This award was established in 2019 and recognizes an AFA Foundation volunteer that has gone above and beyond to advance the mission of the AFA Foundation and encourage others to do the same.
| Year | Recipients |
| 2023 | Andy Huston |
| 2022 | Allison Foster, Alpha Chi Omega |
| 2021 | Jonathan Brant |
| 2020 | Claire Dixon |
| 2019 | Amy Vojta |
This award was established in 2003 and re-named for Shelley Sutherland upon her retirement in 2011. The purpose is to annually recognize outstanding volunteer service by an Association member in an official AFA volunteer role. The individual has devoted consistent and impactful contributions to Association initiatives or efforts through their volunteer role, no matter the length of time they have been a volunteer. They are consistent and reliable, communicative, and committed to the values and mission of the Association as demonstrated through their service. The Awards and Recognition Committee does not oversee this award as winners are selected by the Board of Directors and Central Office Staff.
| Year | Recipients |
| 2023 |
Emilie Dye, Perspectives Editorial Board Co-Editor |
| 2022 |
Brittany Barnes Deeg, Awards & Recognition Chair, RISE Partnerships |
| 2021 | Dr. James Barber, Perspectives Editor |
| 2020 | Brooke Goodman, Delta Phi Epsilon Natalie Padron, Colorado State University |
| 2019 | Emilie Dye, Duke University Kim Monteaux De Freitas, Ohio State University |
| 2018 | Tyler Manning, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships |
| 2017 | Lindsay Sell, Colorado State University Emilee Danielson-Burke, Theta Xi Fraternity Cassie Gerhardt, University of North Dakota |
| 2016 | Annie Carlson Welch, North Carolina State University Daniel Hernandez, University of Texas at Dallas Christine Lowe, Sigma Kappa |
| 2015 | Amy Vojta, Rutgers University |
| 2014 | Beth Conder, Butler University Dr. Anita Cory, University of Iowa Steve Whitby, Warehouse 242 |
| 2013 | Christine Loy, Essentials editorial board, Sigma Kappa Viancca Williams, Annual Meeting Educational Programs chair, University of South Florida Emilee Danielson Burke, Essentials editorial board, Shippensburg University Noah Borton, Perspectives editorial board, Delta Upsilon International Fraternity |
| 2012 | Teniell Trolian, Perspectives editorial board, University of Iowa Heather Matthews Kirk, AdvanceU Planning Team, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Allison St. Germain, Perspectives editor, Delta Zeta Sorority |
| 2011 | Alex Brown, Region I Membership, Marketing, and Recruitment Team, Keene State College Amy Colvin, First 90 Days Program chair, Alpha Chi Omega Jennifer Leung, Annual Meeting Planning Team chair, College of William & Mary Liz Osborne, Essentials editorial board, Oklahoma State University |
| 2010 | Robin Carr, Region III Membership, Marketing, and Recruitment Team, Eastern Illinois University Brian Clarke, Region V Membership, Marketing, and Recruitment Team, University of California, Irvine Philip Covington, Student Conduct Resource Guide, University of South Dakota Emilee Danielson, Essentials editorial board, Shippensburg State University Cat Sohor, IFC Resource Guide chair, Advising Fraternities and Sororities Manual Workgroup, Region I MMR Team, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Teniell Trolian, Essentials editorial board, Kent State University |
| 2009 | Dan Bureau, CAS liaison, Indiana University Jenni Glick, Essentials editorial board, Northwestern University Dominic Greene, Awards & Recognition chair, Northwestern University Johanne Jensen, Essentials editorial board, University of Arizona Emily Perlow, Essentials editor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| 2008 | Jason Bergeron, Assessment Committee, Michigan Technological University Veronica Hunter, Membership Intake Workgroup, Lehigh University Jackie Isaacson, Essentials editorial board, Phi Mu Fraternity Helen Rotnem, Consultant Training Workgroup chair, The Ohio State University Lindsay Sell, Essentials editorial board, University of Connecticut |
| 2007 | Anne Arseneau, volunteer coordinator, College of William & Mary Thad Doyle, region III director, University of Akron Chad Ellsworth, Research Advancement Committee chair, University of Minnesota Will Foran, Essentials editorial board, Western Illinois University Lea Hanson, Essentials editor, Colorado State University Casey Stevents, First 90 Days Program chair, University of Tampa |
| 2006 | Dan Bureau, Oracle associate editor, Perspectives editorial board, NHS/NHPW liaison, Indiana University Beth Conder, 2007 Conference chair, Alpha Chi Omega Erin Huffman, Essentials editorial board, Northwestern University Zach Nicolazzo, Essentials editorial board, Dartmouth College Allison Swick-Duttine, Perspectives editor, SUNY – Plattsburgh |
| 2005 | Michael Esposito, Nominating Committee, Boise State University Lea Hanson Leier, Professional Development Committee chair, Colorado State University Timothy Haskell, Oracle advisory board, Chapman University Grahaeme Hesp, Oracle editor, Florida State University Kelly Jo Karnes, 2006 Conference chair, Old Dominion University Billy Molasso, Oracle advisory board, Northern Illinois University |
| 2004 | Cassie Barnhardt, Perspectives editor, Dartmouth University Kyle Jordan, Pacific Northwest area coordinator, Washington State University Tracy Maxwell, Hazing Prevention Workgroup, CAMPUSPEAK Stephen Rupprecht, NASPA liaison, Drexel University Linda Wardhammar, Editorial board, Teller, Nominating Committee, Hazing Prevention Workgroup, Saint Louis University |
| 2003 | Bob Gordon, IATF liaison, BG Consulting Lillian Hallstrand, Diversity Issues Committee, Baldwin-Wallace College Doug Lange, CAS liaison, Evolve Learning Karyn Nishimura Sneath, Graduate Training Track Workgroup, Npower |
| 2002 | Outstanding Area Coordinators Janna Basler, Kansas/Missouri area coordinator, University of Missouri-Columbia Ossie Benitah, Florida area coordinator, Embry-Riddle University Kathleen Holmes, Pacific Northwest area coordinator, University of Puget Sound Kevin Konecny, Ohio area coordinator, Bowling Green State University Dino Martinez, Ohio area coordinator, Miami University David Rogers, New England area coordinator, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Outstanding Liaison: Bob Gordon, IATF liaison, University of Akron Outstanding Member Services Chair: Beth Saul, Student Development Committee, University of Southern California |
| 2001 | Outstanding Area Coordinators Monica Lee Miranda, New York area coordinator, University of Rochester Todd Sullivan, Florida area coordinator, Florida International University Kristin Norton, Indiana area coordinator, Depauw University Bryan VanOsdale, Iowa/Missouri area coordinator, Northwest Missouri State University Jamison Keller, Southern California/Nevada area coordinator, California State University, Northridge Outstanding Liaison: Victor Felts, NIC liaison, Louisiana State University Outstanding Member Services Chair: Dan Bureau, Professional & Student Development Overall chair, University of Illinois |
| 2000 | Outstanding Area Coordinators Brenda Lutovsky, Eastern Pennsylvania area coordinator, Shippensburg University Jay Anhorn, North Carolina/South Carolina area coordinator, Coastal Carolina University Angelina Flinn, Illinois area coordinator, Illinois Wesleyan University Phil Covington, Nebraska/Kansas area coordinator, Emporia State University Outstanding Liaisons Gregory Singleton, FEA liaison, University of Miami Jim Johnson, ACUI liaison, Southern Indiana University Outstanding Member Services Chair: Matt Butts, Risk Management Committee, Kent State University |
| 1999 | Outstanding Area Coordinators Colleen Brannan, NY Public Schools area coordinator, SUNY Oneonta Damien Duchamp, Virginia area coordinator, Longwood College Ed Lenane, Southern Ohio area coordinator, Denison University Matt Butts, Northern Ohio area coordinator, Kent State University Dan Bureau, New Mexico/Arizona area coordinator, University of New Mexico Phil Covington, Nebraska/Kansas area coordinator, Emporia State University Outstanding Liaison: Richard Walker, NIC liaison, University of Miami Outstanding Member Services Chair: Cairn Anderson Lindloff, Professional & Student Development Overall committee, Colorado School of Mines |
| 1998 | Outstanding Area Coordinators Teri Gerberg Reinhart, New Jersey area coordinator, The College of New Jersey Pete Jones, North Carolina/South Carolina area coordinator, University of North Carolina, Greensboro Genevieve Evans Taylor, MN, WI, SD, ND area coordinator, University of South Dakota Barb Treadway, IA, KS, NE, MO area coordinator, University of Nebraska, Omaha Tricia Durgin, WA,ID,MT,OR area coordinator, University of Idaho Outstanding Liaison: Judy Preston, AFA/NPHC liaison, University of Connecticut Outstanding Member Services Chair: Tracy Maxwell, Current Issues Overall committee, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater |
| 1997 | Outstanding Area Coordinators Rick Brown, New Jersey area coordinator, New Jersey Institute of Technology Stevan Veldkamp, Michigan area coordinator, Western Michigan University Beth Searcy, North Carolina & South Carolina area coordinator, Gardner-Webb College Scott Carter, Southern California area coordinator, UCLA Outstanding Liaison: Claudia Shamp, AFA/NPC liaison, University of Georgia Outstanding Member Services Chair: Gary Dickstein, Professional Development Committee, Wright State University |
| 1996 | Outstanding Area Coordinators Michael Wiseman, Eastern Region area coordinator, University of Massachusetts-Amherst Chip Marrara, Southern Region area coordinator, University of Georgia Rosalind Roland, Mid-American Region area coordinator, St. Mary’s University Frank Shushok, Western Region area coordinator, Northern Arizona University Outstanding Conference Committee Chair: Charlie Warner, Publications chair, West Chester University Outstanding Liaison: Douglas Lange, CAS liason, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Outstanding Member Services Chair: Peter Smithhisler, Marketing & Membership Development chair, Colorado State University |
| 1995 | Outstanding Area Coordinators Neal Dorow, Eastern area coordinator, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lori Hart, Southern area coordinator, Georgia State University Rosalind Roland, Mid-American area coordinator, St. Mary’s University Mary Korte, Mid-American area coordinator, Iowa State University Vickie Geary, Western area coordinator, California State Polytechnic University Mariam Taft, Western area coordinator, Santa Clara University Outstanding Conference Committee Chair: Amy Vojta, Publications committee, Miami University Outstanding Liaison: Jennifer Jones, NPHC liaison, University of Arizona Outstanding Member Services Chair: John Logan, University of Cincinnati |
| 1994 | Outstanding Area Coordinators Neal Dorow, Eastern area coordinator, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Marian Taft, Western area coordinator, Santa Clara University Andy Robison, Eastern area coordinator, University of New Hampshire Todd Wiggen, Southern area coordinator, West Georgia College Jane Campaigne, Mid-American area coordinator, Indiana University Nancy Bihl-Rutkowski, Mid-Amercian area coordinator, Ohio Wesleyan University Outstanding Conference Committee Chair: Linda Wilson-Davis, Workshops Outstanding Liaison: Alison Bartel-Lord, AFA/NPC liaison Outstanding Member Services Chair: Brit Katz, Awards chair |
| 1993 | Outstanding Area Coordinators Edward Dadez, Eastern area coordinator, Bucknell University John Logan, Mid-American area coordinator, University of Houston Steve Dealph, Southern area coordinator, Longwood College Helen Becker, Western area coordinator, University of Washington Outstanding Conference Committee Chairs: Shelli Herman, University of Florida Nancy Bihl-Rutkowski, Ohio Wesleyan Outstanding Liaison: Ron Binder, University of Georgia Outstanding Member Services Chair: Marita Labedz-Poll, University of Rochester |
| 1992 | This award was established in 2003 and re-named for Shelley Sutherland upon her retirement in 2011. The purpose is to annually recognize outstanding volunteer service by an Association member in an official AFA volunteer role. The individual has devoted consistent and impactful contributions to Association initiatives or efforts through their volunteer role, no matter the length of time they have been a volunteer. They are consistent and reliable, communicative, and committed to the values and mission of the Association as demonstrated through their service. The Awards and Recognition Committee does not oversee this award as winners are selected by the Board of Directors and Central Office Staff. Outstanding Area Coordinators Charlie Warner, Eastern area coordinator, West Chester University Pete Smithhisler, Mid-American area coordinator, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks Shelli Herman, Southern area coordinator, University of Florida Cari Cohen, Western area coordinator, University of California, Fullerton Carolyn Soth, Western area coordinator, San Jose State University Outstanding Liaisons: Marita Labedz-Poll, AFA/NACA liaison, University of Rochester Outstanding Member Services Chair: Rick Morat, Diversity Issues Committee, California State University, San Diego |
This award is presented to a senior college/university administrator (president/chancellor, provost, senior student affairs officer, etc.) who has demonstrated a continued commitment to the advancement of fraternities and sororities. The individual should have demonstrated a consistent record of support and advocacy for the fraternal experiences on the campus on which the individual has worked, commitment to fostering positive change in the fraternity/sorority community, building partnerships within higher education and the interfraternal community, and mentoring both new and seasoned professionals. Strong candidates for this award have 15+ years of professional experience but are not required to be in the senior administrator role for 15+ years.
| Year | Recipient |
| 2023 | Dr. Kathryn Cavins-Tull, Texas Christian University |
| 2022 | Victor Wilson, University of Georgia |
| 2021 | Dr. Stephanie Russell Krebs, University of Tampa |
| 2020 | Dr. D’Andra Mull, University of Florida |
| 2019 | Dr. Joanne Smith, Texas State University – San Marcos |
| 2018 | Richard Walker, Ed. D, University of Houston System |
| 2017 | Melissa Vito, Ph.D., University of Arizona |
| 2016 | Walter M. Kimbrough, Ph.D., Dillard University |
| 2015 | Ginger Ambler, Ph.D., College of William & Mary |
| 2014 | Gregory Singleton, Austin Peay State University |
| 2013 | Dr. Kent L. Gardner |
This award was established in 1982 in honor of the retiring executive director of the National Interfraternity Conference. This award is presented to an individual not employed at an institution of higher education who has demonstrated a continued commitment to the fraternity/sorority community beyond the individual’s respective organization. The individual should have assisted in developing partnerships with higher education and the interfraternal community, fostered positive change to advance the fraternal movement, and served as a role model for students and professionals. Strong candidates for this award have 15+ years of professional experience.
| Year | Recipient |
| 2023 | Rasheed Ali Cromwell, The Harbor Institute |
| 2022 | Libby Anderson, CAE, Zeta Beta Tau |
| 2021 | Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships |
| 2020 | Tracy Maxwell, Hazing Prevention.Org |
| 2019 | Dr. Mari Ann Callais, Delta Delta Delta Fraternity |
| 2018 | Jessica Gendron Williams, The Center for Leadership Excellence |
| 2017 | Kaye E. Schendel, Delta Upsilon Fraternity |
| 2016 | Lori Hart, Ph.D., Pi Kappa Phi |
| 2015 | Tom Jelke, Ph.D., T. Jelke Solutions |
| 2014 | Elizabeth “Betty” Ahlemeyer Quick, Gamma Phi Beta, National Panhellenic Conference |
| 2013 | Rick Barnes, Pennington & Co., CAMPUSPEAK, Rick Barnes Presents |
| 2012 | Mary Peterson, Sigma Lambda Beta/Sigma Lambda Gamma |
| 2011 | Mark Koepsell, Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values |
| 2010 | Julie Cain Burkhard, Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity |
| 2009 | Peter D. Smithhisler, North-American Interfraternity Conference |
| 2008 | Sue Kraft Fussell, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity |
| 2007 | Michael A. McRee, Leadershape |
| 2006 | Ginny Carroll, inGiNuity |
| 2005 | Marilyn Fordham, Delta Gamma Fraternity |
| 2004 | David B. Stollman, CAMPUSPEAK |
| 2003 | Karyn Nishimura Sneath, Npower |
| 2002 | Jon Hockman |
| 2001 | Dr. Will Keim |
| 2000 | William Jenkins, Phi Kappa Tau Foundation |
| 1999 | T.J. Sullivan, CAMPUSPEAK, Inc. |
| 1998 | Jonathan J. Brant, National Interfraternity Conference |
| 1997 | Drew Hunter, BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network |
| 1996 | William Schwartz, Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity |
| 1995 | Maureen Syring, Delta Gamma Fraternity |
| 1994 | Joel Goldman, OTH Consultants |
| 1993 | Daisy M. Wood, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. |
| 1992 | Betty Woods, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity |
| 1991 | Chuck Loring, Phi Sigma Kappa, National Interfraternity Conference |
| 1990 | Dr. Moses C. Norman |
| 1989 | Ed Pease, Indiana State University |
| 1988 | T.J. Schmitz, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity |
| 1987 | Dave Westol, Theta Chi Fraternity |
| 1986 | George W. Spaysk, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity |
| 1985 | Mary Burt Nash, Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity |
| 1984 | Eileen Stevens, C.H.U.C.K. |
| 1983 | Betty Mullins Jones, Alpha Phi Fraternity |
| 1982 | Jack L. Anson, National Interfraternity Conference |
This award is presented to an individual in the field of higher education who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to fraternities and sororities. The individual should have demonstrated a commitment to fostering positive change on college campuses through the advisement of the fraternity/sorority community, building partnerships in higher education and the interfraternal community, had positive and lasting impact on both campuses of employment and the profession of fraternity/sorority advising, and mentoring new and seasoned professionals. Strong candidates for this award have 15+ years of professional experience.
| Year | Recipient |
| 2023 | Amy Vojta, Rutgers State University of New Jersey |
| 2022 | Dr. Carolyn Whittier |
| 2021 | Allison Swick-Duttine, SUNY Plattsburgh |
| 2020 | Dr. Dan Bureau, University of Memphis |
| 2019 | Dr. Monica Lee Miranda, University of South Florida |
| 2018 | Jennifer “JJ” Jones, Southern Methodist University |
| 2017 | Mindy Sopher, North Carolina State University |
| 2016 | Mandy Womack, University of San Diego |
| 2015 | Charley Pride, Ph.D., Western Kentucky University |
| 2014 | Anne Arseneau, College of William & Mary |
| 2013 | Dr. Tisa Mason, Fort Hays State University |
| 2012 | Doug Case, San Diego State University |
| 2011 | Dr. Ron Binder, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford |
| 2010 | Dr. Larry W. Lunsford, Florida International University |
| 2009 | Steve Veldkamp, Indiana University |
| 2008 | Dr. William “Bill” Nelson, University of Iowa |
| 2007 | Michael Hayes, University of Maryland |
| 2006 | Jennifer Jones-Hall, Valparaiso University |
| 2005 | Dr. Walter Kimbrough, Philander Smith College |
| 2004 | Charles Warner, West Chester University |
| 2003 | Dr. Charles Eberly, Eastern Illinois University |
| 2002 | Judith A. Sindlinger, University of Central Florida |
| 2001 | Daniel A. Williams, University of Oregon |
| 2000 | Dr. Vic Boschini, Illinois State University |
| 1999 | Shelley Sutherland, University of Oregon |
| 1998 | Thomas J. “Sparky” Reardon, University of Mississippi |
| 1997 | Wayne S. Colvin, Bowling Green State University |
| 1996 | Barb Robel, Kansas State University |
| 1995 | Dr. Drury G. Bagwell, University of Maryland |
| 1994 | Dr. Edward Whipple, Bowling Green State University |
| 1993 | Dr. Kent Gardner, University of Texas, Arlington |
| 1992 | Carol Thompson, University of Arizona |
| 1991 | Dr. Edward King, Bradley University |
| 1990 | Dr. Richard McKaig, Indiana University |
| 1989 | Barbie Tootle, The Ohio State University |
| 1988 | Dr. Thomas G. Goodale, Virginia Tech University |
| 1987 | Dr. Edward H. Hammond, Fort Hays State University |
| 1986 | Dr. Stanley R. Levy, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana |
| 1985 | Dr. Robert Etheridge |
| 1984 | Jayne Wade Anderson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln |
| 1983 | Dr. William Nester, University of Nebraska, Kearney |
| 1982 | Dr. Karlem Riess, Tulane University |
| 1981 | Herman B. Wells, Indiana University |
| 1980 | Dr. Robert H. Shaffer, Indiana University |
This award was created in 1985 and re-named for AFA’s second Executive Director, Sue Kraft Fussell, in 2006. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals who have exhibited outstanding achievements in one or more of the following areas: service to the fraternity/sorority industry; AFA; programming and/or service which reaches beyond the recipient’s campus/organization and scope of role; development and research activities; and/or service to the college and fraternity/sorority communities. Sue Kraft Fussell Distinguished Service Awards will be presented to no more than five members of the Association each year. Strong candidates for this award have 10+ years of professional experience.
| Year | Recipients |
| 2023 |
Dr. Michael Goodman, University of Texas at Austin |
| 2022 | John Mountz, East Carolina University Dra. Viancca Williams, Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Dr. Gary Wiser, Clemson University Dr. Joshua Shutts, Dyad Strategies |
| 2021 | Adam Cantley, University of Delaware Chris Jefferson, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Kim Monteaux De Freitas, The Ohio State University |
| 2020 |
Dr. John DiSarro, University of Rochester |
| 2019 |
Dominic Greene, Delta Upsilon International Fraternity |
| 2018 |
Michelle Guobadia, UNC Charlotte |
| 2017 | Noah Borton, Delta Upsilon Fraternity Thad M. Doyle, University of Akron Jason R. Kilmer, Ph.D., University of Washington Juan R. Guardia, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati Veronica H. Moore, Delta Upsilon Fraternity |
| 2016 | Ashley Dye, University of Illinois Cassie Gerhardt, Ph.D., University of North Dakota Gentry McCreary, Ph.D., Dyad Strategies, LLC Beth Stathos, J.D., Chi Omega Fraternity |
| 2015 | William Foran, North-American Interfraternity Conference Wendi Kinney, State University of New York Geneseo Jennifer Levering, Miami University Jeremiah Shinn, Ph.D., Boise State University Tim Wilkinson, Wake Forest University |
| 2014 | Beth Conder, Butler University Dr. Anita Cory, University of Iowa Steve Whitby, Warehouse 242 |
| 2013 | Andrea Cooper, speaker, educator, advocate Lisa Fedler Swiontek, Sigma Kappa Foundation Kelly Jo Karnes, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville |
| 2012 | Dr. Tisa Mason, Fort Hays State University Kim Novak, NovakTalks Josh Orendi, Phired Up Productions Dr. Scott Reikofski, University of Pennsylvania |
| 2011 | Dr. Grahaeme A. Hesp, Foundation for International Education Bonnie Wunsch, Alpha Epsilon Phi Carolyn E. Whittier, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University Angela Guillory, Louisiana State University Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships |
| 2010 | Shelly Brown Dobek, North Carolina State University Amanda S. Bureau, CAE, CVA Laura Sweet, East Carolina University & Sigma Sigma Sigma Brian Tenclinger, Sigma Phi Epsilon Mandy Womack, University of San Diego |
| 2009 | Dan Bureau, Indiana University Dr. Lori Hart, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity & CAMPUSPEAK Deb Ensor, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Jennifer Jones, Southern Methodist University Kyle Pendleton, Purdue University |
| 2008 | Jackie G. Isaacson, Phi Mu Fraternity Monica Lee Miranda Smalls, University of Rochester Rueben D. Perez, University of Kansas Todd C. Sullivan, University of Connecticut Matthew Supple, University of Maryland, College Park |
| 2007 | Bethany Deines, Sigma Sigma Sigma Tracy Maxwell, HazingPrevention.org Mindy Sopher, North Carolina State University Allison Swick-Duttine, SUNY Plattsburgh Amy Vojta, Rutgers University |
| 2006 | Ginny Carroll, inGinuity Cari Cook, Delta Delta Delta Fraternity Mitch Crane, CAMPUSPEAK Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects Patricia H. Goodfriend, Herff Jones, Inc. H. Robert Gordon, University of Arizona Thomas B. Jelke, t.jelke solutions Suzanne Kilgannon, DePaul University Mark Koepsell, Colorado State University Doug Lange, Evolve Learning Gregory S. Mason, University of Central Florida Mike McRee, LeaderShape Betty Quick, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Wesley Schaub, Case Western Reserve University David L. Westol, Theta Chi Fraternity Shane L. Windmeyer, Lambda 10 Betty Jeanne Wolfe Taylor, University of Texas, Austin |
| 2005 | Jonathan Brant, Beta Theta Pi Foundation Anne Arseneau, College of William and Mary Mike Hayes, University of Maryland Mari Ann Callais Andy Robison, Purdue University/Theta Chi Fraternity |
| 2004 | Libby Anderson, Central Missouri State University Jamison Keller, California State University, Northridge Megan Vadnais, Phi Kappa Tau Linda Wardhammar, Saint Louis University |
| 2003 | Rosalind Alderman, St. Mary’s University Jane Campaigne, University of South Florida Angie Carr, University of Kansas Melissa Flanagan, University of Dayton |
| 2002 | Ellen Archibald, University of California, Los Angeles Genevieve Evans Taylor, University of South Dakota Jennifer Jones-Hall, Valparaiso University Thomas Murphy, Lycoming College Charlie Warner, West Chester University |
| 2001 | Scott Carter, University of California, Los Angeles Victor Felts, Louisiana State University Stephen Rupprecht, Drexel University Kaye Schendel, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse Mary Beth Seiler, University of Michigan |
| 2000 | JoAnn Arnholt, Rutgers University K. Megan Manning, Texas A&M University Beth Saul, University of Southern California Greg Singleton, University of Miami Tracy Stuck, The Ohio State University1999 Ron Binder, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Carole Cox, Ohio University Rick Morat, University of the Pacific Mark Potrafka, University of Missouri, Rolla Michael Wiseman, University of Massachusetts, Amherst |
| 1998 | Rick Barnes, Texas Christian University Alison Bartel, University of Richmond Teresa Loser, DePauw University Judy Preston, University of Connecticut Pete Smithhisler, Colorado State University |
| 1997 | Brian Breittholz, Miami University Ed Engelbride, SUNY Plattsburgh Dan Maxwell, University of Arizona Claudia Shamp, University of Georgia |
| 1996 | Steve Dealph, Northwestern University Rick Funk, Pennsylvania State University Charles Pride, Western Kentucky University Shelley Sutherland, University of Oregon |
| 1995 | Dr. Bridget Guernsey Riordan, Emory University Derick Morat, University of the Pacific Sherri Sanders, University of Texas, Austin Terry Zacker, University of Maryland, College Park |
| 1994 | Patrick Naessens, University of the Pacific William “Bill” Nelson, University of Kansas Aldous “Al” Page, (in memoriam) Syracuse University Richard “Chip” Voorneveld, College of Charleston |
| 1993 | Doug Case, San Diego State University Melody Hokanson, University of South Carolina Marita Labedz-Poll, University of Rochester Barb Robel, Kansas State University |
| 1992 | Paul DeWine, University of California, San Diego Joni Knight Burke, University of Louisville Mary Peterson, University of Iowa Ellen Servetnick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| 1991 | Terry Appolonia, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sonia ImMasche, Colorado State University Adlon Jorgensen, University of Illinois Barbara Ross, University of Southern Mississippi |
| 1990 | Gary Bonas, Villanova University Vic Boschini, Butler University Michael Hughes Barb Robel, Kansas State University Judy Trott, University of Mississippi |
| 1989 | Larry Lunsford, Robert Morris College Jo Rumsey, University of Michigan Richard Walker, University of Miami Ed Whipple, Eastern Montana University |
| 1988 | Dino DiBernardi, Appalachian State University Patrick Farley, Duquesne University Kim Padulo, University of San Diego Barbie Tootle, The Ohio State University |
| 1987 | Craig Peterson, Clarkson University Thomas “Sparky” Reardon, University of Mississippi Michael Shonrock, Texas Tech University Carol Thompson, University of Arizona |
| 1986 | Bud Richey, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Michael Schermer, Illinois State University Shelley Sutherland, Indiana State University |
| 1985 |
Bill Brennan, Oregon State University |
This award was established in 1990 and re-named for AFA’s first Executive Director, Gayle Webb, upon her retirement in 1999. The purpose is to annually recognize outstanding contributions to the field of fraternity/sorority advising by one AFA member who is a campus-based professional and one AFA member who is an inter/national organization staff member during the individual’s first three years of Association membership (not inclusive of time as a graduate student or inter/national organization consultant). Nominees will be judged on achievements in their professional experience and impact at either a college/university or as part of an inter/national organization staff, contributions to the field of fraternity and sorority advising broadly including Association service, and outstanding projects/program/initiatives implemented during their professional experience. Two awards may be given each year, one to a campus-based professional, and one to a headquarters professional.
| Year | Recipient |
| 2023 |
Lindsy Perry, Austin Peay State University |
| 2022 | Patrick Githens, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Jayde Ware, Iowa State University |
| 2021 | LaShatà Grayson, Indiana State University Will Cangialosi, The Ohio State University |
| 2020 | Lorae Bonamy, University of Maryland, College Park Christina Parle, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity |
| 2019 | Jessica Ashton, East Carolina University Brooke Goodman, Delta Phi Epsilon |
| 2018 | Hunter Hartwig, The Ohio State University |
| 2017 | Brittany Barnes, Purdue University Kate Wehby, Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority |
| 2016 | Bonny Shade, University of North Carolina, Charlotte |
| 2015 | James Crawford, Vanderbilt University |
| 2014 | Leslie Schacht, University of Iowa |
| 2013 | Christina Wellhouser, University of California, Berkeley |
| 2012 | Alex Brown, Keene State College |
| 2011 | Annie Carlson, University of Oregon |
| 2010 | Michelle Marchand, Lehigh University |
| 2009 | Veronica Hunter, Lehigh University |
| 2008 | Lindsay Sell, University of Connecticut |
| 2007 | Amy Rosen, Otterbein College |
| 2006 | Shannon Greybar Milliken, DePaul University |
| 2005 | Megan Johnson, Dartmouth College |
| 2004 | Kyle F. Jordan, Washington State University |
| 2003 | Nicole Manley, Duke University |
| 2002 | Nathan Thomas, Bradley University |
| 2001 | Todd Sullivan, Florida International University |
| 2000 | Dan Bureau, University of New Mexico |
| 1999 | Jon Ness, Loyola University, New Orleans |
| 1998 | Mike McRee, University of Oregon |
| 1997 | Stephen Rupprecht, Pennsylvania State University |
| 1996 | Mary Beth Carroll, University of South Carolina |
| 1995 | Thomas Jelke, Florida State University |
| 1994 | Walter Kimbrough, Emory University |
| 1993 | Noel Landuyt, University of Texas, Austin |
| 1992 | Joseph Bertolino, East Stroudsburg University |
| 1991 | Mark Latimer, University of Oregon |
| 1990 | R. Brit Katz, Northeast Louisiana University |
