2026 Award Timeline

May 1, 2024
Nominations forms available for submission

November 1, 2024
Nomination deadline

Spring 2025
Three finalists announced

Fall 2025
Finalists visit campus and give presentations; also make a presentation on home campus

Spring 2026
Cherry Award recipient announced

Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
Cherry Award recipient semester-in-residence; recognition banquet

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Nominations for the 2028 Cherry Award will open on May 1, 2026.