The Emerging Higher Ed Professionals Award by the HBCU Campaign Fund created in 2021, recognizes higher education professionals who serve Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Minority-Serving Institutions who demonstrates leadership and a drive to grow professionally. Additionally, this recognition honors the work of professionals who are inspiring others by demonstrating a commitment to the value, mission, and vision of the student affairs space, prioritizing a steadfast commitment to student success through their work, and positively impacting, engaging, and supporting their division and the campus community.
This recognition pays homage to a generation of higher education professionals who have at least three years or less of executive leadership experience.
| Eligibility Requirements 1. Minimum of three (3) years in higher education, with at least three (3) years in an executive level or equivalent leadership position. 2. Ability to transition to senior leadership, showcasing requisite knowledge, skills, depositions, and commitment. 3. Proven track record of progressive leadership and successful performance in current or previous roles. 4. Strong endorsements from current or past supervisors, or senior institutional leaders. |
| Application Process 1. Complete the nominee form in it entirely here: https://form.jotform.com/260466512743154 2. Recipients will be notified of their selection no later by Friday, March 20, 2026. |