About the Award

The Mark Berman Community Outreach Award recognizes a member of a NERCOMP institution for their contributions to NERCOMP as well as to the larger higher education community. The person selected demonstrates excellence in nurturing relationships and bringing people together within higher education, regardless of who they are, where they are in their career, or their personal or professional identity.

Mark never missed an opportunity to get to know others, start a conversation or bring a group together. Accordingly, this year’s award recipient will also have a demonstrated track record that includes building community and fostering connections at their own institution and as part of their contribution to NERCOMP.  In addition, the selected nominee will have demonstrated success in nurturing relationships broadly within their profession. 

Mark Berman Community Outreach Award Criteria:

  • Involvement – actively involved with NERCOMP/other professional organizations over the years.
  • Outreach – shows interest and reaches out to people working in higher education information technology fields with the goal of helping them succeed.
  • Teacher/Learner – serves as both a mentor/teacher and lifelong learner, sharing knowledge with others.
  • Engaged – volunteers to participate and lead projects and initiatives and engages others also to get involved.
  • Connector – builds a strong network of colleagues across organizations/institutions and looks for ways to welcome and connect people.

The award recipient will receive the following:

  • Free registration for the in-person NERCOMP Annual Conference, including pre-conference seminars as well as lodging and travel expenses.
  • Recognition at the NERCOMP Annual Conference, highlighted on the NERCOMP website and featured in a NERCOMP press release.

 

Award nominations are now open and will close at 5:00 pm EST on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

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