The SLATE Star Award was established in 2004 as a way to recognize those who have shown leadership, demonstrated initiatives, presented new ideas, improved procedures, established effective relationships or provided substantial resources that have effected the success and promotion of SLATE, the educational experience, and/or the general Blackboard Community of Practice.

All nominators and nominees must be from an active SLATE member institution, or those recognized as active by the review committee. Multiple nominations may be submitted by the same individual but only one per form. Anyone may be nominated but a person may not nominate themselves.

Nominations must be made and will only be accepted using the online submission form. All information is required. Award nominations must inlcude a supporting paragraph (50 - 100 words) and brief description of the work or other activities performed that prompted the nomination.