Member Excellence Awards

The mission of the FA awards committee is to recognize and celebrate the valuable work done by members in four areas: mentoring, FA service, adjunct excellence, and community outreach/social justice.

Nominations of FA members may be made by FA members each fall—find the deadline on the FA wall calendar—and recipients will be celebrated at our annual awards and recognition celebration in late January. 

You must use the official nomination form that is distributed in The WORD each year and, should you wish to nominate a single FA member for multiple categories, fill out one form per member per award. Direct questions to the FA awards committee chair, Nic Pestieau.

Excellence in Service to the FA

For FA members who have shown consistent activity in the FA (e.g., participated in advocacy events on behalf of the FA, volunteered for ballot counting or other FA activities, etc.), have held at least one leadership position within the FA (e.g. EC representative, committee chair, NYSUT/AFT delegate, etc.), and/or have contributed to the union in other ways.

    Community Outreach & Social Justice

    For FA members participating in outreach that improves the lives of people on Long Island. Nominees for this award should demonstrate leadership or engagement with initiatives addressing social justice at SCCC and/or the county at large. Initiatives and outreach could address any of the following or similar issues: domestic abuse, substance abuse, education justice, hunger and poverty, immigration reform, labor solidarity, racial justice/support for human rights, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ solidarity.

    Excellence in Adjunct Service

    For adjunct FA members who have been particularly active in their service to the college. Through exemplary service, nominees for this award should demonstrate a dedication to furthering the mission of the college and the community that it serves. Demonstration of these services might include but is not limited to the following: a) outstanding dedication to student success within the classroom, b) involvement in student learning and development opportunities outside of the classroom, c) excellence beyond the formal role of teacher in advising or mentoring individual students or student groups, or d) outstanding commitment to enhancing a culture of inclusive excellence at the college and within our community.

    Outstanding Mentoring 

    For FA members who demonstrate evidence of outstanding mentoring toward peers and/or students. Candidates should demonstrate involvement in programs or activities that enhance professional growth within members of the college community. Evidence of going above and beyond to make a positive impact for students or peers must be demonstrated in areas including but not limited to the following: a) programs that support professional growth, b) pathways to increase involvement at the college, c) leadership roles assisting others in building their skills or increasing familiarity with the college environment, or d) new member efforts to foster positive growth.