Frequently Asked Questions
General
Will my application be viewed differently if I self-nominate myself for an award?
No, please feel free to self-nominate, nominate someone else, or do both.
Can the nominator submit multiple nominations?
Yes.
Can multiple people nominate the same candidate?
Yes.
Will the nominator be notified if their nominee is selected? Will the nominee be notified?
No, the nominator will not be notified if their nominee is selected. However, the nominee will be notified via email, and they can request a list of their nominators to thank personally on their own.
Can a nominee be eligible for both Collegiate Star and Volunteer Star Awards?
Yes, for example: if the nominee is a member of their collegiate SASE chapter, and also a volunteer for a National SASE committee. (See below for the list of committees.)
Can a nominee be nominated for both Collegiate Star and Volunteer Star Awards in the same year?
Yes, nominees can be nominated for and win both Collegiate Star and Volunteer Star Awards in the same year.
Collegiate
How many winners are selected for SASE Collegiate Stars?
One collegiate star winner will be chosen from each region based on their chapter location: Northeast, Midwest, South, and West.
Who is evaluating the nominations? How does the judging process go?
Regional Teams will convene to evaluate the remaining nominations and select winners who have the following qualities: dedication, impact, and leadership.
Volunteer
What is considered National SASE Involvement?
Involvement includes being a volunteer for any of the following committees: National Conference, Human Resources, Collegiate, IT, Professional, Leadership, Development, or Marketing.
Does being a National Conference volunteer count as being a national volunteer?
If the nominee is a volunteer under the National Conference committee (involved in the pre-planning of National Conference), then yes.
What if the nominee volunteered nationally but took a hiatus? Does that time count toward their years as a national volunteer when they come back?
Yes, any time as a volunteer counts towards SASE Stars.
What is the difference between achievements and impact made?
Achievements are personal accomplishments; impacts are achievements that directly influence others.
Ex: achievement would be winning a design contest, being promoted to manager
Ex: impact would be mentoring people, community service
Who is evaluating the nominations? How does the judging process go?
The HR Volunteer Relations team will determine whether nominees meet requirements, and sort nominees into categories. Then, the panel of last year’s SASE Star winners will evaluate the remaining nominations to determine the winners. Nominees’ names will be hidden during this process to avoid personal bias.
How will the judges determine how long a nominee has volunteered for?
The HR Volunteer Relations team will calculate based on the nominee’s volunteer status when nominations are closed. They will round down to determine the years volunteered (3.5 years means 3 years).
