We know that there are many faculty members, staff and students who work with community partners each year. Now is the time to recognize them!

Ball State’s Office of Community Engagement is accepting nominations for the 2026 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 2024, Fall 2024, and/or Spring 2025 terms.

Nominees must have partnered with Ball State faculty, staff, and students between the period of May 1, 2024 – May 1, 2025 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 13, 2026. The nomination form is available online. Nominations may be submitted by Ball State faculty, staff, or students only.

The deadline for submission is December 12, 2025.

Questions? Please contact Kelli Huth, Associate Vice President for Community Engagement.

*Priority consideration will be given to East Central Indiana counties which include Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush and Wayne.