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NCAN's Awards of Excellence

The nomination period for the National College Attainment Network's (NCAN's) 2026 Awards of Excellence has closed. Award winners will be announced during our 2026 National Conference from October 5-7 in Las Vegas, NV. 

Dr. David B. Swedlow Professional of the Year Award of Excellence

This award recognizes the dedication, hard work, and innovation of an individual working at an NCAN member organization. This award is named in honor of Dr. David B. Swedlow, a practitioner who dedicated his life’s work to helping students gain access to college. Professionals at any level are eligible for this award, including advisers, counselors, program managers, and CEOs.

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Member of the Year Award of Excellence

This award recognizes the work of an NCAN member organization, school, or college/university to fulfill NCAN's mission of building, strengthening, and empowering communities and stakeholders to close equity gaps in postsecondary attainment for all students.

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Partner of the Year Award of Excellence

This award recognizes any partner entity (an institution, department, school district, or other community organization) that collaborates with an NCAN-member organization to ensure that the organization’s students – and all underrepresented students served by the partner – get the supports they need to begin and complete a two- or four-year degree.

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