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The Oregon Council for Student Services Administrators (CSSA) works to promote practices and strategies that maximize access and success for all students. CSSA has identified recognition awards aimed to 1) elevate the student services professionals in Oregon, and 2) acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of professionals and programs that go above and beyond to support the needs of students.

These awards highlight the significance of services such as enrollment management, academic advising, career counseling, mental health support, student engagement, and service areas that promote practices and strategies that maximize access and success for all students.

Award descriptions, eligibility and criteria are provided below for each award. All award nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee of CSSA members.

Award winners will be announced at the Student Success and Retention Conference (SSRC) in Portland, Oregon in February 2026. There are four award categories available:

• Legacy of Excellence
• Innovation Award
• Rising Star Award
• Unsung Hero Award

For complete eligibility and criteria please click here.

Current and former members of CSSA are able to nominate for the Legacy of Excellence award. All other awards are open for nominations from registered participants of the SSRC conference.

Nominators can submit nominations for each award listed below and can submit multiple nominations for the same award by submitting multiple forms.  Please review the award description and criteria for each award and provide as much information as possible in support of your nominee.

The Council of Student Success Administrators would like to thank our sponsors for the 2026 event.

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