Cen Cal Members, My apologies for the double posting, but it's important that we look to recognizing those individuals that we know deserve to be. Please see descriptions below and attached nomination forms. Do consider nominating a fellow colleague. -Cesar =========================== Cesar G. Margarito Director Student Support Services Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo 805.756.1395 Hello WESTOP Colleagues, It is time to nominate TRiO students and colleagues for the 2011 WESTOP AWARDS to be presented at the annual conference in Las Vegas, NV. Below you will find a description of each award and its respective application is attached to this email. We are fortunate to have many WESTOP members who are worthy of being recognized at our annual conference. Please take the time to submit your nomination(s)! The deadline to submit applications is January 28, 2011. Due to the short notice deadline, it is recommended that you fax or email me the applications. I'm looking forward to receiving and reviewing many applications. Thank you, Yara Jimenez Awards Committee Chair WESTOP Annual Conference 2011 323-343-3238 323-343-3244 FAX [log in to unmask] 2011 WESTOP AWARDS Steve Holeman Award The Steve Holeman Award recognizes a Director of an educational equity program who demonstrates continuing dedication to the cause of educational excellence and equity, concern for the development of their students' potential, and professionalism in the administration of their program. Service Award The Service Award recognizes dedication of service by a Director and/or staff member from an educational equity program. This award is presented in celebration of WESTOP's 32 years of contributions toward educational excellence and equity for students. Staff of the Year Award The Staff of the Year Award recognizes a staff member from an educational equity program who has demonstrated continuing dedication to ensure educational equity, concern for the development of his/her students' potential, and professionalism in implementing services or activities in his/her program and community. Friends of WESTOP Award The Friends of WESTOP Award recognizes the support given to WESTOP by an individual, company or organization who shares the association's belief in educational excellence and equality. WESTOP Achievers Award The WESTOP Achievers Award recognizes the accomplishments of educational equity students who have completed their baccalaureate degree, entered professional fields, and whose community or professional activities have served their fellow human beings and are focused on the improvement of society. Peggy J. Whitehead Scholarship Award Mrs. Peggy J. Whitehead began her career with the U.S. Department of Education in 1965. For the following 37 years, she worked tirelessly for the good of TRIO students until her retirement in 2002. To recognize and honor Peggy's commitment and dedication to TRIO students, the Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP) created the Peggy J. Whitehead Scholarship Fund. This fund was created to assist TRIO high school seniors with their educational goals. (Nevada Chapter TRiO Students Only)