CSPA-NYS is proud to offer awards in recognition of outstanding student affairs practitioners and scholars working in New York State. These awards were previously offered and retired in 2019.

Outstanding Contribution to the Profession Award

To honor a professional for outstanding service or significant contribution to the post-secondary student personnel profession. Recipients of this award must be members of the profession who have contributed significantly to or provided outstanding service to the student personnel profession and have at least five (5) years of professional experience.

Past Recipients: 2018 - D. Ekow King; 2017 - Dr. Jeffrey Putman; 2016 - Dr. Ann Marie Klotz; 2015 - Dr. Timothy Ecklund; 2013 - Dr. Sandra Estanek; 2012 - Dr. Thomas Matthews; 2009 - Mike D’Attilio; 2008 - Michael D’Arcangelo; 2007 - Richard Herdlein; 2006 – Susan Salvador; 2005 - Christine Strong; 2004 - Amy Reynolds; 2003 - Robin Diana; 2002 - Margaret McCarthy; 2001- Marion Schrank; 2000 - Timothy Gallineau

Distinguished Service to Higher Education Award

To honor an educator who has given distinguished service to higher education and whose ideas show considerable promise for improving the quality of the learning climate in post-secondary institutions. Recipient must have been a practicing educator in post-secondary education for a minimum of five (5) years.

Past Recipients: 2018 - Dr. Amy Wilson; 2016 - Christopher Malik; 2014 - Dr. Richard Herdlein; 2013 - Dr. Kimberly Kline; 2011 - Dr. Timothy Gallineau;  2008 - Logan Hazen; 2007 - Debra Rowe; 2006 - Luca Maurer; 2005 - Robert Bonfiglio; 2004 - Raechele Pope; 2003 - Ray Schwarz; 2002 - Vincent Tinto; 2001 - Patrick Love; 2000 - Cathy McHugh-Engstrom

Significant Research / Publication Award

To call attention to a significant piece (e.g. outstanding thesis, dissertation, field study) or published report (e.g. journal article, monograph, book) having both intrinsic merit and educational significance for the field of student personnel as practiced in post-secondary education institutions. Recipients of this award must be a practicing professional or a masters or doctoral candidate in the field of student personnel or a supporting discipline, OR the author of a major book or article appearing in a journal in the field of student personnel.  The author must be currently living in New York State or the knowledge was created at a New York State institution of higher education.

Past Recipients: 2016 - Luca Maurer; 2009 - Wendy Neifeld Wheeler; 2006 - Richard Herdlein; 2004 - Raechele Pope, Amy Reynolds, John Mueller; 2000 - Keith Anderson

Meritorious Contribution as a New Professional Award

To honor an outstanding new professional member of the Association for an innovative contribution to their campus and/or CSPA-NYS. Recipients of the award must be three years or less in a full-time position in student affairs. A description detailing the nature of the contribution/project must accompany the nomination. Recipients for this award must be members of the Association.

Past Recipients: 2018 - Anne Continetti; 2017 -  Chelsea Montrois; 2016 - Colvin Georges, Jr; 2015 - Stephanie Magin; 2013 - Allyson Kocivar; 2012 - Laura Dulski; 2011 - Chris Diggs; 2010 - Jessica Ecock; 2009 - Adam Casler, Tom Hardiman; 2008 - Beth Crvelin; 2006 – Russell Martin; 2005 - Michael P. Fogarty;  2004 - Bonnie Young; 2003 - Jennifer Hinton; 2001 - Nicole Qualtieri

Outstanding Social Justice Innovation Award

To recognize an Association member(s) who have contributed to the advancement of social justice through a program, presentation or initiative that took place during the year immediately prior to the annual conference. Recipients of this award must be a member of the Association.

Past Recipients: 2017 - Intercultural and Diversity Center at the University at Buffalo for Diversity Zone; 2016 - Sharon Kompalla-Porter for the RIT Food Share Program; 2015 - Dr. Shadia Sachedina; 2013 - Matt Jasinski for Adelphi University Safe Zone Program and Gender Inclusive Housing; 2008 - Doreen Hettich-Atkins, Deborah Mohlenhoff, John Rawlins for Ithaca College MLK Day

Outstanding Contribution to Social Justice

To honor a New York state resident(s) for outstanding service or significant contributions to social justice. Recipients of this award must have contributed significantly to or provided outstanding service to the state in general, and the higher education community in particular, through their commitment to social justice.

Past Recipients: 2018 - Christina Papaleo; 2014 - Joan Horgan; 2012 - Dr. Kathy Obear; 2008 - Cynthia Henderson