Awards
AACRAO Honorary Membership
Awarded by the Board of Directors, honorary membership is offered to AACRAO members who are retiring from a member institution or are leaving the profession. Recipients of the award will also have demonstrated a commitment to the association through participation and service to AACRAO.
2008 Award Recipient: Joe Roof
AACRAO Award for Excellence in International Education
The Award for Excellence in International Education is bestowed upon an individual in the field of international education who has demonstrated a commitment to internationalism and has not only made an impact on the profession but on those that serve in it as well. Contributions include, but are not limited to: leadership, publications, contribution to conferences and programs, and special projects.
2008 Award Recipient: William Paver
APEX Award
The APEX Award, sponsored by SunGard Higher Education and AACRAO, recognizes individuals for enhancing the administration and delivery of higher education through the effective management and use of information resources, namely information, technology, and services. The prestigious award is presented at the Opening General Session of the AACRAO Annual Meeting. SunGard Higher Education will donate $5,000 in the recipient's name to his or her college or university scholarship fund.
2008 Award Recipient: Wayne Sigler
Elbert W. Ockerman State and Regional Professional Activity Award
The Elbert W. Ockerman State and Regional Professional Activity Award recognizes up to three outstanding state and regional professional activities such as program sessions, projects, workshops, and publications. Honorees are awarded $500 and the opportunity to present at the State and Regional Officers Workshop.
2008 Award Recipients: Michigan ACRAO; Upper Midwest and WI ACRAO;
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Founders Award for Leadership
The Founders Award for Leadership is presented for vision, leadership, and longevity of service to the profession. It is awarded to an AACRAO member who has contributed for seven or more years, and has held two or more leadership roles in the association. This award is named in honor of those who founded AACRAO to meet the needs of the profession.
2008 Award Recipients: Kimra Schipporeit and Stanley Henderson
Thomas A. Bilger Citation for Service
The Thomas A. Bilger Citation for Service is presented for service to AACRAO and is awarded to a member who has five or more years of service and has provided outstanding contributions to conferences and programs, special projects, task forces, committee assignments, or other positions.
2008 Award Recipient: Heather Eckstein
Exemplary New Member Award
The Exemplary New Member Award is presented to professionals who have, within the first five years of their membership, made an exceptional or unique contribution that demonstrates promise as a future AACRAO leader. The award may be given to up to five recipients annually.
2008 Award Recipient: Luke Schultheis