Ball State University’s Office of Community Engagement is accepting nominations from Ball State faculty, staff, and students for the 2025 Community Partner Award.
The purpose of the award is to recognize an Indiana* business, organization, school, or agency that has demonstrated excellence in their contributions as a community partner with Ball State University during the Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and/or Spring 2024 terms.
Nominees must have partnered with Ball State faculty, staff, and students between the period of May 1, 2023 – May 1, 2024 as part of one of the following community-based learning experiences:
- Service or immersive learning
- Community-based research
- Internship and/or practicum
The award recipient will receive $500 and will be honored publicly at the Immersive Learning Showcase on April 18, 2025. The nomination form is available here. Nominations may be submitted by Ball State faculty, staff, or students only. The deadline for submission is December 13, 2024. Questions? Please contact Kelli Huth, Associate Vice President for Community Engagement.
Previous award winners include Muncie Mission, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, and 8twelve Coalition.
*Priority consideration will be given to East Central Indiana counties which include Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush and Wayne.