Thursday, November 30, 2017

Nominations for the Blackburn Award close on Friday, December 15th

The PCACAC Past Presidents Committee invites you to SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION for a deserving candidate for the John A. "Jack" Blackburn Award for Ethics in College Admission.  This award will be presented during PCACAC's 53rd Annual ConferenceApril 15-17, 2018 at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE.   Nominations close on December 15, 2017 and will be reviewed by the Past Presidents Committee after that date.  You will be notified prior to the conference if your candidate is selected.

The Blackburn Award was established by the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) in 2010 to honor the late Jack Blackburn, long-time Dean of Admission at the University of Virginia. Throughout his career, Jack served as an admirable role model promoting the highest ethical standards, integrity in our profession and equity in access to higher education. This award recognizes a member of our profession who exemplifies the qualities that made Jack Blackburn revered by his peers.

Criteria used for selection are:
  • Commitment to the high ethical standards of college admission through sustained active involvement in the profession;
  • Dedication to promoting equal access to higher education for all students.
Membership in PCACAC is not a criterion for selection but consideration will be given to professionals in the PCACAC region.  If you would like to enjoy the benefits of membership, please visit www.pcacac.org and click on "Join" or "Renew" in the Membership Information section.
If you'd like to support the 2018 Conference, you can give any amount by texting PCACAC53 to 50155.  To partner with us on a specific conference event, visit www.pcacac.org/conferences for the 2018 Prospectus and Sponsoring and Advertising form (a new, easy to complete form!).
Thank you for helping us recognize those who make a difference!
Sincerely, 
Mike Carter                
Past Presidents Committee Chair


Questions?  We're happy to help...

Past Presidents Chair:  Mike Carter, mcarter@sssas.orgPCACAC office:  Rhonda Douthit, Executive Assistant, info@pcacac.org434-989-7557

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