The NCIV Excellence in Advocacy Award was established in 2002 to recognize the exceptional contributions of NCIV citizen diplomats in the field of advocacy. Recipients are experts at building long-term relationships with their Representatives and Senators in the U.S. Congress and with their staff members. They advocate for sound policies and increased resources for the State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program and for other exchanges.
This award is presented to an individual who has rendered exceptional service to the NCIV network by underscoring the positive impact of exchanges on U.S. communities and hosts, on the foreign leaders who participate, and on U.S. foreign relations.
2007
Janet Elliott, Executive Director, International Visitors Council of Los Angeles
2003
Thomas Baldridge, Executive Director, Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities
Bruce Buckland, Former NCIV Board Chair, The World Affairs Council of St. Louis
2002
Nancy J. Gilboy, Executive Director, International Visitors Council of Philadelphia
Grace Mayes, President, Akron International Friendship
NCIV Southern Regional Meeting - August 6-8, 2008 - 
