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UID:2997020260817T170000ZCouncil of Excellence & Related Awards: An Overview of the Revised Timeline & Application
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DESCRIPTION:\n\n \nThis event takes place from 1:00 pm ET - 1:30 pm ET.\n \nEach year, councils have questions about the application process and how to position themselves for recognition as a Council of Excellence, 5 Star Council, or Emerging Council. While there is no guaranteed formula for earning these distinctions, this session will provide practical guidance, valuable insights, and proven best practices to help you prepare a strong application.\n \nMembers of the Council of Excellence selection committee leadership will walk participants through the application, discuss what reviewers look for (and what they do not), and introduce updates to the second 2026 application, which will be unveiled during this session.  A recording will be available after the event and will be posted [HERE](https://www.naepc.org/affiliated-councils/council-leader-education).\n \nAttend to:\n Learn about important changes to the application timeline and period of consideration resulting from the annual conference schedule changes. Walk through the application with members of the Council of Excellence selection committee leadership. Discover best practices for preparing a clear, compelling, and competitive submission. Gain insight into what the review committee considers, and what it does not, when evaluating applications. Be among the first to review the second 2026 application and its enhancements. Ask questions and participate in an open discussion with members of the selection committee leadership. \n \n
SUMMARY:Council of Excellence & Related Awards: An Overview of the Revised Timeline & Application - Council / Member Registration Website 
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