Dear Faculty and Staff,

We are beyond excited to announce our 2nd Annual Career Champions Awards are accepting nominations! This is a fantastic opportunity to honor faculty and staff who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and support in career development.

The winners will be announced at the Center for Career and Leadership Development Career Summit on May 20th, 2026, and we are eager to celebrate their outstanding contributions!

We invite you to nominate individuals who have significantly impacted student career development, mentoring, and leadership. A committee will review nominations, and the selected Career Champions will be celebrated during the Career Summit—a highlight of the year! Nominations close on March 16th. 

Please submit your nominations through the following link: https://odu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXomXL9BinGb1d4.

This is an amazing chance to recognize the incredible people who are shaping the future of our students. Let’s come together and honor their hard work and commitment!

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to assist!

Best,
Jenna Rowlands
Associate Director, Administration and Strategic Initiatives 
Center for Career and Leadership Development