The Chester A. Berry Scholar Award is presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding writing that honors ACUI's first executive director's timeless and intellectual contributions in the field of college unions and student activities. Individuals with ACUI membership are eligible for this award. Applicants must submit a one compiled document that is 2,000-4,000 words in length, including references and any appendices, and that contains no identifying information to ensure an anonymous review. An acknowledgement by that applicant is also required. If selected, they are committed to contributing at least one research-focused article, educational session, or other ACUI resource within 18 months of receiving the award. The submission must be original work, heavily researched, and absent of first-person accounts or opinions; demonstrate a quality of writing sufficient that ACUI could publish it as an article; have significance and relevance to college unions, student activities, and/or the ACUI research agenda. Include citations of quality and significant literature; identify suitable implications for practice; and result in at least one research-focused article, educational session, or other ACUI resource within 18 months of receiving the award. Please visit the award's website for more information.