Student Council Awards
IAStuCo has established several awards to honor outstanding student councils and advisors. We want to recognize exemplary organizations and leaders who are making a positive difference at their school and in their community. Learn about the awards we’ve established, past award recipients, and how to apply for an award.
Honor Council
Awards
The honor council program of the Iowa Association of Student Councils is designed to recognize student councils who present evidence of having an effective and progressive council organization in various areas. High schools must receive a minimum number of points (80) in order to be recognized by the Iowa Student Council Leadership Conference and to receive an award designating the council as “Honor Council.” High schools that receive 92-100 points will be designated as “Honor Council with Meritorious Distinction.” Schools who do not earn the designated points will receive a certificate of participation from the portfolio judges by mail.
Award Information & Guidelines
The Honor Council application/portfolio will be compiled by students and postmarked by June 15 of each year.
Mail portfolios to:
SAI
Attention: Portfolios
12199 Stratford Drive
Clive, IA 50325
Email digital portfolios to iascstuco@gmail.com.
- The portfolio material must be placed in the portfolio in the same order as it appears on the application. Any additional information a council wishes to include must be placed AFTER all material requested in the criteria.
- Each portfolio must contain the official application, which must be completed and placed in the front of the portfolio.
- The size of the portfolio must be no larger than 12 × 15 inches to facilitate handling.
- All pages must be numbered. A table of contents must be included that indicates on which page(s) each criteria can be found.
- The points assigned to each criterion are the maximum that can be given for that item. The total of all selections is 100 points. 80 points are required for Honor Council, and 92 are required for Honor Council with Meritorious Distinction.
- The IASC Advisory Board shall appoint a committee consisting of board members as honor council judges.
- The judges shall follow the checklist, which will determine point allotment. The portfolio shall be returned with an evaluation of the score.
- The decision of the judges shall be final.
Questions concerning the honor council program should be addressed to
SAI
Attention: Portfolios
12199 Stratford Drive
Clive, IA 50325
Helpful Links
Kelly Neiber Iowa Association of Student Councils Service Awards
This award was established in honor of Ms. Kelly Neiber, who contributed to the Iowa Association of Student Councils in numerous capacities for over 20 years. Ms. Neiber began as an advisor at Maquoketa High School and took students to state and national conferences. She took over the role of Iowa Leadership Training Camp Director in 1998 and served as the director for the next 14 years. Ms. Neiber also served on the IASC Board and then as the State Executive Director.
The IASC is honored to present the Kelly Neiber Service Award. This award is open to any student council in the state of Iowa that performs a service project.
< Application Form – Coming Soon >
National Council of Excellence Award
This national award recognizes student councils that maintain their programs year-round and demonstrate contributions to their communities. It is presented by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). Visit the NASC website for more information.
The Earl Reum Award
Friend, Magician, Teacher, “Mr. Student Council,” Leader–Born in the same year as the NASC, Earl Reum died on December 5, 2010, at the age of 79. His lifetime of contributions to student activities cannot be overstated. NASC, NHS, NJHS, and NASSP extend our condolences to Earl’s family and share the loss with the millions of friends he made through the years and around the world–people whose lives were changed because of his work. IAStuCo established the Earl Reum Award in his memory for advisors.
Past Award Recipients
2018
Nancy Isebrand, Le Mars High School
2019
Patti Davis, Bondurant-Farrar High School
2020
Shannon Almalien, Clarinda High School
2021
Laura Grommesh, Mason City High School
Ardis Kyker Service Project of the Year
- 2012 Iowa – “Choices” – Abigail Drexler, Bettendorf; Sarah Olson, Harlan; Tucker Carroll, Sioux City West
- 2020 Iowa – “Stop the Stigma” – Mitchel Winterlin, Bettendorf; Erika Sloan, Mason City; Gabriella DePrizio, Centerville
Additional Awards
Warren E. Shull National Student Council Advisor of the Year
Janet Young, Sioux City West (2012)
Warren E. Shull Region 5 Middle School Advisor of the Year
Toshia Kasperbauer, Harlan (2016)
Warren E. Shull National Middle School Advisor of the Year
Tyler Stewart, Berg Middle School, Newton (2020)
Contact IAStuCo for More Information
To get in touch with our current advisory board, learn more about available awards and how to apply, or just to get connected, our team is here for you. Learn more about our team and how you can get in touch with us today.