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 | Â |
 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  Dr. Emily Perlow, Worcester Polytechnic Institute  Jess Turuc, University of Utah  Joshua Welch, University of Georgia  Dr. Christina Witkowicki, LaunchPoint |
 2019 |  Dominic Greene, Delta Upsilon International Fraternity  Dr. Byron Hughes, Virginia Tech  Jennifer Leung, William & Mary  Michelle Marchand, Delta Upsilon International Fraternity  Kara Miller McCarty, Cornell University |
 2018 |  Michelle Guobadia, UNC Charlotte  Heather Matthews Kirk, North American Interfraternity Conference  Justin J. Kirk, Delta Upsilon Fraternity  Dave Conner, The College of New Jersey |
 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 |
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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 |