The MASFAA State Leadership Award is presented annually to recognize the outstanding leadership of a member from each of the 9 states within MASFAA. The recipients, who must be current MASFAA members, must have made outstanding contributions to the financial aid profession at the state and regional levels over a sustained period of time, i.e., seven years or more. Leadership at the regional level is not the only criterion for this award, and the selection process will not be limited to current state elected leaders. The individuals selected for this award must: exhibit high integrity and character; have shown creative leadership; have inspired and encouraged others to participate actively in professional development activities; have sustained active involvement in professional organizations and have supported the goals and objectives of MASFAA. No awards were given in 2020 due to COVID 19 pandemic.
| 2023 |
Illinois: Timothy Marten |
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Indiana: Nathan Lohr |
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Iowa: Brandi Miller |
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Michigan: Alisha Cederberg |
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Missouri: Emily Haynam |
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Minnesota: Anne Dahlen |
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Ohio: Carrie Short |
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West Virginia: Lake Tackett |
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Wisconsin: Karie Cunningham |
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| 2022 |
Illinois: Laura Rogers |
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Indiana: Alex DeLonis |
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Iowa: Renae Armentrout |
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Michigan: Stephanie Bogard-Trapp |
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Missouri: Dena Norris |
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Minnesota: Carolyn Cheesebrough (in memoriam) |
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Ohio: Melanie Weaver |
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West Virginia: Chester Priest |
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Wisconsin: Heidi Johnson |
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| 2021 |
Illinois: Karen LeVeque |
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Indiana: Martin Case |
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Iowa: Beth Davenport |
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Michigan: Steven Foster |
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Missouri: Keri Gilbert |
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Ohio: Melissa Van Meter |
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West Virginia: Katie Cooper |
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Wisconsin: Kevin McShane |
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| 2019 |
Illinois: Maureen "Mo" Amos |
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Indiana: Ben Burton |
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Iowa: Gary Adams |
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Michigan: Jo Cassar |
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Minnesota: Carolyn Chesebrough |
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Missouri: Amy Hager |
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Ohio: Betsy Johnson |
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West Virginia: Carla Strawn |
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Wisconsin: Derek Kindle |
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| 2018 |
Illinois: Michelle Cornell |
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Indiana: Maralee Clayton |
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Iowa: Chris Ditter |
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Michigan: Shashanta James |
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Minnesota: Gayle Yamry |
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Missouri: Gena Boling |
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Ohio: Jayme Jarrett |
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Wisconsin: Susan Johnson |
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| 2017 |
Illinois: Michelle Stipp |
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Indiana: Melinda Middleton |
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Iowa: Jennifer Schroeder |
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Michigan: Val Meyers |
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Minnesota: Brittany Tweed |
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Missouri: Charles "Buddy" Mayfield |
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Ohio: Erica Henry |
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Wisconsin: Keyimani Alford |
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| 2016 |
Illinois: Mary Shaw |
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Indiana: Ted Malone |
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Iowa: Jennifer Sassman |
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Michigan: Krissy Bhaumik |
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Minnesota: Chris Parker |
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Missouri: Crystal Bruntz |
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Ohio: Emily Haynam |
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West Virginia: Kathy Bialk |
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Wisconsin: Sara Beth Holman |
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| 2015 |
Illinois: Jana Albrecht |
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Indiana: Thomas Ratliff |
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Iowa: Chad Olson |
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Michigan: Jim Eddy |
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Minnesota: Jana Vanderah |
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Missouri: Brice Baumgardner |
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Ohio: Alicia Frey |
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West Virginia: Brian Weingart |
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Wisconsin: Melissa Haberman |
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| 2014 |
Illinois: Amanda Fijal |
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Indiana: Sue Allmon |
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Iowa: Heather Gaumer |
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Michigan: Lori Vedder |
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Minnesota: Susan Neppl |
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Missouri: Samantha Matchefts |
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Ohio: Angela Johnson |
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West Virginia: Sandra Oerly-Bennett |
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Wisconsin: Karla Weber |
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| 2013 |
Illinois: Michelle Trame |
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Indiana: Virginia Washington |
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Iowa: Amy Gaffney |
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Michigan: Vickie Crupper |
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Minnesota: David Vikander |
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Missouri: Janice Barnes |
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Ohio: Randy Ulses |
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West Virginia: JoAnn Ross |
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Wisconsin: William Henderson |
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| 2012 |
Illinois: Sue Swisher |
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Indiana: Heidi Carl |
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Iowa: Don Duzik |
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Michigan: Anne Watson |
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Minnesota: Jeff Olson |
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Missouri: Keith Broadus |
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Ohio: Valerie Kepner |
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West Virginia: Tresa Weimer |
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Wisconsin: Susan Fischer |
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| 2011 |
Illinois: Paula Luff |
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Indiana: JoAnn Laugel |
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Iowa: Joan Meyer |
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Michigan: Margaret Rodriguez |
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Minnesota: Dianne Danov |
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Missouri: Will Shaffner |
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Ohio: Ann Marie Gruber |
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West Virginia: Kaye Widney |
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Wisconsin: Michelle Curtis |
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| 2010 |
Illinois: Dan Mann |
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Indiana: Kathy Purvis |
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Iowa: Lois Mulbrook |
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Michigan: Rick Shipman |
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Minnesota: Nichole Lien |
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Missouri: Anne Fligge |
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Ohio: Arman Habegger |
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West Virginia: Candi Frazier |
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Wisconsin: Steve Schuetz |
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| 2009 |
Illinois: William Bushaw |
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Indiana: Bob Zellers |
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Iowa: Aaron Steffens |
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Michigan: Diane Lambart Fleming |
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Minnesota: Jayne Dinse |
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Missouri: Jon Gruett |
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Ohio: Karen Kopp |
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West Virginia: Patricia King |
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Wisconsin: Sue Minzlaff |
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| 2008 |
Illinois: Nancy Calvert |
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Indiana: Jeff Pethick |
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Iowa: Roberta Johnson |
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Michigan: Howard Thomas |
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Minnesota: Dave Dahlen |
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Missouri: Cindy Butler |
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Ohio: Cheryl Willard |
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West Virginia: Nina Morton |
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Wisconsin: Triena Bodart |
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| 2007 |
Illinois: Bruce Foote |
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Indiana: Douglas Irvine |
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Iowa: DeLores Hawkins |
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Michigan: Keith Williams |
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Minnesota: Dick Battig |
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Missouri: Brad Gamble |
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Ohio: Michiale Schneider |
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West Virginia: James Buchanan |
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Wisconsin: Debra McKinney |
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| 2006 |
Illinois: Cheryl Warman |
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Indiana: Marvin Smith |
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Iowa: Susan Ladd |
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Michigan: Judy Florian |
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Minnesota: Richard Battig |
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Missouri: Leo Hertling |
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Ohio: Ginny Biada |
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West Virginia: Karen Lay |
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Wisconsin: Ernesto Monge |
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