Association of Campus Activities Administrators Awards

Each year, ACAA presents the following three awards to honor and recognize the hard work and outstanding efforts of our fellow peers and professionals in the field of Student Affairs. The awards are distributed at the annual Summer Retreat.

ACAA NEW PROFESSIONAL AWARD
One of the goals of ACAA is to welcome new members into the organization and to encourage their involvement by recognizing their contributions. The ACAA New Professional Award demonstrates the continuing commitment of a new professional to maintaining the growth and vitality of the Association. It is to be given to a full-time professional staff who has worked in the campus activities field three (3) years or less. 

Criteria:

• Involvement in and contributions to ACAA.
• Involvement in and contribution to the field of campus activities.
• Potential in the field of campus activities.
• Display of genuine support and regard for students and the student affairs profession.

ACAA OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL AWARD
This award recognizes the outstanding contributions made by a current or past ACAA member at their host institution, other professional organizations, or within the student affairs profession. It is to be given to a full-time professional staff member

Criteria:

• Significant contributions made within the field of student affairs.
• Demonstrated on-going commitment, leadership and service to ACAA.

ACAA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
This award recognizes the efforts of a current ACAA member for all the contributions made to the Association. It is to be given to a full-time professional staff member.

Criteria:

• Demonstrated a commitment to service through promotion of ACAA and its mission, goals and objectives.
• Support ACAA by hosting meeting(s), attending meetings regularly, and presenting at the annual Leadership Exchange.
• involvement in committee work and leadership position(s).

ACAA Past Award Recipients

New Professional Award
2010 - Kristen Reid; Depaul University 
2009 - Rachel Costello; Dominican University
2009 - Luchana P. Imbrogno; Roosevelt University
2008 - Kerrie Lynn; Triton College
2007 - William Dlugokienski; Dominican University
2006 - Rebecca Kautz; Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2005 - Shilpa Jhobalia; Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg

Outstanding Professional Award
2010 - Joe Onorio; DeVry University - Chicago
2009 - Jennifer Bonarek; Concordia University - Chicago
2008 - Jill Zambito, Northern Illinois University
2007 - Felicia Keelen; Northeastern Illinois University
2005 - Patrick Green; Roosevelt University
2004 - Mary Tosch; Northern Illinois University
2003 - Jena Henson; University of Illinois at Chicago

Distinguished Service Award
2010 - Jill Gabbert; Rush University
2009 - Sarah Manzeske; Roosevelt University
2008 - Amy Ludwig; DePaul Unviersity
2007 - Michael Crehan; University of Illinois at Chicago
2005 - Ashli Grabau; DePaul University
2004 - Melissa Williams; Dominican University
2003 - Jodi Koslow-Martin; Aurora University
- Princess Escurdero; Oakton Community College


Nominations for any of the awards is now open. Please download the ACAA Awards Nomination Form then submit to Luchana Procaccio through email.