This award is presented to an individual who has made an important contribution to the Association or to the profession. To receive a Meritorious Achievement Award the individual should have made either an important single contribution to the Association or the profession; or significant multiple contributions to the Association or the profession.
The awards nomination process is now closed. The 2023 award winners will be announced this summer at the NASFAA National Conference.
Neville Brown, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Eastern Connecticut State University
Neville Brown's career in financial aid has spanned more than 25 years – all at Eastern Connecticut State University. He has served in many capacities with CAPFAA and EASFAA, including as state and regional president. Neville has also served on NASFAA's Board as EASFAA representative and as representative-at-large. Brown has been a longtime advocate for advancing the financial aid profession; he introduced "Financial Aid Day" which has now been adopted by all and celebrated annually in October. He also introduced the "Mentee Program" in Connecticut. Brown's immense personal integrity, devotion to students and their success, and belief in the mission of financial aid to serve students makes him very deserving of this recognition.
Publication Date: 2/10/2023
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