ACUHO-I celebrates the individuals and institutions that epitomize the spirit, mission, and service of the Association and the profession. Viewing the past recipients of these awards reveals the rich history of campus housing and residence life and how these individuals have championed integrity, diversity, leadership, and innovation.
The award nomination and consideration process typically occurs in the second half of the year, and most recipients are announced in March. Read on to view the full list of awards, the nomination process, and the past recipients. All nominees must be current ACUHO-I members in good standing and may not be sitting members of the Awards and Recognition Committee, the ACUHO-I Executive Board, or ACUHO-I Foundation leadership.
The ACUHO-I Award
The ACUHO-I Award recognizes the career of the most exemplary campus housing professionals. The highest award that ACUHO-I confers is presented only after a person has retired or left the housing and food service field and recognizes distinguished service to ACUHO-I and the campus housing profession. The nomination process is closed, and recipients are selected by past ACUHO-I presidents.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Gerard Kowalski & Phyllis McCluskey-Titus
- 2023 Kenneth Stoner
- 2022 Harry Le Grande
- 2021 Willie J. Young, Sr.
- 2020 Chuck Rhodes
- 2019 Paul Jahr
- 2018 David Stephen
- 2017 Joan Schmidt
- 2017 W. Garry Johnson
- 2016 James Grubb
- 2015 Jack Collins
- 2015 Gary North
- 2014 Don Moore
- 2013 Jerry Quick
- 2012 Pat Mielke
- 2012 Rita M. Moser
- 2011 Jim Chitwood
- 2010 Donald Kilbourn
- 2009 Kay Rich
- 2008 Grant Sherwood
- 2007 Jim Day
- 2007 Bob Hartman
- 2006 Robert Mosier
- 2005 Gary Schwarzmueller
- 2004 Doris Collins
- 2003 Gary Schwartz
- 2002 Keith Guy
- 2001 Michael B. Hoctor
- 2000 James C. Grimm
- 1999 Harold Banks
- 1998 Carmen Vance
- 1998 Dan Hallenbeck
- 1997 Judy Spain
- 1996 William Paleen
- 1996 Charles Frederiksen
- 1995 Deanne Molinari
- 1994 Bill Bierbaum
- 1993 Joan Mortell
- 1992 Lois Redd
- 1991 James Hurd
- 1991 Lois Fariello
- 1990 Welker Bishop
- 1990 Vernon Elsemore
- 1989 Betty L. Harrah
- 1988 Robert B. Stewart
- 1988 John Storey
- 1987 Ed Hendricks
- 1986 Fred Schwendiman
- 1986 Harold Riker
- 1985 John C. Jack Smalley
- 1984 Newell J. Smith
- 1983 Betty Arnsman
- 1983 Clifford Yoder
- 1982 Sumner Cohen
- 1981 Bly Curtis
- 1981 Tommy Tomlinson
- 1980 George Merrill
- 1979 Joseph Nye
- 1979 Otto Mueller
- 1978 John Forsberg
- 1977 J. Arthur Pringle
- 1976 Nevada Blackburn
- 1976 Helen Townsend
- 1975 A. Thornton Edwards
- 1974 Milton R. Shaw
- 1965 J. DuVon
- 1964 Dr. S. Earl Thompson
Presidential Service Award
This award, selected solely at the discretion of the ACUHO-I president and presented each year at the annual conference to one individual and one organization, recognizes those who have made a lasting impact on ACUHO-I and the campus housing profession. In many cases, these winners may have been unsung heroes whose work was done largely in the background. The winners of this award epitomize the spirit of a volunteer-driven association. They have given willingly of their time and expertise with the simple goal of improving the profession as well as their professional home.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Mary Janz
- 2023 Derek Jackson & Vassar College
- 2022 Luis Jimenez Inoa & California State University-Monterey Bay
- 2021 Kathy Bush Hobgood & Texas Christian University
- 2020 Patrick Connor & University of Oregon
- 2019 Michael Schultz & New York University
- 2018 Charles Holmes-Hope & Deakin University
- 2017 Sheila Meyer & University of South Florida
- 2016 Paul Jahr & Michigan State University
- 2015 Bonnie Solt Prunty & University of Georgia
- 2014 Joan Schmidt, Sallie Traxler & Stellenbosch University
- 2013 Jack Collins & City University of Hong Kong
- 2012 Tony Cawthon, Pamela Schreiber & Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
- 2011 Tom Ellett & University of Pretoria
- 2010 Sandi Scott-Duex, Josh Goldman & Texas Tech University
- 2009 Pete Galloway & University of Baltimore, Maryland County
- 2008 Katie Boone, Ann Nielson & Miami University
- 2007 Maggie Burkhart Evans & University of Alberta
- 2006 Michael Coakley & University of California-Berkley
- 2005 Norbert Dunkel & University of Arizona
- 2004 Suzy Campbell & University of St. Thomas
- 2003 M. Edward Bryan & The University of Akron
- 2002 Kathy Krajnak, Joe Massingham & Syracuse University
- 2001 Susan Grant & Purdue University
- 2000 Jill Eckhardt & University of Maryland-College Park
- 1999 Manny Amaro & University of British Columbia
- 1998 Rita Moser & Ball State University
- 1997 Nancy Murphy-Chadwick & University of Florida
- 1996 David Holmes & The Ohio State University
- 1995 Rebecca Parker & Iowa State University
- 1994 Jeannette Songer & Mississippi State University
- 1993 Mike Eyster & University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
- 1992 Leroy Willliams & Colorado State University
James C. Grimm Leadership and Service Award
Recognizes individuals who have served ACUHO-I and advanced the goals of the association throughout their career with exceptional dedication, outstanding leadership, and devoted service.
James C. Grimm is one of the most noted names in campus housing. As a former ACUHO-I President and Foundation leader, the chair of countless committees and task forces, and author of several publications, he greatly impacted our field and Association. Most notably, he is the co-founder of the National Housing Training Institute, which now bears his name.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
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- Must be a member of ACUHO-I in active or emeritus status
- Nominee must complete the application for award, which includes:
- Service/Contributions to the Profession (see #2)
- Short Bio (up to 250 words)
- Headshot
- Current Resume
Service/Contributions to the Profession (500 words or less)
The following are examples of contributions to the housing profession relevant to the James C. Grimm Leadership and Service Award:
- Served a minimum of one term as a member of the ACUHO-I Executive Board.
- Served on a minimum of three different committees, network leadership teams or task forces.Served as a chair or at least one committee, network leadership team or task force.
Additional service that will be considered:
- Served as a faculty member at an Association sponsored Institute.
- Served as a member of the Foundation Board or as a Foundation Liaison
- Notable contributions to the housing departments at the institutions in which they have served.
- Presentations at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences.
- Published scholarship in relation to the housing profession and related fields.
- Serving as an active mentor and role model for members of the housing profession.
- Service to ACUHO-I and/or regional associations including committees and elected leadership.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Vennie Gore
- 2023 Shannon Staten
- 2022 T.J. Logan
- 2021 Deb Schmidt-Rogers
- 2020 Gerry Kowalski
- 2019 Joanne Goldwater
- 2018 Thomas Ellett
- 2017 Pam Schreiber
- 2016 Sue Beebe
- 2015 Patricia Martinez
- 2014 (No Recipient)
- 2013 Alma R. Sealine
- 2012 Michael J. Schultz
- 2011 Connie Carson
- 2010 Cindy Felice
- 2009 Mike Eyster
- 2008 Gary Kimble
- 2007 Michael Coakley
- 2006 John E. Collins
- 2005 Tom Kane
- 2004 Norb Dunkel
- 2003 David Holmes
- 2002 Chuck Werring
- 2001 Virginia C. Arthur
- 2000 Harry Le Grande
- 1999 Keith Guy
- 1998 Michael Hoctor
- 1997 David Stephen
- 1996 Doris Collins
- 1995 Joan Schmidt
- 1994 Bob Mosier, Ph.D.
- 1993 Paul Jahr
- 1992 Mary Riseborough and Judy Spain
- 1991 Carmen Vance
- 1990 James C. Grimm
- 1989 John Schuh and Gary Schwarzmueller
- 1988 Chuck Waldie and Bill Paleen
- 1987 Welker Bishop and Bill Sweet
- 1986 Charles F. Frederiksen and Betty L. Harrah
Roelf Visser Global Initiatives Award
Recognizes ACUHO-I members who embody the attributes, spirit, and standards of commitment set forth by Roelf Visser, an instrumental part of forming the ACUHO-I Southern Africa Chapter. Recipients have shown their commitment that ACUHO-I’s influence would reach not just across the country but across the continent and the world.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
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- Must be a member of ACUHO-I in active or emeritus status
- Nominee must complete the application for award, which includes:
- Service/Contributions to the Profession (see #2)
- Short Bio (up to 250 words)
- Headshot
- Current Resume
2. Service/Contributions to Profession (500 words or less)
The following are examples of contributions to the housing profession relevant to the Roelf Visser Global Initiatives Award:
- Served as an advocate and educator for internationalization.
- Served as an active contributor in advancing the internationalization of ACUHO-I.
- Served as an active role model and mentor of ACUHO-I members from outside the United States.
- Served as an active member of the ACUHO-I Global Initiatives Network or predecessor committees.
- Completion of projects or policy statements that address Global Housing Issues.
- Participated in an ACUHO-I study tour, in the US or internationally as a host or organizer.
- Presented programming addressing international housing issues at the ACUHO-I Campus Home. Live!, other conferences within their home country, or other appropriate venues.
- Published articles that promote and address a global understanding of housing issues
- Notable contributions to the housing departments at the institutions in which they have served.
- Service to ACUHO-I and/or regional associations including committees and elected leadership.
Additional Considerations
Preference will be given to non-U.S. members; U.S. members who have made significant contributions to the internationalization of ACUHO-I may also be considered.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Pieter Kloppers
- 2023 Matthew Nelson
- 2022 Jacob J. Waitere
- 2021 Valerie Bruce
- 2020 Bes Liebenberg
- 2019 Colin Marshall
- 2018 Edwina Ellicott
- 2017 Tracey Mason-Innes
- 2016 Glen Weppler
- 2015 Gloria Belden Fernàndez
- 2014 Richard Kington
- 2013 Jack Gibbons
- 2012 Eric Segomotso Sebokedi
- 2011 Glen Weppler
- 2010 Dima Utgoff
- 2009 David Holmes
- 2008 Adolf Haislar
Carmen L. Vance Herstory Award
Champions the extraordinary women in the campus housing profession who exemplify leadership, commitment to service, and courage on campus, for the Association, and the field as a whole. This award is presented to honor an outstanding female professional who has served the housing profession and assisted in supporting and creating opportunities for other female leaders.
Carmen L. Vance served ACUHO-I in numerous leadership roles, including serving as a founding member and chair of the ACUHO-I Foundation and serving as ACUHO-I president. In retirement, she has continued serving as a leader and champion for ACUHO-I and the work it does.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
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- Must be a member of ACUHO-I in active or emeritus status
- Nominee must complete the application for award, which includes:
- Service/Contributions to the Profession (see #2)
- Short Bio (up to 250 words)
- Headshot
- Current Resume
2. Service/Contributions to the Profession (500 words or less)
The following are examples of contributions to the housing profession relevant to the Carmen L. Vance Herstory Award: :
- Contributions to the advancement of womxn in leadership in ACUHO-I.
- Contributions to the advancement of womxn in leadership in the broader profession.
- Actively participated at their home institutions as an advocate for womxn.
- Presentations at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences.
- Published scholarship in relation to the housing profession, womxn in leadership or related topics.
- Serving as an active role model for womxn in the housing profession.
- Service to ACUHO-I and/or regional associations including committees and elected leadership.
Additional Considerations
- Previous service or involvement in the Womxn in Housing Network.
- Served as a faculty member at an Association sponsored Institute.
- Completion of projects or policy statements that address womxn’s issues.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Carmen L. Vance
- 2023 Aja Holmes
- 2022 Deanna C. Hughes
- 2021 Kathy Bush Hobgood
- 2020 Holly Alexander
- 2019 Stephanie Lynch
- 2018 Ana Hernandez
- 2017 Bonnie Solt Prunty
- 2016 Stacy Oliver-Sikorski
- 2015 Joan Schmidt
- 2014 Rosanne Proite
- 2013 D’aun Green
- 2012 Ann Marie Klotz
- 2011 Andrea Trinklein
- 2010 Julie Payne-Kirchmeier
- 2009 Mary Ann Ryan
- 2008 Deb LoBiondo
- 2007 Jenna Hyatt
- 2006 Susan Austin
- 2005 Deb Boykin
- 2004 Janice Robinson
- 2003 Joanne Goldwater
- 2002 Pat Mielke
- 2001 Doris B. Collins
James A. Hurd Award
Honors the outstanding contributions of a professional of color who embodies the attributes, spirit, and standards of commitment set forth by the award’s namesake.
A former Tuskegee Airman, James A. Hurd served as an Air Force pilot during the Korean War. Later, he earned a master’s degree in education psychology from Howard University. He would also serve that university as auxiliary enterprises director. As the first African-American president of ACUHO-I, it is appropriate that the award that recognizes outstanding contributions by a professional of color be named in his honor.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
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- Must be a member of ACUHO-I in active or emeritus status
- Nominee must complete the application for award, which includes:
- Service/Contributions to the Profession (see #2)
- Short Bio (up to 250 words)
- Headshot
- Current Resume
2. Service/Contributions to the Profession (500 words or less)
The following are examples of contributions to the housing profession relevant to the James A. Hurd Award:
- Service to ACUHO-I and/or regional associations including committees and elected leadership.
- Service as an active role model for professionals of color in the housing profession.
- Actively participated at their home institutions as an advocate for professionals of color.
- Presentations at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences.
- Published scholarship in relation to the housing profession, identity, or related issues.
3. Contributions to the advancement of people of color in leadership in ACUHO-I.
- Previous service or involvement in ACUHO-I’s identity-based affinity networks, including Professionals of Color, APID/A, Black Professionals, and Latine.
- Served as a faculty member at an Association sponsored Institute.
- Completion of projects or policy statements that address issues for professionals of color.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Yetty Marquez-Santana
- 2023 Luis Inoa
- 2022 Shaun N. Crisler
- 2021 Demarcus Merritt
- 2020 Vicka Bell-Robinson
- 2019 Charles Holmes-Hope
- 2018 Keener Scott
- 2017 Chandra Myrick
- 2016 Maylen Aldana
- 2015 Emily Galindo
- 2014 Tonie Miyamoto
- 2013 Curtis Brickhouse
- 2012 Marty Takimoto
- 2011 Richard Gibson
- 2010 Willie Brown
- 2009 No Recipient
- 2008 Eddie Bankston
- 2007 Vera Jackson
- 2006 Eleanor L. Reynolds
- 2005 Liz Simpson
- 2004 Ed Jones
- 2003 Tarome Alford
- 2002 Miriam Rosado
- 2001 Rebecca Parker
- 2000 Kathy Humphrey
- 1999 York Campbell
- 1999 Harry Le Grande
- 1998 Chuck Rhodes
- 1997 Frank Bowen, Jr.
- 1996 Renardo Hall
- 1995 Hal Espy
- 1994 Ron Campbell
- 1993 Willie J. Young
- 1992 Jamesetta “Tootie” Williams
- 1991 Harold Banks
Judy Spain Award
Recognizes an individual who has contributed to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through activities and interventions that promote positive growth, development, and education.
Judy Spain served in numerous roles in ACUHO-I and was the first woman to serve as president of UMR-ACUHO. Spain worked tirelessly through her home campuses and NACURH to continually improve the student experience. In her career, she was a mentor to many staff and students, as well as an inspiration to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
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- Must be a member of ACUHO-I in active or emeritus status
- Nominee must complete the application for award, which includes:
- Service/Contributions to the Profession (see #2)
- Short Bio (up to 250 words)
- Headshot
- Current Resum
2. Service/Contributions to the Profession (500 words or less)
The following are examples of contributions to the housing profession relevant to the Judy Spain Award:
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- Actively participated at their home institutions as an advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
- Presentations at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences.
- Published scholarship in relation to the housing profession and 2SLGBTQIA+ issues.
- Contributions to the advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
- Previous service or involvement in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Network.
- Service to ACUHO-I and/or regional associations including committees, elected leadership, and/or as a faculty member at an Association-sponsored Institute.
- Completion of projects or policy statements that address 2SLGBTQIA+ issues.
- Service as an active role model for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the housing profession.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Kenneth Mauk
- 2023 Amanda Iverson
- 2022 Kathy Collins
- 2021 (No Recipient)
- 2020 Rick Moreci
- 2019 Steph Kaneen
- 2018 (No Recipient)
- 2017 (No Recipient)
- 2016 Richard DeShields
- 2015 (No Recipient)
- 2014 Shigeo Iwamiya
- 2013 (No Recipient)
- 2012 (No Recipient)
- 2011 Sean Pierce
- 2010 David Vaillancourt
- 2009 (No Recipient)
- 2008 Aaron Lucier
- 2007 Catherine Bickel
- 2006 Ginny Arthur
- 2005 Michael Coakley
- 2004 Bill Bolden
- 2003 Jeanine Bessette
- 2002 Alan Hargrave
- 2001 Chuck Rhodes
Research and Publication Award
The Research and Publication Award is designed to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to the body of research and publications related to the student housing profession.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
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- Must be a member of ACUHO-I in active or emeritus status
- Nominee must complete the application for award, which includes:
- Service/Contributions to the Profession (see #2)
- Short Bio (up to 250 words)
- Headshot
- Current Resume
2. Service/Contributions to Profession (500 words or less)
Research must be directly related to the college housing profession. The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
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- Research must pertain directly to the student housing profession.
- Individual has made a significant contribution to the body of knowledge related to campus housing.
- Submission of list of any previous publications, presentations, etc.
Additional Considerations
Preference will be given to research that addresses the ACUHO-I research agenda.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Jason Lynch
- 2023 Joshua Brown
- 2022 Ryan W. Erck
- 2021 James C. Stoner
- 2020 (No Recipient)
- 2019 John Schuh
- 2018 Erik Sorensen
- 2017 Denise Davidson
- 2016 Deborah J. Taub
- 2015 Frank Shushok
- 2014 Norbert W. Dunkel and James Baumann
- 2013 (No Recipient)
- 2012 (No Recipient)
- 2011 Maureen Wilson
- 2010 Tony W. Cawthon
- 2009 Phyllis McCluskey-Titus
- 2008 J. Diane Porter-Roberts
- 2007 (No Recipient)
- 2006 Merrily Dunn
- 2005 William Zeller
- 2004 Karen Inkelas
- 2003 Robert Inkelas
- 2003 Paul Jahr
- 2002 Ken Stoner
- 2001 Norbert W. Dunkel
- 2000 Don Whalen
Dissertation of the Year Award
Honors exceptional work by doctoral students and encourages the highest levels of scholarship, research, and writing to contribute to the campus housing profession.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
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- Must be a member of ACUHO-I in active or emeritus status
- Nominee must complete the application for award, which includes:
- Service/Contributions to the Profession (see #2)
- Short Bio (up to 250 words)
- Headshot
- Current Resume
Additional Qualifications
- Eligible dissertations must have met all requirements of the applicant’s institution and have been signed off by the applicant’s dissertation committee in the 24 months prior to the deadline for awards nomination. Dissertations previously nominated will not be reconsidered.
- Title of dissertation, degree granting institution, date of degree conferral, approval/signature page of completion, and abstract must be included in the award nomination.
- A link to the full copy of the dissertation must be submitted as a part of the application process. While it may not be fully reviewed as a part of the award scoring, it will be added to the ACUHO-I Library to aid in future research or serve as a resource for other housing professionals.
2. Service/Contributions to Profession (500 words or less)
- Describe how your dissertation research directly pertains to one, or more of: ACUHO-I Core Curriculum; research impacts of the profession; and/or addresses the ACUHO-I research agenda.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Mike Schilling
- 2023 Robert Engblom
- 2022 Deborah Scheibler
- 2021 Chandra Myrick
- 2020 Krista Prince
- 2019 Laura Sanders
Robert P. Cooke Talking Stick Article of the Year Award
Granted based on the quality of writing; organization of the article; use of supporting documentation, where appropriate; capacity of the article to provoke thought; usability of the article to student housing programs or staff; and contribution to the campus housing field. This award is determined by the members of the Talking Stick Advisory Panel and is limited to articles published within the current year.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Caitlyn Chaparro, Alexander L. James, and Erin Mayo
- 2023 Aramis Watson
- 2022 Em Camden Doolittle and Leota Wilson
- 2021 Nicholas Santilli
- 2020 Jasmine P. Clay and Trebby L. Ellington
- 2019 Mary Jordan, Vern Rogers and Matthew Venaas
- 2018 Vicka Bell-Robinson and Erin Slater
- 2017 Shaun Crisler and Deborah Scheibler
- 2016 Chris Heasley, Frances Watson Lengowski, Kurt Haapala, and Norbert Dunkel
- 2015 Jörg Vianden
- 2014 Kathy Bush Hobgood, Verna Howell
- 2013 Jill Stratton, Paul Wuennenberg
- 2012 Stacy Oliver, Kathryn Magura
- 2011 Elizabeth Cox
- 2010 Vickie Hawkins
- 2010 Kathy Bush Hobgood
- 2009 Joan M. Schmidt
- 2009 Darell Armentrout
- 2008 Eric Jessup-Anger
- 2007 Tonie Miyamoto
- 2006 Julie Phillips
- 2005 Neil Buddel
- 2004 Jeanne Steffes
- 2004 Keith Edwards
- 2003 Brian Montgomery
- 2002 Phil James
- 2001 George Weise
- 2000 Ken Stoner
- 2000 Vennie Gore
- 2000 Sherry Ochsner
- 1999 Frank Sanchez
- 1998 Ken Stoner
- 1997 Jim Banning
- 1996 ACUHO-I Residential Task Force
- 1996 William Zeller, Chair
- 1995 Mark Ryan
- 1994 Robert Mosier
- 1993 Donald Gehring
Betty L. Harrah Journal Manuscript of the Year Award
Presented based on the manuscript’s writing quality, organization, research methodology, significance to the housing field, educational value, creativity or originality of the approach, applicability or usability of the article to housing programs, and its overall contribution to the field. This award is determined by the ACUHO-I Journal of College & University Student Housing editorial board and is limited to manuscripts published within the current year. Manuscripts included in the theme issue are not considered.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Joshua Travis Brown, Daniel J. Gibson, Joseph M. Kush, and Fred Volk
- 2023 Max Schuster and Rachel Stalker
- 2022 Gudrun Nyunt
- 2021 Phia Salter, Dustin Grabsch, Jaren Crist, Jagadesh Lagisetty, Lane Dyer, Estephanie Olvera
- 2020 R. Jason Lynch
- 2019 Rachel Wagner, Susan Marine and Z Nicolazzo
- 2018 Kevin McClure, Andrew Ryder and James DeVita
- 2017 Sherry Early
- 2016 Z Nicolazzo, Susan B. Marine
- 2015 Michael A. Harrington
- 2014 Danielle Twigg
- 2013 Heather L. Servaty-Seib, Deborah J. Taub, Ji-Yeon Lee, Carrie Watcher Morris, Donald L. Werden, Susan Prieto-Welch, Nathan Miles
- 2012 Karen Erlandson
- 2011 Vanessa D. Johnson
- 2011 George F. Thompson
- 2011 Young Shin Kang
- 2010 Michael L. Fanucce
- 2010 Deborah Taub
- 2009 Alison Brandon
- 2009 Joan B. Hirt
- 2009 Tracey Cameron
- 2008 No Recipient
- 2007 Mimi Benjamin
- 2006 Dennis Gregory
- 2006 Steven Janosik
- 2003 John Wesley Lowery
- 2003 Micheal Coomes
- 2002 Amy S. Hirschy
- 2002 Maureen E. Wilson
- 2001 Aaron White
- 2001 Michel Oullette
- 2000 Carolyn Palmer
- 2000 Rena Murphy
- 2000 Kelli Peck-Parrot
- 2000 Karine Seinke
- 1999 Kami Thomas
- 1999 Ken Stoner
- 1998 Yuhang Rong
- 1998 Robert Gable
- 1997 Gypsy Denzine
- 1996 David Popelka
- 1995 Roger Ballou
- 1995 Lisa Reavill
- 1995 Brian Schultz
- 1994 Kathleen Cairns
- 1993 William Zeller
- 1993 Robert Mosier
- 1992 Joseph Bonnic
- 1992 David Campbell
- 1992 William Frendenberger
- 1991 Valerie Kern
- 1991 Audrey Rentz
- 1990 William Zeller
- 1990 Kathy Kanz
- 1990 Karl Schneiter
- 1989 Earl Morris
- 1989 Donald Whalen
- 1988 John Clarke
- 1988 Keith Miser
- 1988 Alton Roberts
- 1987 Donald Whalen
- 1987 Mary White
- 1986 Harold Perl
- 1985 Scott Anchors
- 1985 John Hale, Jr.
- 1984 Stephen Paul
- 1984 Joseph Rei
- 1984 Ellen Ostrow
- 1984 Carol Shigetomi
Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Recognizes an exceptional graduate assistant working in the campus housing profession. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time master’s or doctoral student.
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Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
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- Must be a member of ACUHO-I in active or emeritus status
- Must be serving in a graduate assistant role in a housing and/or residence life unit
- Nominee must complete the application for award, which includes:
- Service/Contributions to the Profession (see #2)
- Short Bio (up to 250 words)
- Headshot
- Current Resume
2. Service/Contributions to the Profession (500 words)
- Demonstrated a passion for the student housing profession.
- Interest in advancing the profession through their professional work.
- Impact on their home institution through service and leadership.
- Nominee must have been enrolled in Graduate School during the prior academic year.
- Nominee must be a full-time master’s or doctoral student.
- Contributions to the housing departments at the institutions in which they have served.
- Presentations at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences.
- Published scholarship in relation to the housing profession and related fields.
- Service to ACUHO-I and/or regional associations including committees and elected leadership.
Additional Considerations
- Contributions to the area of academic study, regardless of their program of study. (i.e. internships, lab or practicum experience, thesis/dissertation, projects, publications, etc.).
- Individuals with demonstrated experience in fostering inclusiveness and an appreciation of differences.
- Participation in the ACUHO-I Housing Internship program.
- Practical application and/or advancement of ACUHO-I Body of Knowledge principles should be acknowledged.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Sophia Park
- 2023 Madison Schulte
- 2022 Aliya F. Syed
- 2021 Trevis Belle
- 2020 Miyah Wilson
- 2019 Alysha Daley
Outstanding New Professional Student Award
Honors an emerging professional within the campus housing field who has served no more than three years in a full-time position.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
Must be a member of ACUHO-I in active or emeritus status
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- Must have served no more than three years in a full-time position in housing and/or residence life.
- Nominee must complete the application for award, which includes:
- Service/Contributions to the Profession (see #2)
- Short Bio (up to 250 words)
- Headshot
- Current Resume
2. Service/Contributions to the Profession (500 words or less)The following are examples of contributions to the housing profession relevant to the Outstanding New Professional Award:
- Demonstrated passion for the student housing profession.
- Interest in advancing the profession through their professional work.
- Impact on their home institution through service and leadership.
- Performed or exceeded all aspects of the professional responsibilities in an exemplary manner.
- Contributions to the housing departments at the institutions in which they have served.
- Presentations at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences.
- Published scholarship in relation to the housing profession and related fields.
- Service to ACUHO-I and/or regional associations including committees and elected leadership.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Justin Sanchez
- 2023 Ashley Unmacht
- 2022 Marti Wein
- 2021 Kristina Callahan
- 2020 Emily Braught
- 2019 Olivia Moon
Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award
Recognizes a leader who has served five years or more in the student housing profession and who has made significant contributions to the field, the Association, and their home institution.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
The successful nominee must meet the following criteria:
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- Must be a member of ACUHO-I in active or emeritus status
- Must have served five (5) years or more in the campus housing profession
- Nominee must complete the application for award, which includes:
- Service/Contributions to the Profession (see #2)
- Short Bio (up to 250 words)
- Headshot
- Current Resume
2. Service/Contributions to the Profession (500 words or less)
- Has demonstrated progression in career to include at least one mid-level role within the field of student housing, and has responsibility for direction, oversight, and supervision of staff.
- Actively engaged in advancing the profession through their professional work.
- Impact on their home institution through service and leadership.
- Performed or exceeded all aspects of the professional responsibilities in an exemplary manner.
- Volunteer service to professional association(s) via leadership roles at the state, regional, national, or international level.
- Presentations at local, regional, national, and/or conferences.
- Published scholarship in relation to the housing profession and related fields.
- Service to ACUHO-I and/or regional associations including committees and elected leadership.
- Record of innovation that has an impact on the field of housing and residence life, which may additionally include other functional areas beyond housing
Past Recipients
- 2023 Allee Garry
- 2023 Sasha Masoomi
- 2022 Daniel Gonzalez
- 2021 Chris Flores
- 2020 Yettieve Marquez-Santana
- 2019 David Hibbler, Jr
Outstanding Corporate Friend Award
Recognizes corporate individuals who contribute to our association and our profession. Recipients must be a current Foundation Industry Partner with a minimum of three years of involvement with ACUHO-I. They must consistently demonstrate a sincere interest and participation in ACUHO-I, its mission, programs, and educational mission. This award is determined by ACUHO-I Foundation leadership.
Past Recipients
- 2023 Jason Taylor
- 2023 Paul Wuennenberg
- 2022 Eric Moss
- 2021 Sherry Woosley
- 2020 Nancy Field
- 2019 Mark Koepsell
- 2018 Brad Noyes
- 2017 Steve Emer
- 2016 Ryan Majeres
- 2015 Diane Cline
- 2014 Andy McDade
- 2013 S. Michael Evans
- 2012 Stéphane Bélisle
- 2011 Joseph Pica
- 2010 Jason Wills
- 2009 No Recipient
- 2008 Jim Curtin
- 2007 Teri Bump
- 2006 Jane Wright
- 2005 Lee Thompson, Jr.
- 2004 Karen Gallagher
- 2003 Graham Bannister
- 2002 Duane Sauder
- 2001 Lyle Morse
- 2000 Howie Dumhart
- 1999 David Freytag
- 1998 Wayne Smith
- 1997 Devin Schain
- 1996 T.O. Allan
- 1995 Frank Safran
- 1994 Bob Bennett
- 1993 Margaret Terenzoni
- 1993 Lyle Morse
- 1992 Lee Thompson
S. Earl Thompson Award
Honors an individual who, though they may not be directly related to ACUHO-I, has nonetheless made a significant contribution to the campus housing field through their efforts. This award is determined by ACUHO-I Foundation leadership.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Kathleen Kerr
- 2023 Ernest T. Pascarella & Patrick T. Terenzini
- 2022 M. Lee Upcraft
- 2021 Karen Kurotsuchi Inkelas
- 2020 Diane Porter-Roberts
- 2019 Frances Lengowski
- 2018 Eric Luskin
- 2017 (No Recipient)
- 2016 Nadia Zhiri
- 2015 Ellen Heffernan
- 2014 (No Recipient)
- 2013 (No Recipient)
- 2012 Angela Powell
- 2011 Paul Wuennenberg
- 2010 (No Recipient)
- 2009 Linda Anderson
- 2008 Tony Cawthon
- 2007 Dave Butler
- 2006 Phyllis McCluskey-Titus
- 2005 Joseph A. Pica
- 2004 Maura Cullen
- 2003 Howie Dumhart
- 2002 Frank Safran
- 2001 No Recipient
- 2000 Mary Howard Hamilton
- 1999 John Schuh
- 1998 Carolyn Palmer
- 1997 Susan Komives
- 1996 No Recipient
- 1995 Lee Thompson
- 1994 David Kent
- 1993 Bob Rodgers
- 1992 T.O. Allan
- 1991 No Recipient
- 1990 No Recipient
- 1989 Donald Gehring
- 1988 Robert B. Stewart
- 1987 Charles Griffith
- 1987 D. Frances “Mickey” Finn
