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 open for member nominations until February 11, 2022. Winners will be announced this summer at the NASFAA National Conference. 

2020-21 NASFAA Regional Leadership Award Winners

One award is given in each of NASFAA's six regions. The following were awarded in 2021:

EASFAA		Kristi Jovell Director of Financial Services Middlebury College
MASFAA		Kristin Bhaumik Associate Director University of Michigan
RMASFAA		Ken Kocer Director of Financial Assistance Mount Marty University
SASFAA		Zita Barree Director of Financial Aid Hampden-Sydney College
SWASFAA		Lauren Jackson Director Northwestern State University
WASFAA		Ashley Munro Associate Director University of Alaska Fairbanks

Past winners list