NCTA Awards and Recognition: Celebrate Excellence in Testing

The National College Testing Association (NCTA) is dedicated to recognizing the outstanding individuals and innovative programs that elevate the testing profession. We invite you to nominate your deserving colleagues and initiatives for our prestigious awards!

Recipients of these honors will be recognized at the annual NCTA Conference.

Major NCTA Awards

Our core awards recognize significant contributions to the field of testing services:

Nomination Process: To nominate an individual or program for any of the above, please complete the respective nomination form and email all required attachments (statements, letters of recommendation, resume/program explanation) to [email protected].

Note: You can nominate more than one person or program.

Award Name	Who is Recognized	Key Eligibility / Focus
Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Form	An active NCTA member who has provided extensive, consistent service to the organization and the field.	Typically for those near or in retirement. Must have served in NCTA leadership (Council, Committee Chair, etc.) and attended conferences regularly.
Service & Leadership Award Nomination Form	An NCTA member who has provided outstanding service and leadership to advance NCTA for 7 or more years.	Must be a testing professional at a college/university. (Can only receive the award every five years).
New Professional Award Nomination Form	A professional staff member (full-time at a college/university) who has fewer than six years in testing services.	Recognized for significant contributions and showing great potential in the field, including support for testing policies and concern for test-takers.
Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination Form	Must be an NCTA member on an NCTA Committee (college/university or corporate partner). Cannot be a Committee Chair or Governing Board member.	This award recognizes an exceptional non-chair committee member who has gone above and beyond their basic responsibilities.
Outstanding Program/Innovation Award Nomination Form	An NCTA Affiliated College/University Testing Office for an outstanding campus program or innovative process.	The program must have addressed a key dilemma, shown creativity, and resulted in tangible improvements/efficiencies within the last year.

Other Recognition Opportunities

NCTA Shout Out

We recognize outstanding volunteers for their contributions to NCTA's success.

Who Can Nominate? Any NCTA member can nominate another member who is in good standing and serves on a committee.
How it Works: Nominations are accepted on-going throughout the year (October – September). Submissions remain active for the entire year!