AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
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Each year, INACAC recognizes outstanding members for their dedication to the field and the students we serve. Nominations are facilitated by the immediate Past-President and are conferred upon chosen recipients during the Annual Conference.
Each year, INACAC accepts nominations for various awards to recognize outstanding members for their dedication to the field and the students we serve. Nominations also serve to help place leaders in our membership into Executive Board positions and more. Awards are conferred upon chosen recipients during the INACAC Annual Conference.
LETICIA CAMPODONICO AWARD
2024 - AWARDED TO LAUREN JAY, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Presented to an individual who has encouraged and supported underrepresented and underserved students in their transition from high school to college. Award winners must be nominated by peers and a member of INACAC. Members of the Inclusion, Access, & Success Committee will determine the award winner after reviewing all nominations. The recipient of the award will also receive a $250 monetary stipend, which was sponsored by the family of Leticia. Presentation is made at our Annual Conference. |
PAST RECIPIENTS |
2023 -
2022 - Lade Akande, University High School 2021 - Alyssa Luna, IUPUI 2020 - Lauren Mixon, Indiana University 2019 - Karen Bush, College Board 2018 - Tara Evans, Franklin College 2017 – Catisha Toney, Gary Lighthouse Academy 2016 – Jon Riester, Hanover College 2015 – Claudia Suarez, Purdue University 2013 – Charles Haynes, Ball State University 2012 – Beth Petrie, Lawrence University 2011 – Shenita Piper, Earlham College 2010 – Ivan Hernandez, Ivy Tech Comm. College | 2009 – Joy Borden, Crispus Attucks Medical 2008 – Brenda Bassi, University of Indianapolis 2007 – Dexter Jordan, Rose-Hulman Inst.of Tech. 2006 – Kimberly Stewart-Brinson, IUPUI 2005 – Mona Bowe, Saint Mary’s College 2004 – Velma Wade, Ivy Tech Comm. College 2003 – Walter Blake, Wabash College 2002 – Larry Gonzalez, Indiana University 2001 – Janet Huck, Emmerich Manual High School 2000 – Carolyn Upshaw, Lawrence North High School 1999 – Roger Baylock, Purdue University 1998 – David Davis, Ball State University 1997 – Leticia Campodonico, Ivy Tech Comm. College |
DOROTHY CHEESMAN AWARD 2024 - AWARDED TO BETH NEWMAN, BREBEUF JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Given annually to a member who has distinguished himself or herself by exemplary service to students in their search for post-secondary education. Dorothy Cheesman Award winners must have a minimum of five years of significant INACAC membership experience as a committee member, a committee chairperson, or an officer in INACAC or NACAC. Award winners must be nominated by peers. Members of the INACAC Nominating Committee, chaired by the INACAC Past-President, will determine the award winner after reviewing all nominations. |
PAST RECIPIENTS |
2023 - Ja'Niah Downing, Purdue University 2022 - Brandy Candler, Ivy Tech Community College 2021 -
2020 - Johanna Hess, Chesterton High School 2019 - Jim Goecker, Rose-Hulman 2018 - Kathy Pivonka, Cathedral High School 2017 – Susie Bremen, North Central High School 2016 – Pam Price, Center Grove High School 2015 – Terry Knaus, Indiana University 2013 – Mitch Warren, Purdue University 2012 – Bart Harvey, Valparaiso University 2011 – Earl Macam, Chatham Hall 2010 – Lana Klene, Lawrence North High School 2009 – Nancy Herndon, Hamilton S. E. HS 2008 – Ron Wilks, University of Indianapolis | 2007 – Mike Donohue, IUPUI 2006 – Chuck Howard, Rose-Hulman Inst.of Tech. 2005 – James Stradling, West Central High School 2004 – Joyce Heckman, Columbus East HS 2003 – Mary Pat Nolan, St. Mary’s College 2002 – Mark Weigand, University of Indianapolis 2001 – Jack Tonk, William Wirt High School 2000 – Bill Murray, Purdue University 1999 – Marge Laycock, North Central High School 1998 – Bob Birchfield, University of Indianapolis 1997 - Scott Gillies, ICPAC 1996 – Mary Ellen Anderson, Indiana University 1995 – Herb Fairfield, Indiana University 1994 - Judy Blough, Danville High School 1993 – Marilyn Deering, Broad Ripple High School 1992 – Paul East, Jasper High School |
INACAC SERVICE AWARD
2024 - AWARDED TO CATIE TAYLOR, UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE
Given to a member who has distinguished himself or herself by exemplary service to the Indiana Affiliate. INACAC Service Award winners must have a minimum of 10 years of significant membership experience as a committee member, a committee chairperson, or an officer in INACAC or NACAC. Award winners must be nominated by peers. Members of the INACAC Nominating Committee, chaired by the INACAC Past-President, will determine the award winner after reviewing all nominations. PAST RECIPIENTS
2023 - Pam Nixon, Lawrence North High School 2022 - Ange Huffman, Purdue University 2021 -
2020 - Lindsey Speer, Ball State University 2019 - Jim Fadely, Brebeuf High School 2018 - Nancy Herndon, Hamilton Southeastern HS 2017 - Lisa Norton, Rose-Hulman 2016 - Brandy Candler, Ivy Tech 2015 - Cindy Parshall, Earlham College 2013 - Jack Tonk, William Wirt High School
RISING PROFESSIONAL AWARD
2024 - AWARDED TO QUINCI MILLER, PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Honors individuals that exemplify excellence in and dedication to serving the needs of students in the transition from high school to college. Nominees must have less than 5 years of experience in admissions/guidance and be involved within INACAC. PAST RECIPIENTS 2023 - Ty Garricken, Ball State University 2022 - Dalton Coers, Ball State University 2021 -
2020 - Kelly Iler, Valparaiso University 2019 - James Crowley, Purdue University 2018 - Khala Granville, IU-Bloomington 2017 - Michael Lipphardt, Indianapolis Lighthouse Academy 2016 - Kelly Meyer, Rose-Hulman 2015 - Jasmine Rodriguez, University of Indianapolis 2013 - Will Patch, Manchester University 2012 - Lindsay Gross, Fishers High School |