Nominations for this award category are only accepted from the six regional associations. The NASFAA Regional Leadership Award is presented to individuals, who need not be financial aid administrators, who have made outstanding contributions to the financial aid profession at the regional and state levels over a sustained period of time. Leadership at the national level is not a criterion for this award. Current members of NASFAA's staff and NASFAA's Board of Directors, including non-voting members, are not eligible to receive this award.

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 continued active involvement in professional organizations after holding elected office
• Have supported the goals and objectives of NASFAA.

Winners will be announced this summer at the NASFAA National Conference; award plaques are typically presented at the respective regional conferences.

2022-23 NASFAA Regional Leadership Award Winners

One award is given in each of NASFAA's six regions. The following were awarded in 2023:

EASFAA		Thomas Dalton Associate Vice President Sales and Marketing (Northeast) Edamerica
MASFAA		Chad Olson Director of Financial Aid Iowa State University
RMASFAA		Myra Pfannenstiel Director of Financial Aid Newman University
SASFAA		Marian Dill Director of Financial Aid Lee University
SWASFAA		Tricia Dubroc Vice President Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA)
WASFAA		Anthony Morrone Director of Financial Aid Nevada State College

Past winners list