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Founders Award
Founders Award
The Founders Award is the Association’s highest honor, given to those individuals who, during the years, have given of their time and talents in such a way as to contribute significantly to NACA. It is presented to an individual or individuals who, throughout their affiliation with NACA, have given continued and outstanding service to the organization, have exemplified the standards of professional integrity and conduct, have achieved stature in their professional or academic pursuits, hold the esteem of colleagues and peers, and have worked to further the field of campus activities programming.
Founders Award winners are selected by the NACA Executive Committee. The award may be presented annually to staff from member schools and associate members. Only members of the Association may be nominated.
To nominate an individual for the NACA Founders Award, please complete the online award nomination form and include the following as attachments:
- Nomination Letter listing the nominee's activities with NACA, leadership positions and contributions in their professional or academic life
- Three letters of recommendation
 Online Award Nomination Form
 Recent Founders Award Recipients:
2012
Boyd Jones, Winthrop University (SC) |
2011
Michael Miller, Fun Enterprises (MA) |
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2010
Greg Diekroeger, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point |
2009
Billye Potts, The Association for Student Conduct Administration™
Chris Storck, Anne Arundel Community College (MD) |
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2008
Steve Westbrook, Stephen F. Austin State University (TX)
Jan Arminio, Shippensburg University (PA) |
Past Founders Award Recipients:
2005
Paul Shrode, Lawrence University (WI) |
1989
Barry Drake, Barry Drake Enterprises (NY)
Jimmy Fergueson (TX)
Scott Jones, SRO Productions (MN)
Gayle Yamauchi, Ohio University |
2004
Harvey Delaney, SUNY Oneonta
Susette Redwine, Morehead State University (KY) |
1988
Allen De Hart, Louisburg College (NC)
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2003
Mark Hall, University of Central Florida
Chuck Simpson, SUNY Upstate Medical University (NY)
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1987
Sara Boatman, Nebraska Wesleyan University
M. Kevin Fahey, University Of Connecticut-Storrs
Barbara Meyer, Admire Entertainment, Inc. (NY) |
2002
Ken Abrahams, Fun Enterprises, Inc. (MA)
William Smedick, The Johns Hopkins University (MD)
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1986
Richard Mais (DE)
Kandy Mink, California State University-Fullerton
Larry Payton, Celebrity Attractions (OK)
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2001
Laura Puckett-Boler, University of South Carolina Upstate
2000
Jackie Gordon, Silver Screen Design (MA) |
1985
Larry Berle, SRO Productions (MN)
Ann Howell (MS)
Dennis Pruitt, University of South Carolina
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1999
Myra Morgan, University of Florida
Linda Picklesimer, State University of West Georgia
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1984
Kathleen Allen, College of St. Benedict/St. John's University (MN)
Don Carter (TN)
Ron Laffitte, University of Tennessee |
1998
Mark Constantine, College of William And Mary (VA) |
1983
Bill Fegan, Doublebill Entertainment (NM)
Caroline Harper (SC) |
1997
Kenneth Bedini, Eastern Connecticut State University |
1982
Murray Becker
Mary Jo Mertens (IA)
C. Shaw Smith, (NC) |
1996
Rick Miller, Designs For Development (TX)
Raymon Parker, Vassar College (NY)
beth triplett, Maryville University of Saint Louis (MO) |
1981
Charles Steadham Jr., Blade Agency, (FL)
Bruce Zimmerman, University of Southern Colorado (CO) |
1995
Ann Hale (AZ)
Barbara Hubbard, Mother Hubbard's Been There Done That (NM)
Charlotte Karges, Karges Productions (WV)
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1980
Patsy Morley, Baptist College of Charleston (SC)
Ed Rubin
1979
Thom Curley (NY)
Joey Edmonds, JOEY EDMONDS Presents (CA)
Opel Moretz |
1994
Tony Warner, East Tennessee State University
Gail Disabatino, Georgia Institute of Technology |
1978
Don Mccullough, University of Connecticut-Storrs |
1993
Karen Howley Lacamera (MA)
Brian Johnson, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
Louis Ross, Lancaster Festival, Inc. (OH) |
1977
Bob Busch (WI)
Bob Heger |
1992
Duane Anderson, Pinnacle Training And Development Group (MA)
Larry Markley, Texas Christian University
Liz Silverstein, Siegel Artist Management (IL)
Steve Slagle, PPAI (TX)
Caryl Stern, Anti-Defamation League (NY) |
1976
William Brattain (IL)
Earle Blackmon Phillips (SC)
Greg Blaesing (ID)
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1991
Ronald Feldstein, SUNY-Oneonta (NY)
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1975
Frank Harris (KY)
Sandy Keiser Edwards (AR)
John Whitesell (CA) |
1990
Lee Peyton, Peyton & Day Entertainment (FL)
Max Vest, University of Richmond (VA)
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1974
Bill Perrotta
Glen Cassis, North Adams State College (MA)
Don Light, Don Light Talent, Inc. (TN) |
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