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Duncan MacLellan Outstanding Student Award
This award is for an outstanding student member of Region 2 who has demonstrated the Role of the College Union through their undergraduate or graduate work and commitment to the Region. 

Criteria:  

  • Exemplifies the core values of ACUI, which are unconditional human worth, joy, learning, caring community, innovation, communication, integrity, initiative-self motivated.
  • Three examples of ways the nominee has exemplified “The Role of the College Union.” Examples may include ACUI work, coursework, student leadership positions, presentations and programs.
  • Additional Comments (examples may include an interest in working in a college union after graduation, student positions in ACUI, conference attendance, etc).
  • Student must be a full time student in good standing with their undergraduate institution.
Audrey Hozack New Professional Award
This award is for an outstanding new professional who has demonstrated support to the region by involvement in the educational councils, leadership team, or by hosting regional events or tournaments.

Criteria:

  • A new professional (2-3 three years) whose career began in ACUI Region 2
  • Three examples of how the nominee has supported the region
  • Exemplifies the core values of ACUI, which are unconditional human worth, joy, learning, caring community, innovation, communication, integrity, initiative-self motivated.
  • Additional comments

Edgar A. Whiting Award (formerly the Hall of Fame Award)
This is an award to an outstanding member of Region 2 who has consistently performed above and beyond the call of duty.

Criteria:

  • Exemplifies the core values of ACUI, which are unconditional human worth, joy, learning, caring community, innovation, communication, integrity, initiative-self motivated.
  • Demonstrates exceptional commitment and support of other colleagues and to the Association.
  • Continually volunteers in the Regional activities, councils, and programs.
  • Offers professional expertise to the Region “free of charge” to help advance the mission of the Association and Region.
     
Past Winners of the Region 2 Awards

Edgar A. Whiting Award
(formerly the Hall of Fame Award)

1981     Ann Hicks – SUNY at Buffalo
             Bill Spelman – University of Rochester
             Ron Loomis - Cornell University

1982     Don Blundell – Buffalo State College

1983    Sally Allison – University of Rochester

1985    John Frederick – Buffalo State College
            Norm Hart – Queens University

1987    Julie Landgren Johnson – Ithaca College

1988    Tim Smith – Dutchess Comm. College
            John Karr – Wilfred Laurier University

1990    Dee Donnelly – SUNY Geneseo
            Rob Rouzer – University of Rochester

1994    Richard Hartt – Rensselaer Polytech. Inst.

1995    Pat St. Germain – Swiss Hospitality Inst.

1996    Dave Render – Rensselaer Polytech. Inst.

1997    Bill Longcore – Syracuse University

1999    Judi Schwartz  - University of Toronto

2001    Bill Harcleroad – Alfred State College

2003    Linda Offman - University of Toronto

 

New Professional Award

2002    Nate Emmons - Syracuse University

2003    Phyllis Floro - University of Buffalo

2004    Nancy Agan - Corning Community College

2005    Michele Fischetti - Marist College

2007    Thomas Priester - Monroe Community College

   
 

Duncan MacLellan Outstanding Student Award

2007    Trish Dillenbeck