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.

The NASFAA Awards nomination process is now closed. Winners will be announced this summer at the NASFAA National Conference in Anaheim, CA.

2023-24 NASFAA Regional Leadership Award Winners

One award is given in each of NASFAA's six regions. The following were awarded in 2024:

EASFAA		Kelly Morrissey Dean of Student Financial Assistance and Scholarship Community College of RI
MASFAA		Susan Teerink Associate Vice Provost for Financial Aid & Enrollment Services Marquette University
RMASFAA		Janet Riis Director of Financial Aid Carroll College
SASFAA		Dr. Sharon Oliver Assistant Vice Chancellor for Scholarships and Student Aid North Carolina Central University
SWASFAA		Cindy Perez Executive Director University of Louisiana at Lafayette
WASFAA		G. Michael Johnson (Retired) Director of Financial Aid Columbia Gorge Community College

Past winners list