at the chapter, region, commission, and/or state level. This award may be awarded more than once to any member for outstanding service or achievement. For more information on the Distinguished Service Member Award, click here. All AFC Awards Committee Nominations are to be submitted
to the AFC Awards Committee Chair: Rita Brown
Tallahassee Community College 444 Appleyard Dr. AFC Awards Determined by the State Office
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