Recognition

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For all of their hard work and dedication to the association, please recognize all of the Past Presidents of CAFAA

1967-68 Harry Collins (University of Northern Colorado)
1968-69 Mel Clark (Adams State College)
1969-70 John Dodson (University of Colorado)
1970-71 Bud Smock (Mesa College)
1971-72 Gary Cooper (Metropolitan State College)
1972-73 Jim Gordon (Colorado State University)
1973-74 Mark Heffron (University of Colorado)
1974-75 Sylvia Webster (University of Northern Colorado)
1975-76 Ron Thornton (Front Range Community College)
1976-77 Owen Johnson (Metropolitan State College)
1977-78 Phil Swille (Western State College)
1978-79 Mearl Kerns (University of Northern Colorado)
1979-80 John Dodson (Regis College)
1980-81 Joan Lewis (Colorado Mountain College)
1981-82 Conrad Chavez (Fort Lewis College)
1982-83 Bernie Clements (Pikes Peak Community College)
1983-84 Ellie Miller (University of Colorado)
1984-85 Craig Walker (Colorado State University)
1985-86 Karen Webber (Regis College)
1986-87 Ted Laws (Adams State College)
1987-88 Colleen Hillmeyer (Denver University)
1988-89 Marv Dunkle (Colorado State University)
1989-90 Rod Oto (Colorado College)
1990-91 Bob Collins (Technical Trade Institute)
1991-92 Don Smith (Colorado State University)
1992-93 Roger Koester (Colorado School of Mines)
1993-94 Sue O'Flaherty (University of Colorado at Boulder)
1994-95 Carol Linsley (CO Community Colleges and Occupational Ed System)
1995-96 Mary Bopp (Front Range Community College)
1996-97 Peg Mason (Colorado School of Mines)
1997-98 Larry Hollstein (San Juan Basin Technical School)
1998-99 Curt Martin (Mesa State College)
1999-00 Jeff Gregory (Aims Community College)
2000-01 Karon Johnson (University of Boulder)
2001-02 Ruben Guerrero (Colorado State University)
2002-03 Rick Lee (Pikes Peak Community College)
2003-04 Marty Somero (Western State College)
2004-05 Audrey Osswald (Pueblo Community College)
2005-06 Linda Crook (Red Rocks Community College)

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Special Awards:

Hall of Fame - This award recognizes CAFAA members who have made significant contributions to the financial aid profession and to CAFAA over a long period of time.  The awardee is nominated by and selected by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
 

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Life Membership
 
Life membership is an honorary position bestowed upon a former member of the Colorado Association of Financial Aid Administrators. A candidate for life membership is nominated by a member and approved by majority vote.

Melvin E.Clark
Warren Mason
Harry Collins
Robert S. Mead
John Dodson
Merle F. Ogle
Marvin Dunkle
Bud Smock
William Ferguson (deceased)
Phil Swille
James Gordon
Ron Thornton
Mel Cook
John O. Howard
Sylvia Webster
Margaret Lowe
Ted Laws
Mary Wollenhaupt
Kay Alexander
Bernie Clements
Don Smith
Mary Bopp
Laura Edler
Mike Maestas
Sue Kain
Marlena Ragin
Bill Bush
Richard Compton
Karon Johnson
Larry Hollstein
Rick Willis
Carmen Piekenbrock
Ruben Guerrero
John Ceru
Rick Lee

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President's Service Award - This award recognizes a member of the Association who has made outstanding contributions to CAFAA. The recipient will be chosed by the President.  This award is made at the discretion of the President and may or may not be presented every year.

1989 Sandy Calhoun - Colorado State University
1991 Cyndeth Allison - University of Colorado at Denver
1995 Larry Hollstein - San Juan Basin Technical School
1996 Peg Mason - Colorado School of Mines
         Donni Clark - University of Northern Colorado
1997 Bob Collins - University of Colorado at Boulder
1998 Peg Mason - Colorado School of Mines
1999 Debbie Erickson - Colorado Student Obligation Bond Authority
         Art Figel - University of Colorado at Boulder
2000
2001 Jeff Gregory - Aims Community College
2002 Sue Kain - Front Range Community College
         Bob Fomer - Colorado Student Loan Program
2003 Jeanne Adkins - Colorado Student Loan Program
2004 Rick Lee - Pikes Peak Community College
          Mark Putman - National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs
2005 Phil Schroeder - Adams State College
2006 Mary Davis - CollegeInColorado
2007 Ellie Miller - Regis University

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Post Secondary Professional of the Year - The recipient of this award must be a CAFAA member, have at least four years experience in the profession, be employed in a postsecondary institution and must have made significant contribution(s) to their institution and have been actively involved in CAFAA. Nominations are solicited from the Association membership and selection is made by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.

1992 Jim Contrearas - Community College of Aurora
1993 Janelle Futch - University of Colorado at Boulder
1994 None Awarded 
1995 Larry Hollstein - San Juan Basin Technical School
1996 Nancy Gregory - University of Northern Colorado
1997 Curt Martin - Mesa State College
1998 Ruben Guerrero - Colorado State University
1999 Dixie Cirillo - Colorado School of Mines
2000 Tresa England - Colorado Northwestern Community College
2001 Audrey Osswald - Pueblo Community College
2002 Debbie Frazier - University of Colorado at Boulder
2003 Eileen Griego - Colorado State University
2004 Aimee Rogers - University of Northern Colorado
2005 Sherri McCullough - Pikes Peak Community College
2006 Tresa England - Colorado Northwestern Community College
2007 Linda Crook - Red Rocks Community College

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Service Organizations Professional of the Year - This award is given to a person who is a CAFAA member, has at least two years experience in the profession, is employed by an agency or business (other than a school) associated with the financial aid profession and has made significant contribution(s) to their institution and has been actively involved in CAFAA.  Nominations are solicited from the Association membership and selection is made by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
 
 
1992 Eileen Byrd - Norwest Bank
1993 Eileen Byrd - Norwest Bank
1994 John Ceru - Colorado Commission on Higher Education
1995 Judy  Munshaw (Ransom) - Colorado Student Loan Program
1996 David Fortune - Colorado Student Obligation Bond Authority
1997 Debbie Erickson - Colorado Student Obligation Bond Authority
1998 Mark Putman - U.S. Bank
1999 Judy Frenzen - Citibank
2000 Debbie Erickson - Citibank
2001 Judy Ransom - ASAP/Union Bank and Trust
2002 Mark Putman - Colorado Student Loan Program
2003 MaryAnne Romero-Hunter - U.S. Bank
2004 Jim Harris - ASAP/Union Bank and Trust
2005 Kay Akins - College Access Network
2006 Haley Majewski - College Access Network
2007 Julia Alexander - College Assist

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Tom Monahan Rookie of the Year - This award recognizes a member of our association with 1-3 years experience as a financial aid professional.  The recipient must be from a postsecondary institution, a CAFAA member, demonstrate outstanding ability in the field of financial aid and has made a contribution to the financial aid profession. Nominations are solicited from the Association membership and selection is made by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
 
1985 Minnie Pacheco - Adams State College
1986 Curt Martin - Barnes Business College
1987 Robert Piechota - University of Northern Colorado
1988 Jeff Gregory - Western State College
1989 Mary Chase - Regis University
1990 Connie Lujan - Colorado State University
1991 Marsha Minke - Boulder College of Massage Therapy
1992 Debbie Frasier - University of Colorado at Boulder
1993 None Awarded 
1994 Dixie Cirillo - Colorado School of Mines
1995 Jannifer Cunningham (Conley) - Mesa State College
1996 Viki Dopheide - Red Rocks Community College
1997 None Awarded 
1998 Michael Dawson - Denver Seminary
1999 Yvonne Campbell - Regis University
2000 None Awarded 
2001 Kathaleen Recker - Mesa State College
2002 Thad Spaulding - University of Colorado at Boulder
2003 Julia Alexander - Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
2004 Tina Peltier - Mesa State College
2005 Rob Drybread - University Colorado at Boulder
2006 Cameron Rutz - Colorado State University
2007 Natascha Ambrose - Regis University

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Distinguished Staff Member of the Year - This award recognizes a support staff member.  The recipient does not have to be a CAFAA member, must be considered a non-professional staff member, and must have at least one year experience in the office and must have made significant contributions to their office.  Nominations are solicited from the Association membership and selection is made by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
 
1993 Gloria Rice - Colorado State University
1994 Susie Grimm - University of Northern Colorado
1995 Willa Soncarty - Colorado Mountain College
1996 Hannah Trowbridge - Colorado School of Mines
1997 Bev Schoneck - University of Northern Colorado
1998 Lyn Huber - Mesa State College
1999 None Awarded 
2000 None Awarded 
2001 Willa Soncarty - Colorado Mountain College
2001 Donna Munch - University of Northern Colorado
2002 Susie Trujillo - Colorado Student Loan Program
2003 Shannon Crawford - Mesa State College
2004 Sherry Yost - Colorado State University
2005 Sue Ruetschle - Fort Lewis College
2006 Merrie Byers - Colorao Northwestern Community College
2007 Amanda Maselbas - Heritage College

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