Awards, Scholarships, and Resolutions

2004 Recipients / 2005 Recipients / 2006 Recipients

• Charles W. Beene Memorial Service Award
  
• SEAHO Founders Award
  
• The Humanitarian Recognition Award
  
• James. C. Grimm Outstanding New Professional Award
  
• SEAHO Mid Level Professional Award
  
• The SEAHO PEACE Award
  
• SEAHO Outstanding Graduate Student Award
  
• SEAHO Report Feature Article of the Year Award
  
• SEAHO Service Awards
  
• SEAHO Conference Fee Waiver Scholarship
  
• Educational Program Grants
  
• SEAHO Resolution of Appreciation

CHARLES W. BEENE MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD

At the 1982 SEAHO Conference, the Charles Beene Memorial Service Award was established in memory of Charles Beene, Director of Housing at the University of Mississippi. This award is presented annually to the individual who is judged to have contributed most to the success of SEAHO during the previous year. Nominations should state what the nominee has done in support of SEAHO and include the completed Awards and Recognition Nomination Form.

Past recipients of the Charles W. Beene Memorial Service Award are:

1983 Doris Collins Louisiana State University
1984 Robert Stewart University of South Carolina
1985 Gary Schwarzmueller Georgia Institute of Technology
1986 James Bowles University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1987 James Grimm University of Florida
1988 Robert Kievtz University of Southern Mississippi
1989 Phil Howard Clemson University
1990 Gene Luna University of Georgia
1991 Paula Hulick Murray State University
1992 Tony Cawthon Clemson University
1993 Gary Kimble University of Southern Mississippi
1994 Dick Merritt Auburn University at Montgomery
1995 Melanie McClellan Mississippi State University
1996 Cindy Cassens Winthrop University
1997 Gretchen Koehler-Shepley University of South Carolina
1998 Tim Coley Mercer University
1999 Norb Dunkel University of Florida
2000 Tierza Watts University of North Carolina-Wilmington
2001 Vera Jackson Jackson State University
2002 Kathy Schnolis University of Florida
2003 Frank Fleming University of North Carolina-Charlotte
2004 Tom Kane, University of South Florida
2005 Lisa Diekow, University of Florida and Bob Morton, Georgia Institute of Technology

THE SEAHO FOUNDERS AWARD

This award gives special recognition to an individual within the Association who through dedicated service and initiative to SEAHO has epitomized the work and endeavors of the founders of the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers such as Harold Riker, Edith McCollum, John Storey, Donald R. Moore, and Raymond C. King. Nominations may be submitted by any housing/residence life professional who is an active SEAHO member. Each nomination should be supported by two letters of recommendation.

Individuals submitting supporting letters of recommendation may not be from the same institution as the person who made the nomination or from the nominee's own institution.

Criteria for the award are as follows. A nominee:

1. Must have actively served in the SEAHO region as a housing/residence life professional for at least five years.
   
2. Must have served on a minimum of two different SEAHO committees or task forces or have been a member of the Governing Council.
   
3. Must have made contributions to SEAHO and housing/residence life profession that are judged to have been instrumental in furthering the advancement of the organization and the profession it represents.

Past recipients of the SEAHO Founders Award are:

1992 Gary Schwarzmueller Georgia Tech University
1993 James C. Grimm University of Florida
1994 Ray King University of South Florida
1995 Don Moore Emory University
1996 Doris Collins Louisiana State University
1997 James Grubb University of Tennessee-Knoxville
1998 Gene Luna University of South Carolina
1999 Jackie Simpson University of North Carolina-Charlotte
2000 Bill Foster Mississippi State University
2001 Gary Kimble University of Southern Mississippi
2002 Shannon Staten University of Louisville
2003 Ruth Ann Harney-Howard Morehead State University
2004 Rita Moser, Florida State University
2005 Verna Howell, Clemson University

THE HUMANITARIAN RECOGNITION AWARD

This award recognizes an individual or individuals within SEAHO who has/have gone above and beyond the call of duty for a student in crisis by demonstrating physical effort, spiritual commitment, or act of bravery, determination, and courage. The recipients for this recognition must be a member of SEAHO; have two letters of support from a colleague, supervisor, or persons who they supervise, and a letter from the Chief Housing Officer, Dean of Students, or Assistant/Associate/Vice President for Student Affairs showing support.

Past recipients of the Humanitarian Recognition Award are:

2004 Miguel Hernandez, Appalachian State University
2004 Joline Esterling, University of Southern Mississippi
2005 Kim Fugate, Joe Munson, and Meggen Sixby, University of Florida

JAMES C. GRIMM OUTSTANDING NEW PROFESSIONAL IN HOUSING/RESIDENCE LIFE AWARD

This award is to be presented to a new professional in Housing/Residence Life who is within his/her first three years of professional-level employment and has demonstrated outstanding performance in that position to his/her campus and profession, therefore demonstrating potential for successful and effective career in housing.

Past recipients of the James C. Grimm Outstanding New Professional Award are:

1992 Sara Hoover Birmingham Southern College
1993 Terry Flippo Clemson University
1994 Diane Porter University of Florida
1995 Marnie Volkenant University of Southern Mississippi
1996 David Blackburn University of North Carolina-Charlotte
1997 Julie McMahon Murray State University
1998 Janice Gerweck University of Florida
1999 Gregg Dodd Coastal Carolina University
2000 Jeff Novak East Carolina University
2001 Stephanie Sue Helmers University of North Carolina-Wilmington
2002 Chris Moody University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
2003 Melissa McDonald James Madison University
2004 Ryan Winget
2005 Jasmine Johnson, University of Florida

This award is presented to a mid-level housing professional who supports and mentors entry level and support staff, works to recruit students and retain colleagues in the field, and creates new strategies for connecting with students and improving the department, while sharing their experiences in the field. This professional is dedicated to working with students, the department or profession. The nominee should be involved in state, regional, or national organizations. Nominees should have served in housing or residence life as a professional for at least 7 years.

Past recipients of the Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award are:

2005 Joe Boehman, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

The SEAHO PEACE Award was established in 2002 and first presented at the annual conference in 2003. The PEACE Award (Providing Educational Advocacy for Cultural Excellence) is presented annually at the SEAHO conference to a member of a SEAHO institution to honor and recognize outstanding contributions and service to the SEAHO region through advancement of diversity and multiculturalism. Such advancement can be attributed to advocacy, leadership, mentorship, educational initiatives, and programming. The recipient must have been a member of a SEAHO institution for at least one full academic year and will have demonstrated exceptional service in the areas of diversity and multiculturalism on their home campus and/or to SEAHO. Examples include:

• Encouraging members of underrepresented groups to become involved in the housing profession
  
• Promoting a greater understanding of diversity issues (racism, ageism, sexism, gay and lesbian concerns, religious differences, persons with disabilities)
  
• Presenting programs on topics of diversity and/or multiculturalism
  
• Serving as an ally
  
• Mentoring members of underrepresented groups
  
• Mentoring young professionals in the area of diversity education
  
• Supporting the SEAHO Human Relations Committee

Letters of support from individuals involved in the nominee's work are highly recommended.

Past recipients of the SEAHO PEACE Award are:

2003 Christopher Gatesman James Madison University
2004 Michael Collins, Millsaps College
2005 Kevin Nunley, Radford University

GRADUATE STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

The SEAHO Graduate Student of the Year Award gives special recognition to an individual who, through dedicated service to their home institution, has shown dedication to the profession and the students that they serve.

Candidates for the award must be in (at least) their second year of graduate work and be employed by a housing department who is a member institution of the SEAHO region.

Past recipients of the SEAHO Graduate Student of the Year Award are:

1999 Tammy Wells University of South Carolina
2000 Alvin Sturdivant North Carolina State University
2001 Amber Rhoades Appalachian State University
2002 Dan Oltersdorf Florida State University
2003 Jennifer Paulin Virginia Tech
2004 Camilla Jones, Clemson University
2005 Greg Connell, University of Florida

SEAHO REPORT FEATURE ARTICLE OF THE YEAR AWARD

The SEAHO Report Feature Article of the Year Award was established in 2001 and first awarded in 2002. The SEAHO Report Editor(s) coordinates the SEAHO Report Feature Article of the Year Award selection. The SEAHO Report Editor(s) should submit copies of the SEAHO Report to each of the SEAHO State Editors. Under the leadership of the SEAHO Report Editor(s), the Committee selects the best feature article from the most recent three (3) issues following each annual conference. The Committee also has the opportunity to name up to two (2) other articles for "Excellent Submission" recognition. The SEAHO Report Editor(s) presents the awards at the annual conference. The Feature Article of the Year Award requests $50 annually to support this award initiative including $30 for the award winning plaque and $20 for "Excellent Submission" plaques.

Past recipients of the SEAHO Report Feature Article of the Year Award are:

2002 K. D. Linkous, Appalachian State University, A.D.V.I.S.O.R. Behavior
2003 Renee Richard Snider, Valdosta State University, Where Have All The Good Candidates Gone?
2004 Dei Allard, Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bridging the Gap Between Faculty and Residential Life
2005 Julie Peine, University of Florida

SEAHO SERVICE AWARDS:

Each year, each SEAHO member institution may nominate one person from its staff to receive a SEAHO Service Award. The awards are intended to offer the institution an opportunity to recognize a staff person who has made significant contribution to residence hall students and the housing organization.

SEAHO CONFERENCE FEE WAIVER SCHOLARSHIP

Past recipients of the SEAHO Report Feature Article of the Year Award are:

2004 - Meredith Varner, Kerri Ekberg, Rinardo Reddick, Miguel Hernandez, Tim Martin, Sherry R. Ingram, John P. Stinchon, Deidre Repass, Karl S. Burns, and George Timson.

• Conference Fee Waiver
  
  • Each Scholarship recipients will receive free registration for the annual conference. All other cost incurred for travel and lodging are the responsibility of the recipient. If the recipients are announced prior to the conference, the Association may assist the recipients in networking with other delegates to help offset costs, especially if the recipient's home institution does not have other professionals attending the conference.
• The Awards and Recognition Chairperson, in conjunction with the Treasurer, will arrange for the fee waiver.
• Acknowledgements
  
  • The Awards and Recognition Chair will provide the names of the recipients to the Host Committee so that Scholarship Winner ribbons can be inserted in the recipients' conference registration packet. The President-Elect will recognize the recipients at one of the meals during the annual conference. Recipients will be asked to stand.
• Letter of Congratulations
  
  • An initial notification of congratulations will be sent by the SEAHO President-Elect. Information about the actual Scholarship Fee Waiver reimbursement process should be included in that correspondence.
• SEAHO Report
  
  • The Awards and Recognition Chair will provide a list of the recipients for publication in the SEAHO Report.
    
  • The recipients will be asked to submit articles to the SEAHO Report outlining their experiences at the conference. These articles should be forwarded directly to the SEAHO Report Editor(s).
• Program Guidelines
  
  • SEAHO will offer an Annual Conference Fee Waiver Scholarship to up to 10 delegates.
    
  • The recipient selection is the responsibility of SEAHO.
    
  • The selection process will be supervised by the Awards and Recognition Committee.
    
  • The Governing Council of SEAHO will establish criteria for eligibility and selection. The criteria are as follows:
    • Eligibility
      
      • Eligibility shall be limited to:
        1. New or renewing professionals (first through third years), or
        2. Entry level persons, or
        3. Interns and graduate students.
    • Related conditions
      
      • Ideally, there will be one scholarship recipient per SEAHO State.
        
      • Recipients should represent both public and private institutions.
    • Selection Criteria
      
      • Successful candidate(s):
        1. Must have shown personal initiative to pursue a career in student affairs and demonstrated competence such as the following:
        a) S/he has sought to broaden her/his own base of professional understanding through participation and involvement in other organizations.
        b) S/he has sought to be a contributing member of the student affairs department by participating in both institutional and departmental committees.
        c) S/he has been an outstanding advisor to both students and student groups.
        d) S/he has sought to broaden her/his own understanding of diverse student needs
      • Must submit an application to the Awards and Recognition Chair by the publicized deadline.
        • Application must include:
          
          • A letter indicating why he/she is applying.
            
          • A current resume.
            
          • A one page letter of support from his/her Chief Housing or Student Affairs Officer and/or professor.
            
          • A completed cover sheet with criteria information.
            
      • Must be able to attend the Annual Conference and participate in a Peer Mentor Program.
      • Must be willing to write an account of the conference experience to the SEAHO President following the conclusion of the conference for possible publication in the SEAHO Report.

APPLICATION FOR SEAHO CONFERENCE
FEE WAIVER SCHOLARSHIP

Please send completed SEAHO Conference Fee Waiver Scholarship Application along with letters of support to:
Chair, SEAHO Awards and Recognition Committee

Educational Program Grants

Past recipients of the SEAHO Educational Program Grants are:

2004 Gary Kimble, University of Southern Mississippi, "Care Packege"
2004 Maylen Aldana, Appalachian State University, "The Power of One"
2004 Heidi LeCount, Meredith College, "Pre-Spring Break Beach Party"
2004 Brad Shuck, Western Kentucky University, "The Six O'Clock Hour"
2005 Nora Bugg, University of Tampa
2005 Josh Alexander, University of South Carolina
2005 Erin Matyak, Clemson University
2005 Sally Watkins, University of Georgia
2005 Ashley Lester, University of Georgia
2005 Glen Midkiff, University of Louisville

SEAHO Resolutions of Appreciation

• Purpose: A form of official recognition by SEAHO, a "Resolution of Appreciation."
• Goals:
  1. To allow a vehicle for recognizing distinguished leaders in Housing and Residence Life in the southeast who leave the field through retirement, career change, or death.
  2. To publicly honor these individuals at a SEAHO annual conference.
  3. To record the outstanding contributions of these individuals for posterity.
• Process:
  1. Any member of the SEAHO Leadership Team may present a proposed Resolution of Appreciation to the Governing Council for consideration.
  2. The Governing Council must approve a proposed resolution by a simple majority.
  3. Approved resolutions will be read to SEAHO delegates at the annual conference at a time prescribed by the SEAHO president.
  4. Honoree(s) and/or family members may be invited to the annual conference to receive a resolution of appreciation.

Resolution of Appreciation

WHEREAS, [Name] served as a housing/residence life professional with distinction for [#] years, and

WHEREAS, [Name] supported the goals for the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers through [conference attendance, program presentations, offices held, service on committees, etc.], and

WHEREAS, [Name] also promoted the housing/residence life profession through leadership and involvement at the state and national level, and

WHEREAS, [Name's] tenure as a housing/residence life professional was characterized by [list appropriate nouns: e.g., creativity, excellence, caring, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, etc.], and

WHEREAS, [add appropriate personalized accolades as desired],

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Governing Council of the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers, on behalf of its membership, wishes to express its sincerest appreciation and highest esteem to [Name] for [his/her] exemplary contributions to our association and our field.