This honor will be awarded to the NTA member tutor who has faced significant cultural, socio-economic, physical, or other challenges, yet has overcome these challenges in order to not only remain as degree-seeking student, but to serve other students at the institution. This award is accompanied by a $500 scholarship.
Directions for nomination: Prepare a letter of nomination that:
Indicates the specific program in which the tutor worked.
Describes the challenges that the tutor experienced and how the tutor overcame these challenges.
Lists the outstanding accomplishments outside of the classroom or in the community (limit of two pages).
Contains two letters of endorsement from those familiar with the nominee’s work other than the supervisor (limit of one page).
Contains one letter of reference from current work supervisor and/or community leader (limit of one page).