Dear NEOA Members, The 2025 National TRIO Achiever Awards are now open for nominations, and we’re excited to invite you to nominate a TRIO alum who truly deserves to be recognized! This is a fantastic opportunity to honor TRIO graduates who’ve reached impressive heights in their careers and made lasting contributions to their fields. Whether they’ve become a respected college president, a celebrated actress, an astronaut, or a leader in their field, these incredible individuals started as TRIO students and overcame significant challenges to achieve success. Their journeys in business, law, the arts, education, and public service showcase what’s possible with hard work and perseverance. Now, it’s time to honor one of these remarkable achievers! It would be especially exciting to see someone from our New England region selected for this prestigious award. Let’s make sure the amazing talent and leadership coming from NEOA gets the recognition it deserves! The National TRIO Achiever Awards will be celebrated at the COE September 2025 Annual Conference in Chicago, and the nomination deadline is quickly approaching—Friday, March 28, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to nominate an outstanding TRIO alum who has made a real impact. If you know someone who fits the bill, please submit your nomination today! Submit your Nomination Here!<https://coenet.org/national-trio-achiever-award/> If you have any questions about the nomination process, don’t hesitate to reach out. Best, Yara Zoccarato NEOA President 203-837-9399 https://www.neoaonline.org/index.php [NEOA Logo] Falo Portugues; Hablo Español