Help us recognize outstanding colleagues by submitting a nomination for a 2026 SoACE Service Award!
Nominations are open through September 30, 2026.
Available Awards
- Founders Award
- Southern Star Award
- New Professional Award
- Graduate Student of the Year Award
- Imaginative Spirit Award
- Honorary Lifetime Membership
- Servant Leader Award
👉 Full award descriptions and eligibility details can be found on the Honors and Awards page.
How to Nominate
- Complete the sections for your information and the award description.
- Each award has its own nomination field.
- Only one nomination per award per form.
- To nominate multiple individuals, simply return to this link and submit additional forms.
- You do not need to complete every award—nominate where you wish.
Questions?
Contact the SoACE Office and we’ll be glad to help.
Awards Nominations Committee
- Ralph Leal (Chair), SoACE Past President, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Erica Betz, SoACE President, Vanderbilt University
- Tracy Austin, SoACE President-Elect, Clemson University
- Jessica Campbell, Rice University
- Keli Means, Oklahoma State University