RECOGNITION OF HONOR: ANNUAL AWARDS
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NASPA HONORS prominent higher education and student affairs leaders, programs, and initiatives for contribution to and impact on the field. All NASPA members are encouraged to submit nominations for our annual awards. For more information, please visit naspa.org/about/awards.
2025 Distinguished Pillar of the Profession This award is presented annually in conjunction with the Pillars of the Profession award. The Foundation Board selects previous Pillars of the Profession who continue to grow and strengthen the student affairs field. This is the NASPA Foundation’s highest honor.
George D. Kuh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research Jason R. Kilmer, Ph.D, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Natasha N. Croom, Associate Professor of Higher Education, Clemson University Bobby E. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award Nanette Vega, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and Founding Dean for the Office of Belonging and Inclusive Excellence, University of Miami Doris Michiko Ching Award for Excellence as a Student Affairs Professional Andrew Hua, Director of Student Affairs Case Management Services, University of California-San Diego AVP/Senior Level Student Affairs Professional Award Dr. Laura Osteen, Assistant Vice President, Tulane University
Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA Dr. Bette M. Simmons, Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management (retired), County College of Morris Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Performance as a Dean Dr. Maureen Keefe, Vice President of Student Development, Massachusetts College of Art and Design Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award Dr. Doris Michiko Ching, Vice President for Student Affairs (retired), University of Hawai’i at Manoa NASPA Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award Runner Up Dr. Brandy Propst, Elon University Out Here Fighting For My Life: Exploring the Experiences of Black Women Student Affairs Professionals and Critical Incidents in Workplace Relationships with White Women at Historically White Institutions NASPA Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award Winner Dr. Lisa Yannick, West Chester University of Pennsylvania Institutional Factors Associated with Closing the Equity Gap in Six-Year Graduation Rates at Public Four-Year Universities
Kevin Kruger President Emeritus NASPA
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The President’s Award Dr. Ellen J. Neufeldt, President, California State University-San Marcos
Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, President, Claflin University
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