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    Chief Executive Leadership AwardDistinguished Service AwardRising Star AwardVirginia Carter Smith Recognition AwardVolunteer of the Year Award
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    District VI Chief Executive Leadership Award

    CASE District VI is pleased to offer this prestigious award to recognize outstanding leadership and service in support of education. We invite nominations of chief executives whose contributions to their campuses and communities deserve exceptional notice and praise.

    The Chief Executive Leadership Award is presented annually to an outstanding president, chancellor, headmaster or system head of a District VI  member institution. Executive directors and/or presidents of institutionally related foundations and/or associations are not eligible for this award.

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.

     

    Distinguished Service Award

    This award honors persons with exemplary professional service to CASE and District VI, including active involvement in the advancement profession for a minimum of eight years. Including:

    • Professional employment with CASE VI member institutions for a least eight years
    • Regular attendance at CASE VI meetings
    • Volunteer service to CASE sponsored conferences, programs, and activities
    • Outstanding achievement in the total spectrum of endeavors represented by CASE's objectives for the advancement profession

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.

     

    Rising Star Award

    Created in 2012, the purpose of the Rising Star Award is to recognize individuals working in the advancement professions of Alumni Relations, Communications and Marketing, and Philanthropy for a maximum of seven years demonstrating their potential for leadership within their chosen area of advancement, as well as an enthusiasm and commitment to their profession and their professional organization, CASE.

    • Individuals nominated must have been in the advancement profession for 3-7 years and have served as a volunteer for CASE for a minimum of two years.
    • The nominee must have demonstrated a consistently high level of professional achievement and strong leadership qualities.
    • The nominee should be actively involved in the advancement of CASE with new ideas which can make a positive impact as well as a commitment to participate in areas of responsibility with CASE in the future.

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.

     

    Virginia Carter Smith Recognition Award

    This award is presented to senior advancement professionals with exceptional service to CASE who are ending or will be ending their careers within the last or next 12 months. They must have at least 15 years of successful participation in institutional advancement and be employed by a CASE District VI member institution at the time of retirement. The award is presented at the conference nearest the recipient's retirement date.

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.

     

    Volunteer of the Year Award

    This award is presented to persons outside CASE who have given time, talent, and/or gifts to further the success of education through a CASE VI member institution. The award reflects:

    • Voluntary service to education only
    • A diversity of service to education and the CASE VI member institution

    Learn more about submitting a nomination.

    Nomination Instructions

    The nominator must be on staff at a CASE member institution, educational affiliate, or educational partner.

    All application materials are submitted online. Nominators will be asked to answer these questions:

    • Please provide a brief overview of why you are nominating this candidate for this award. If selected for an award, this statement will be used on the CASE website and in promotional materials.
    • In addition to attaching the candidate's resume/CV, please provide a brief summary of the candidate’s professional experience. If selected for an award, this statement may be used on the CASE website and in promotional materials. 
    • Describe the length, type and variety of service that the candidate has given to the institution. 
    • Explain the impact that the candidate has made on the institution and the communities it serves. 
    • Describe the candidate’s involvement with CASE and/or other volunteer service. 
    • What sets this candidate apart from others? 
    • Describe how the candidate has supported advancement efforts, including marketing/communications, alumni relations, advocacy, and fundraising*.

    *Only required for the Chief Executive Leadership Award 

    Nominators also will be asked to upload:

    • A resume/CV of the candidate
    • A headshot of the candidate
    • Two letters in support of the nomination from someone other than the person submitting the nomination.

    Nomination period is closed.

    Past Winners

    2021
    Dr. Kevin Eichner, Chancellor Emeritus, Ottawa University
    Dr. Susan Thomas, President, Truman State University

    2020
    Dr. Jacqueline Vietti, President Emeritus, Butler County Community College

    2019
    Dr. Hal Higdon, Chancellor, Ozarks Technical Community College System

    2018
    Dr. Michael Ash, President, Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, Iowa

    2017
    Dr. John Christensen, University of Nebraska Omaha

    2016
    Dr. Donald M. Claycomb, State Technical College of Missouri

    2015
    Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, President, College of Saint Mary

    2014
    Dr. David L. Chicoine, President, South Dakota State University

    2013
    Kirk H. Schulz, President, Kansas State University

    2012
    Dr. Richard F. ( Dick ) Celeste, Colorado College, CEO Retired

    2011
    Dr. David Maxwell, Drake University; Dr. David L. Sallee, William Jewell College

    2010
    John F. Carney III, Chancellor, Missouri University of , Science and Technology

    2009
    Dr. Edward H. Hammond, Fort Hays State University; Dr. Dean L. Hubbard, Northwest Missouri State
    University

    2008
    Ben Ernst, President, Ranken Technical College; Dr. Jerry Farley, President, Washburn University

    2007
    Jack R. Ohle, President, Wartburg College

    2006
    Jon Wefald, President, Kansas State University

    2005
    Dr. Daniel M. Lambert, President, Baker University

    2004
    Philip L. Dubois, President, University of Wyoming

    2021
    Steve Reed, Director of Public Information, Cottey College

    2020
    Bob Otterson, Director of Development, North Dakota State University College of Business

    2019
    Mark Jastorff, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Fort Lewis College

    2018
    No award recipient

    2017
    Sheri Irwin-Gish, University of Nebraska Lincoln

    2016
    Lee Denker, University of Nebraska at Omaha Alumni Association

    2015
    Todd McCubbin, Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni Relations; Executive Director, University of Missouri Alumni Association; Kevin Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Dickinson State University Foundation

    2014
    Mary Feller, Executive Director, Craig Hospital Foundation

    2013
    Cora Zaletel, Executive Director, External Affairs, Colorado State University-Pueblo

    2012
    Erin Verry, Maryville University

    2011
    Curtis Crespino, University of Missouri - Kansas City

    2009
    Sherri Schmidt, North Dakota State University; Jerry Weakley, Baker University

    2008 
    John Amato, Des Moines University

    2007
    Keri Drinka, North Dakota State University

    2006
    Diane Calbeck, Drake University

    2005
    Kenneth Converse, Buena Vista University

    2004
    Cornie Wassink, Northwestern; Gerald Anglum, University of Northern Iowa

    2003
    J. Todd Coleman, University of Missouri

    2002
    Andrew Careaga, University of Missouri-Rolla; Paul Chewning, former CASE VP for Professional Development

    2001
    Paul Kincaid, Missouri State University

    2000
    Susan Chilcott, University of Northern Iowa

    1999
    Dale Seuferling, University of Kansas

    1998
    Jack Ohle, Drake University; Charlotte Million, University of Denver

    1997
    Judy Jasper, Washington University

    1996
    Lou Cartier, University of Nebraska-Omaha; Amy Button Renz, Kansas State University

    1995
    Patricia J. Morocco, Bellevue University

    1994
    Carol D. Tally-Davis, University of Missouri-Kansas City

    1993
    Carolyn Smith, Colorado Academy; James C. Miller, North Dakota State University

    1992
    Murray M. Blackwelder, Iowa State University

    1991
    Phyllis Lepke, Iowa State University; Art Loub, Kansas State University

    1990
    Dr. Guy Horton, University of Missouri Systems

    1989
    Gary Timmer, Central College

    1988
    James Hopson, Iowa State University; Frederick Sudermann, Wichita State University; Barbara L. Yalich, Colorado College

    2020-2021
    No award recipient

    2019
    Sami Zoss, University of South Dakota Foundation

    2018
    No award recipient

    2017
    Morgan Bossman, University of Jamestown

    2016
    Aaron Rouse, University of Nebraska Foundation

    2015
    Stephanie Maier, Director of Programs and Student Engagement, North Dakota State University, Development Foundation and Alumni Association

    2014
    Mark Versen, Assistant Director of Off-Campus Programs, Colorado College

    2013
    Elizabeth Kraemer, Director of Alumni Programs, UNO Alumni Association

    2021
    No Recipient

    2020
    Cindy Spiker (nominated by Truman State University); Sylvia and Roy Robinson (nominated by Kansas State University)

    2019
    Lawrence and Marilyn Matteson; John Anderson

    2018
    Gordon Trafton, University of Colorado Boulder, Leeds School of Business, Boulder, Colorado; Richard G. Ballantine, Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado

    2017
    Richard Miller, University of Missouri

    2016
    Patricia Macdonald, University of Missouri-Kansas City

    2015
    Steve Richardson, University of Missouri-Columbia

    2014
    Judith A. Kuergeleis Schmuck, William Woods University

    2012
    Susanne Richardson Teel, (nominated by Baker University); Kurt and Sue Watson, (nominated by University of Kansas)

    2011
    Jerome J. "Jerry" Lohr (nominated by South Dakota State University); Angela Bennett, (nominated by UMKC)

    2008
    Richard (Dick) Monfort (nominated by University of Northern Colorado)

    2007
    Larry McMullen (nominated by University of Missouri)

    2006
    Donald Lamberti (nominated by Buena Vista University)

    2005
    Curt Frasier (nominated by Kansas State University)

    2003
    Jeannette Nichols (nominated by University of Missouri-Kansas City)

    2002
    Richard Small (nominated by Cornell College)

    2001
    Dane and Polly Bales (nominated by University of Kansas)

    2000
    Max and Lois Hubbard (nominated by Wichita State University)

    1999
    Mary Kay McPhee (nominated by University of Missouri-Kansas City)

    1998
    Bob and Barbara Eddy (nominated by Iowa State University)

    1997
    Dr. Ralf J. Thomas (nominated by Pittsburgh State University)

    1996
    Owen J. Newlin (nominated by Iowa State University)

    1995
    Madelyn M. Levitt (nominated by Drake University)

    1994
    Paul "Buck" Gallagher (nominated by North Dakota State University)

    1993
    Joseph Cannon (nominated by Emporia State University)

    1992
    Warren Kiederich (nominated by North Dakota State University)

    1991
    Ruth Holtan (nominated by Waldorf College)

    1989-90
    Dawn Wells (nominated by Stephens College)

    1988
    Col. David Wege (nominated by the U.S. Air Force Academy)

    2018–2021
    No award recipient

    2017
    Terry Fairfield, University of Nebraska Foundation

    2016
    Jerry Weakley, Baker University

    2015
    Kevin Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Dickinson State University Foundation

    2014
    Paul Kincaid, Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President for University Relations, Missouri State University

    2012
    Judy Wright, University of Kansas - KU Endowment

    2009
    Valerie Goodin, University of Missouri

    2008
    Greg Onslot, Missouri State University

    2007
    Judy Jasper Leicht, Washington University

    2005
    Kenneth K. Bateman, Pittsburg State University

    2003-04
    Phyllis Lepke, Iowa State University

    2001
    Barbara Smith, University of Missouri-Kansas City

    2000
    Jim Hopson, Iowa State University

    1999
    Bob Lowen, Fort Hays State University

    1998
    Ron Plughoft, Fort Hays State University

    1996-97
    Robert Manthe, University of Missouri-Kansas City; Eleanor Crandall, University of Colorado-Boulder

    1995
    Glen E. Peterson, Augustana College; Barbara L. Yalich, Colorado College; Arthur F. Loub, Kansas State University

    1994
    C. Dean Graves, University of Colorado

    1993
    Kenneth L. Grover, University of South Dakota; Dr. Frank DeFazio, Drake University; Dr. Larry D. Miller, Fort Hays State University; Dr. Guy Horton, University of Missouri; Gary Timmer, Central College

    1992 - Guy M. Entsminger, University of Missouri; W.R. Brosman, Colorado College

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