INTRODUCTION
The 2021 Inspire Awards recognize SASE collegiate chapters that served as a role model of inspiration, growth, and creativity throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, while exemplifying the three (3) pillars of SASE:
- Prepare Asian heritage students for success in the global business world.
- Celebrate diversity and tolerance on campuses and in the workplace.
- Provide opportunities for its members to make contributions to their local communities.
AWARD CATEGORIES
There are five (5) award categories. A chapter may apply for a maximum of two (2) award categories.
MOST IMPROVED CHAPTER
This category will be awarded to the chapter that displayed the greatest growth, change, and improvement over the past academic year.
MOST INFLUENTIAL CHAPTER
This category will be awarded to the nominated chapter that made the greatest positive influence in their community, region, and nation.
MOST PHILANTHROPIC CHAPTER
This category will be awarded to the chapter that demonstrated and embodied the greatest spirit of service within their chapter, community, region, and nation.
OUTSTANDING NEW CHAPTER
This category will be awarded to the chapter that made outstanding contributions and advancements of SASE’s three (3) core mission statements. This chapter must have been founded within the last 2 years.
- Bucknell University (2020)
- Florida State University (2021)
- George Mason University (2020)
- Kettering University (2020)
- Louisiana State University (2020)
- Oklahoma State University (2019)
- San Diego State University (2019)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (2019)
- University of Central Florida (2020)
- University of Kansas (2019)
- University of Tennessee - Knoxville (2020)
- Wilbur Wright College (2020)
OVERALL STRONGEST CHAPTER
This category will be awarded to the chapter that made outstanding contributions and advancements of SASE’s three (3) core mission statements. This chapter must have exhibited sustainability for at least one (1) year.
FORMS
Nomination Deadline - April 30
In order to apply for the Most Influential Chapter Award, a chapter must be nominated by a member of another chapter. After a nomination is made, the corresponding chapter will be notified and asked to consider applying for the award.
An individual may nominate more than one chapter. However, nominations for your own chapter will be disregarded.
Application Deadline - May 31
ELIGIBILITY
A SASE chapter is eligible to apply for an Inspire Award if they met the following criteria within June 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021:
Have an active President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer on the Executive Board
Have a minimum of 6 active SASE members, excluding the Executive Board
Offered at least four (4) activities, programs, or events that further the SASE mission statement
Completed at least two (2) individual chapter calls with their Regional Coordinator.
Previous recipients are eligible.
GUIDELINES
Your application must meet the following requirements:
Use 12 pt font with 1” margins
Have a Cover Page, including a brief abstract and photo of the current Executive Board
Use a maximum of 1 page per question
Do not include an Appendix
We highly recommend to include pertinent, quantifiable, and concise information that illustrates why your chapter deserves the award(s) you are applying for. Metric examples include:
Event attendance and membership growth
Internships, co-ops, and jobs obtained through your chapter
Supporting images (e.g. photos, graphs)
To submit your application, follow these steps:
Complete the following application in a separate document editor.
Use this form to
Upload your application as a PDF file by May 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM local time.
Upload a chapter photo for the SASE Magazine that meets these requirements.
Recipients will be asked to upload a highlight video to be added to the SASE National Youtube channel. You may want to create and submit your video now while you are still engaging with your members and to save time this summer. You can also plan on using this video as a recruitment tool on your campus.
Questions? Contact your Regional Manager.
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PAST WINNERS
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
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