Must be currently employed (at time of award presentation) at a post-secondary institution in Virginia.
Must have worked in housing/residence life profession for a minimum of five (5) years.
Must demonstrate leadership in one or more of the following areas:  - Implementation of creative programs  - Supervision/development of staff - Teaching - Mentoring new professionals, para-professionals, fellow employees, and colleagues - Professional involvement in A regional, state, national organization  
Must demonstrate and support ethical principles and standards for College and University Student Housing Professionals.

Pam Winfrey New Professional Award - Nominees: 

Must have worked in housing/residence life capacity for four (4) years or less in a full-time role. Work experience is not restricted to work within the state of Virginia, but most recent work must be at a post-secondary institution within Virginia.
Must demonstrate achievement in one or more of the following areas:
Portrays examples of outstanding performance - Provides leadership in development and implementing new services or programs - Demonstrates commitment to professional standards, as represented by ACUHO-I statements - Actively pursues continued professional development - Engages in activity that is creative, unique, or innovative.

Outstanding Graduate Student Award - Nominees:

Must be a currently enrolled graduate or doctoral student at a Virginia Institution.
Must have demonstrated involvement in one or more of the following areas during their graduate or doctoral studies: - Planning and/or presenting programs either on the campus level or at a Housing/Residence Life related professional conference. - Attendance and/or involvement in a Housing/Residence Life related professional organization, including attendance at an annual conference and involvement in a committee. - Submitting an article for to a Housing/Residence Life related professional publication.

John Evans Outstanding Contribution to VACUHO Award - Nominees:

Must be a member of VACUHO, having been employed in a housing/residence life capacity at a post-secondary institution in Virginia for more than 12 months.
Must have made a significant contribution to the growth and development of the VACUHO organization through one or more of the following: - Participation on committees - Attendance at VACUHO events/representation of organization at other professional meetings - Demonstrated leadership in housing/residence life field - Innovated practices to promote professional development of VACUHO colleagues

VACUHO Service Awards -
Senior Housing Officers at each college and university are encouraged to nominate one staff member per school to receive an award for service excellence. When deemed appropriate, this nomination can represent superior performance of either a housing/residence life staff member OR a representative from the larger campus community who has been supportive of the housing/residence life endeavors on the campus. Recognition will be provided in the annual conference program and a certificate will be provided for the Chief Housing Officer to present the individual.