Region VI Awards
Leo Dowling Award of Excellence
Every year, Region VI honors a member who has demonstrated the outstanding qualities which distinguished the late Leo R. Dowling of Indiana University, one of the "founding fathers" and an early president of NAFSA.
Nominees should possess qualities of compassion, integrity, and leadership. They also must have been members of NAFSA for at least five years and should be associated with an institution or organization that is located in Region VI.
Remember, it only takes five years, so use your imagination. Nominees don't have to be nearing retirement. Nominations can be made by means of a letter describing the nominee and should the names and e-mail addresses of two other persons who can speak about the nominee's personal attributes and professional achievements.
The deadline for nominations is October 1 of each year. Please send your nomination to:
Wendell Sparks
E-mail: wendell.sparks@kctcs.edu
Award Recipients
Dorothy Brickman –– 1987
Roger Lehr –– 1988
Kenneth Rogers –– 1989
Paula Spier –– 1990
George Burke –– 1991
Laurie Zelman –– 1992
Kitty Burkhart –– 1993
Donald Nelson –– 1994
James Haas –– 1995
George Hertrich –– 1996
Carolyn Holmes –– 1997
Alan Boyd –– 1998
John Greisberger –– 1999
Katherine Hammett –– 2000
Kathleen Sideli –– 2001
Charles Nieman –– 2002
Kevin Harty –– 2003
Jennifer Adams –– 2004
Dee Bunge –– 2005
Charlene Leach –– 2006
Wendell Sparks –– 2007
Deb Lyons –– 2008
The George Hertrich Advocacy Award
This award was established in 1997 to honor George E. Hertrich. George was a pillar within NAFSA and a true advocate of international education and scholarship, knowledge, exchange through technology, and constructive leadership.
An integral force at Ohio Dominican College for over 30 years, George earned respect and admiration from students, colleagues and peers. He lived his beliefs and empowered all he met.
The George E. Hertrich Advocacy Award is presented at the Region VI conference each November. Nominees should be an active member of NAFSA, demonstrate a willingness to assist colleagues in the field, and advocate the cause of international education within his/her own institution as well as with the greater community.
Nominations should be submitted by October 1 each year to your current state representative. A letter of support must accompany the nomination.
Award Recipients
Martha Wailes –– 1997
Heidi Gregori-Gahan –– 1998
George Burke –– 1999
Sally Raymont –– 2000
Suzanne Kifer –– 2001
Karen Edwards –– 2002
Sara Allaei –– 2003
Monica Plunkett –– 2004
Joanna Holvey Bowles –– 2005
Jenny Bowen –– 2006
Patricia Biddinger –– 2007
Karen DeGrange –– 2008
Dorothy Brickman Award for Outstanding New Professional
This award is presented to an outstanding individual who has been in the profession for less than three years. Any nominees must be a member of NAFSA who has made significant contributions to his/her campus, the regional organization, and/or the field of international education.
This award shall be accompanied by a complimentary registration to attend the following year's regional conference. The purpose behind this award is not only to recognize the achievements of the new professional to date, but to encourage the new professional to remain actively involved in the organization through conference participation.
To nominate, please send a written statement which clearly references and addresses the above qualities. Please include the name and contact information of at least one other Region VI member who would be willing to serve as a reference for the nominee. Submit nominations by October 1 to the current Region VI chair.
Award Recipients
Cara Besch –– 2003
Kara Pike –– 2004
Stephanie Leslie –– 2005
Meri Linn Emerson –– 2006
LaShone Gibson –– 2007
Amanda Yusko –– 2008
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