The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association is excited to announce the ninth annual SHEEO Excellence Awards program to recognize the leadership, dedication, and innovation in exceptional SHEEOs, agency staff, and agencies. 

We request nominations for the following award:

• The David L. Wright Memorial Award – This award is named in honor of the late David Wright, an esteemed colleague and leader in state higher education, who served in the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, and the Florida Governing Board. This award recognizes a current SHEEO agency staff member, from a member agency, who embodies the exceptional commitment, work ethic, and ethical practices of David Wright, and who has made outstanding contributions to their agency.

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize the excellent work of our members and are eager to receive your nominations. Nominations are due by Friday, May 1, 2026. Any questions can be directed to Jessica Duren at jduren@sheeo.org.

Additional information, including the nomination form, and awards timeline, can be found here.