Annual SPA Awards

The SPA awards provide an opportunity to express our gratitude to individuals who have demonstrated dedication to students and student services. We support, encourage and invite you to nominate a colleague, staff/faculty member, or student. The awards process can only take place if you take the time to nominate deserving individuals. All monetary awards are pre-tax totals.

In appreciation for and recognition of student services professionals, the Student Personnel Association assists in distributing the following awards on an annual basis:

Area Wide Awards

  • SPA Campus Impact Award - $500
  • SPA Frontline Award - $500 (University/Classified Staff Only)
  • SPA Future Leader in Student Affairs - $500 (Student Only)

UW-Madison Awards

  • Chancellor's Award- $1000
  • Norman Bassett Awards For Outstanding Achievement in Higher Education Administration - $500
  • Award For Excellence in Higher Education Administration - $500
  • Leadership in Social Justice Award - $500

Madison College Awards

  • Award for Outstanding Achievement in Student Development and Success - $500

Edgewood College Awards

  • Edgewood College President's Award - $200


Click here for details for each award


38th SPA Awards Luncheon

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 | 11:30pm-1:00pm

Gordon Dining & Event Center (770 W. Dayton St.)

Click here to see previous year's recipients