51³Ô¹ÏFellow Nominations

Nominations Criteria and Process
The call for nominations is now OPEN.
Deadline: The deadline date to submit nominations has been extended to January 16.

51³Ô¹ÏFellows, first recognized in 1967, are members who have given outstanding service to the association and have demonstrated superior professional stature and performance in the college health field.

An 51³Ô¹ÏFellow represents a breadth or diverse level of 51³Ô¹Ïinvolvement and leadership experience at the affiliate and national level and would be considered well rounded and a seasoned professional within the field of college health. If you are considering nominating an 51³Ô¹Ïmember based on specific contributions to a more focused area of study or practice, you may wish to consider that member for an 51³Ô¹Ïaward in lieu of Fellow.

Primary nominators are responsible for collecting and combining into one (1) PDF document all nomination elements and submitting via the online portal:

All nominations must be received by the 51³Ô¹ÏNational Office by January 16, 2026. Incomplete packets or elements submitted by individual supporters will not be accepted.

 

Eligibility of Candidates

Fellow candidates must be an 51³Ô¹Ïindividual member for a minimum of ten years, with the understanding that the years could be non-consecutive (due to financial constraints and other circumstances). In addition, an 51³Ô¹ÏFellow candidate should also have a minimum of ten consecutive years of service within the field of college health.

 

Nominate a Candidate as an 51³Ô¹ÏFellow

  • Submit a letter of recommendation for each candidate along with a minimum of two letters or emails of support
  • Submit the candidate’s CV.
  • At least one recommendation should be from an 51³Ô¹ÏFellow.
  • At least one recommendation should be from an 51³Ô¹Ïmember at an institution other than the one at which the candidate is employed. (The Fellows Advisory Committee looks for letters of support from throughout 51³Ô¹Ïsections)
  • Include a detailed explanation as to why the candidate should be inducted as an 51³Ô¹ÏFellow.
  • Provide evidence of the candidate’s achievement in both of the following categories (candidates need not satisfy all criteria):
  1. Professional Achievements in College Health
    • Original contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the field
    • Distinguished educational, professional, or administrative ability
    • Publication in professional journals other than the Journal of American College Health
    • Service to employing institution(s)
    • Academic (teaching) responsibilities
    • Research activities
    • Recognition by other related organization

2. Service to ACHA

    • Service to the association (list the service)
    • Annual meeting participation (e.g., presentations, panels, program planning)
    • Serve(d) as an elected officer (e.g., officer of the association, section, or an affiliate)
    • Publication in the Journal of American College Health
    • Significant, sustained commitment/leadership in the field of college health, embodying the mission and vision of 51³Ô¹Ïwhile advancing the health of the campus community (list the activities)
    • Other outstanding services to 51³Ô¹Ï(list the services)

 

°Õ³ó±ðÌýFellows Advisory Committee will review the nomination packages and make its selections. The Fellows Advisory Committee typically selects four (4) to six (6) individuals annually for induction as an 51³Ô¹ÏFellow. Emerging 51³Ô¹ÏFellows will be honored during the 51³Ô¹ÏAnnual Meeting.

For questions or assistance, please contact membership@acha.org.