02 Dec 2025

2025 Regional Award Honorees

Celebrating our 2025 NACA Regional Award honorees

Join us in congratulating our 2025 NACA Regional Award honorees! These individuals and programs represent the best of the Association.

Donald L. McCullough Award: Josh Luce, College of the Atlantic
Ken M. Bedini Student Leader Award: Lan Zheng from Babson College, Amanda Wrobel from Eastern Connecticut State University, and Michael Hemmings from Eastern Connecticut State University
David A. Ross New Professional Award: McKenzie Ward, Babson College
Maureen McDermott/Michelle Delaney Staff Programmer Award: Cheyenne Alexander, University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Kevin Fahey Graduate Assistant Award: MaKayla (MJ) Jackson, Eastern Connecticut State University
Northeast Diversity Achievement Award: Nicole Potestivo and Nyla Graham, Eastern Connecticut State University

Social Program of the Year Award: Late Nite Binghamton, Binghamton University
Programming Board of the Year Award: Saint Vincent College Activities Programming Board, Saint Vincent College
Outstanding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Award: CAB Lunar New Year, Rochester Institute of Technology
Outstanding Community Impact Award: CAB Presents: Munson's Last Spin, Rochester Institute of Technology
Mid Atlantic Spirit Award: SUNY Delhi Student Programming Board, SUNY Delhi
Campus Traditions Award: Campus Engagement Center, Holiday Village Program, La Salle University
Unsung Hero Award: Destiny Schanz, SUNY Delhi
Student Leader Award: Leah James, Towson University
Outstanding Associate Award: Adam Tobey, Concert Ideas
New Professional Award: Megan West, University of Delaware
Dr. Thomas E. Matthews Award for Outstanding Professionals: Emily Fry, University of Delaware

Programming Organization of the Year: Student Activities Board, University of Kentucky
Program of the Year: International Fashion Show, University of Louisville
Outstanding Campus Collaboration: SAMs Rock-A-Like, University of Akron
Outstanding New Professional: Alli Kulbago, Denison University

Outstanding Late-Night Program: Bulls Nite Out, University of South Florida
Outstanding Multicultural Program: Patio Tuesday: Fil-Am Fiesta, University of South Florida
Outstanding Undergraduate Student Leader: Ezekiel Rosado, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
C. Shaw Smith Founders: Jamar Whitfield, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Shuronda H. Smith Outstanding New Professional: Caitlyn Deam, University of South Florida
Outstanding Student Activities Professional: Nikki Goode, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Outstanding Social Media Award: @usf_cab, University of South Florida

The Markley Award: Taron Green, East Texas A&M University
Outstanding Advisor of the Year Award: Candice Dazet, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Outstanding Sense of Belonging Award - Individual: Candice Dazet, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Outstanding Commitment to Sense of Belonging Award - Program: Afro Fest, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Outstanding New Professional Award: Juan Olivo, East Texas A&M University
Program of the Year: Culture Fest, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Best Collaborative Program: Culture Fest, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Best Community Program: The BIG Event, East Texas A&M University
Best New Program: The Pride Resource Fair, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Campus Traditions Award: Lagniappe Day, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Outstanding In-Person Program Award: SLEAZE, University of California, Riverside
Outstanding New Program Award: Trivia Nights, Wildcat Events Board, University of Arizona
Shelley K. Bannish Award for Outstanding Staff Advisor: Skylar Paul, Linn-Benton Community College