Nominations Open for the 2027 Civic & Community Engagement Awards

Author: ICCE
October 26, 2026

Nominations Open for the 2027 Civic & Community Engagement Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Civic & Community Engagement Awards! Help recognize SFSU students, student groups, faculty, staff, and community partners making a difference. Submit nominations by December 18, 2026, as ICCE celebrates 20 years of community engagement.

The annual awards recognize individuals, student groups, and organizations whose service, leadership, and collaboration strengthen campus-community partnerships, support student learning, and address community needs.

This year's celebration is especially meaningful as ICCE marks its 20th anniversary (2007–2027), recognizing two decades of connecting the university and community through meaningful engagement.

2027 Award Categories

Nominations are being accepted in five categories:

  • Faculty Award for Excellence in Community Engaged Learning: Recognizes faculty who integrate meaningful community engaged learning experiences into their teaching.
  • Student Award for Excellence in Community Engaged Learning: Recognizes students whose community engagement contributes to positive community impact, academic learning, and personal growth.
  • Student Group Award for Excellence in Community Engaged Learning: Recognizes student groups whose collective service, collaboration, and shared leadership contribute to community impact and student learning.
  • Community Partnership Award for Campus Collaboration: Recognizes community organizations and agencies that strengthen partnerships with SFSU and create meaningful opportunities for collaboration.
  • Russell Staff Award for Excellence in Community Engagement: Recognizes staff whose professional or personal contributions demonstrate a strong commitment to community engagement.

Awards Celebration

Award recipients will be recognized at the 2027 Civic & Community Engagement Awards Luncheon.

Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Time: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Location: Seven Hills Conference Center, SFSU

Submit a Nomination

Students, faculty, staff, and community partners are encouraged to recognize individuals, student groups, and organizations making meaningful contributions to our communities.

Nomination Deadline: December 18, 2026

Visit the Civic & Community Engagement Awards webpage to review the award categories, selection criteria, and nomination forms.

Learn More About the Awards