The purpose of this non-monetary award is to recognize an NIU civil service staff member who, over time, has significantly contributed to international education at NIU. The announcement of the awardee will be made at the Holmes Student Center Sky Room during the International Recognition Presentation on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Please contact Sarah Lindell at 815-753-9526 or slindell@niu.edu with questions.
Nominees must be current full- or part-time status civil service employees. Previous recipients of the award, as well as staff members of the Division of International Affairs, are not eligible.
The award recipient will have made sustained contributions over time to the enhancement of international education at NIU through public service and/or student service efforts. Not every nominee will have done something in every category.
Recipients will have made a lasting contribution by a combination of efforts such as:
The nomination deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2025.
A Selection Committee established by the Division of International Affairs will review the nominations and select award recipients. The committee may request additional information or clarification from the nominees or nominators.
The selection committee will notify nominators of the selection outcome before the beginning of International Week, November 17, 2025. The announcement of the awardee will be made at the International Recognition Reception, sponsored by the Division of International Affairs, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, between 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center.
Year | Recipient |
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2024 | Jessie Alex, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
2020 | Ted Moen, Office of External and Global Programs, College of Education |