Sherri Schmidt, NDSU Alumni Association associate executive director, received the 2009 Distinguished Service Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education District VI. The honor was presented during an awards banquet Jan. 26 during the district conference in Kansas City, Mo.
The award honors persons with exemplary professional service to the organization and District VI, including active involvement in the advancement profession for a minimum of 10 years; regular attendance at district meetings; volunteer service to the organization; and outstanding achievement in the advancement profession.
With more than 22 years of advancement experience, Schmidt has served in numerous volunteer positions for the organization, ranging from session moderator to chair of the District VI board. She also has served as district treasurer, conference chair in 1998 and 2002, conference program chair, conference arrangements chair and several other leadership positions at the District VI and international level. She has received the organization’s Crystal Apple Award for teaching excellence.
Schmidt has served as a consultant for other alumni organizations and assisted with board education, staff/volunteer re-organization and programming evaluation.