KACRAO Awards and Accolades

Every year at the annual conference, KACRAO honors colleagues in higher education as well as high school professionals for their service to post-secondary education in Kansas. The Accolades and Awards Committee is chaired by the Past-President and the committee has the task of selecting award winners.

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For more information about KACRAO Awards, please contact Chris Meiers, Awards and Accolades Chair.

Description of Awards
Laura Cross Distinguished Service Award:
Our highest award is presented to individuals who have served in the Admissions/Records/Registrar profession for a substantial portion of their career, and have made significant contributions to KACRAO. * (LCDS)

Richard N. Elkins Special Service Award:
This honor is bestowed for outstanding leadership and special dedication to KACRAO. Active members who have made, or are currently providing significant contributions to the organization should be considered for this award. *(RNES)

Beth Tedrow Outstanding New Professional Award: Please nominate candidates who have been in the profession less than six years, are active members of KACRAO, and have served on at least one committee. The nominees must be involved in one or more campus committees. The intent of the award is to recognize new professionals for their achievements, involvement, and potential in the areas of admissions and registration. *(BTONP)

Diane Barnes Mentoring Excellence Award: To honor and encourage the efforts and accomplishments of KACRAO members who have served as dedicated and inspiring mentors to new Admissions and Registration professionals.

Certificate of Appreciation:
Individuals who have demonstrated loyal and dedicated service to KACRAO should be nominated.
CPC hosts, presenters at the annual meeting, non-members and retirees may be considered. *(CA)

Honorary Membership:
Individuals who have contributed significantly to the Association, but who are no longer eligible to be institutional members may be considered for this honor. *(HM)

2009 Award Winners

Beth Tedrow Outstanding New Professional
Mysti Byrd, Johnson County Community College

Laura Cross Distinguished Service Award
Bill Wynne, Wichita State University

Ev Kohls Equal Opportunity Award
Alicia Martinez Newell, Wichita State University

Richard N. Elkins Special Service Award
Shirley Rueb, Newman University

Certificate of Appreciation
Ron Darst, Olathe East High School
Lola McLaurian, Wichita Metro Midtown Alternative High School

Honorary Membership
Lisa Beck, formerly of the University of Kansas

2008 Award Winners

Beth Tedrow Outstanding New Professional
Jayre Lee, Garden City Community College
 

Laura Cross Distinguished Service Award
Glenn Lygrisse, Butler Community College

Richard N. Elkins Special Service Award
Carla Rasch, Washburn University

Ev Kohls Equal Opportunity Award
Itzel Rodriguez

Certificate of Appreciation
Lynn Perez, Hutchinson Community College
Ryan Ruda, Garden City Community College

2007 Award Winners 

Laura Cross Distinguished Service Award
Joey Linn, Fort Hays State University

Richard N. Elkins Special Service Award
Beth Tedrow, Garden City Community College

Beth Tedrow Outstanding New Professional
Kala Steffen, Barton County Community College

Ev Kohls Equal Opportunity Award
Mary Collins

Certificate of Appreciation
Karen Kreutzer
Ann Koch
Debi Hudson
 

Honorary Membership
Forrest Smith
Lee Christensen

President’s Plaque
Gina Crabtree, Wichita State University
      

2006 Award Winners

Beth Tedrow Outstanding New Professional
Sherri Conard, Butler Community College

Ev Kohls Equal Opportunity Award
Kim Starks, Hutchinson

Laura Cross Distinguished Service Award
Diane Barnes, Wichita State University

Richard N. Elkins Special Service Award
Heather Eckstein, Pittsburg State University
MargE Shelley, Johnson County Community College

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