The faculty, staff, or administrator featured in the essay must be currently employed at the same NISOD-member college as the student authors enrollment and remain so through the Spring 2024 semester.

I want to write an essay about a faculty member at my community college. However, I will be transferring to a different college in January. Am I eligible?

The Student author must be currently enrolled at a NISOD-member college through the Spring 2023 semester.

Can the essay be written about a peer-tutor?

No. Essays must be written about a college faculty member, staff member, or administrator, not a student who is employed by the college.

Can I write about a teacher that passed away during a semester?

The teacher must be employed by the college when the essay is submitted. Therefore, the teacher could not have passed away prior to the essay being submitted.

What happens to the award money if the faculty member or student passes away after the essay is written?

The college will receive the award.

Who can I contact for additional information?

Contact contests@nisod.org with any additional questions.