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| 13 Jun 2026 | |
| Written by ShyAnte'e Williams | |
| Foundation |
| Don Stansberry |
Honoring sustained leadership, mentorship, service, and scholarship in student affairs.
The SACSA Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Gavel and Gravel Society cohort.
The Gavel and Gravel Society honors professionals whose careers demonstrate sustained impact in student affairs through leadership, mentorship, service, and scholarship. These individuals are distinguished not only by their roles or titles, but by the lasting influence of their contributions across institutions, colleagues, and the broader profession.
“SACSA has always been more than a professional association. For many of our members, SACSA is their professional home.”
Don Stansberry, SACSA Foundation Board Trustee, encourages members to take time to recognize colleagues whose work has strengthened the profession and to submit nominations for this year’s cohort.
This recognition offers a formal opportunity to honor professionals whose work has meaningfully shaped student affairs practice and contributed to the development of professional communities across the region. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of naming and elevating sustained excellence in the field.
Nominees should demonstrate sustained contributions through:
Members are encouraged to review past honorees and learn more about the Gavel and Gravel Society on the SACSA Foundation website.
| Nominations Open | April 28, 2026 |
| Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Class Announcement | August 2026 |
| Recognition Ceremony | November 2026 at the SACSA Annual Conference |
Questions may be directed to Don Stansberry, SACSA Foundation Board Trustee, at ggs@sacsa.org.
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