Past MCPA Award Winners

2007
Presented at the annual Diversity Summit in Farmington Hills, MI

• Oakland County Community College program received the Program Award.
• JC Thomas , Rochester College, received the Individual Award.

2006
Presented at the annual Diversity Summit in Kalamazoo, MI

• Calvin College's Readers for Reconciliation program received the Program Award.
• Lloyd Crews, Oakland Community College, received the Individual Award.

Presented at the Annual Conference in Dearborn, MI

• Randy Dillard, University of Michigan - Dearborn, received the Les Carlin Professional Development Award.
• Penny Pasque, University of Michigan, received the John Zaugra Outstanding Research/Publication Award.
• Jane Helinski, Wayne State University, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Jennifer L. McCaul, Grand Valley State University , received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Sarah Hermsmeier and Jeff Grim, Michigan State University, won the Graduate Student Case Study Competition

2005
Presented at the annual Diversity Summit in Ann Arbor, MI

• Kalamazoo College's Orientation Program for White Students Preparing to Study Abroad in Africa received the Program Award.
• Jacqueline Rhodes, Calvin College, received the Individual Award.

Presented at the Annual Conference in Lansing, MI

• Stacey Jackson, Aquinas College, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Camilyah Johnson, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Amy Radford-Popp, Michigan State University, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Joanna Lankerd and Glenn Sterner, Michigan State University, won the Graduate Student Case Study Competition

2004
Presented at the annual Diversity Summit in Rochester, MI

• Eastern Michigan University's International Cultural Competence Institute received the Program Award. Lavonda Robinette accepted the award on behalf of the institute
• Connie Tingson, Doctoral Candidate, Michigan State University received the Individual Award.

Presented at the Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI

• Jeff Frankowiak, Oakland University, received the Les Carlin Professional Development Award.
• Helen Wilson, Wayne State University, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Jette Friis Wayne State University, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Jennifer Bondy, Wayne State University, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Michael Saxvik and Corey Phare, Michigan State University, won the Graduate Student Case Study Competition

2003
Presented at the Annual Conference in Frankenmuth, MI

• Jennifer Jacobson, Michigan State University received the Les Carlin Professional Development Award.
• Kristen Renn, Michigan State University received the Research/Publication Award.
• Jennifer Hodges, Doctoral Student at Michigan State University received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Denise Thomas, Wayne State University Oakland Center received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Eileen Jennings, Central Michigan University received an award of appreciation for her work to incorporate the organization.
• Sarah Linz and Jessica Rehling, Michigan State University, won the Graduate Student Case Study Competition

2002
Presented at the 50th Year Anniversary annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan:

• Erin Belinger, Michigan State University, received the Les Carlin Professional Development Grant.
• Linda Rawls, Hope College, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Diana Pace, Grand Valley State University, received the Outstanding Publication Award.
• Donney Maroney and Todd Heft, Eastern Michigan University, won the Graduate Student Case Study Competition

Presented at the Office Professional's Conference

• Debbie Stewart, Kettering University, received the Office Professional Service Award

2001
Presented at the annual Conference in Ann Arbor, MI

• Jennifer Carboni, Michigan State University received the Les Carlin Professional Development Award.
• Susan Vinson, Central Michigan University received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Debra Dotterer, Michigan State University, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Chris Pereira and Christina Davis, Michigan State University won the Graduate Student Case Study Competition.

2000
Presented at the MCPA/OCPA Joint Conference Toledo, OH

• Trisha Stommel, Kettering University, Flint, MI, received the Les Carlin Professional Development Award.

1999
Presented at the annual Conference in Lansing, MI:

• Anne Hornak, Michigan State University, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Gayle McCreedy, Wayne State University, received an Outstanding Service Award.
• Denise Thomas, Wayne State University, received an Outstanding Service Award.

1998
Presented at the annual Conference in Bellaire, MI

• Gerald Lounsberry, Central Michigan University, received the Outstanding Service Award.

1997
Presented at the annual conference in Frankenmuth, MI

• Brett Berquist, Western Michigan University, received the Les Carlin Professional Development Award.
• Michelle May, A.M. May & Associates, Inc. & Oakland CC, received the Outstanding Service Award.
• John Zaugra, Grand Valley State University, received the Outstanding Research/Publication Award for the MCPA Journal.

1996
Presented at the annual conference in Grand Rapids, MI

• Bob Perkins, Alma College, received the Outstanding Service Award.

1995
Presented at the annual conference in Mt. Pleasant, MI

• Timothy Gordon, Michigan State University, received the Les Carlin Professional Development Award.
• Dr. Roger Dudley and Dr. Margaret Dudley, Andrews University, received the Outstanding Research/Publication Award.
• Cheryl Kehrer, Monroe Community College, received the Outstanding Service Award.
• Ann Murphy, Central Michigan University, and Bret Berquist, Western Michigan University, received Graduate Student Scholarships.

1994
Presented at the annual conference

• Leah Robinson, Wayne State University, received the Les Carlin Professional Development Grant.
• Regina Zmich, Michigan State University, received the Outstanding Service Award.

1992
Presented at the annual conference

• Carolyn Chapin, MCPA ad hoc member, received the Outstanding Service Award,

1991
Presented at the annual conference

• Ross Rapaport, Central Michigan University, received the MCPA Outstanding Publication Award at the Membership meeting.

1988

• Ross Rapaport, Central Michigan University, received the MCPA Research Excellence Award at the Membership meeting.

1987

• Mary Lou Garrison, Lansing Community College, received the Outstanding Service Award.

1986

• Virginia Norton received the Outstanding Service Award.

1985

• Dr. Nancy Tyler, a member for over 20 years, received the MPGA* Divisional Award for dedication to the organization and service to the field of student personnel.

1984

• Marilyn McKinney, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, U of M, received the Michigan Personnel and Guidance Association (MPGA*) Divisional Award for MCPA.
• Thomas Stone, Professor and Admissions Counselor at Oakland Community College-Royal Oak Campus, received the 1984 Best of State Award at the Spring Conference for his presentation, "Increased Positive Personal Awareness in Planning: Research Your Human Potential".
• Betty Reisman was first runner-up.

1983

• Tant and Bowers received an award for "Anorexia and Bulimia".
• Gossard was an alternate for "What's Happening in ORS (Older Returning Students Committee) Across Michigan"

1979

• Karen Brzys, master's candidate at U of M, received the Outstanding Graduate
  Student Award.
• Certificates of appreciation for outstanding service were given to:
  • Ralph Banfield for service as Executive Board member at large
  • Chip Goldstein Member-at-Large and Newsletter Editor
  • Diane Green, Secretary and Coordinator of Directories
  • Charles Ridley, Archivist
  • Judy Smith, MPGA Licensure Committee Chairperson
  • Tom Stone, Nomination Committee Chair
  • John Thomson, Past President
  • John Truckey, 1979 MCPA Spring Conference Chair
  • Bette White, Member-at-Large & 1977 MCPA Spring Conference Chair
  • Wes Winn, Newsletter Editor
  • Rosalind Andreas, Treasurer,
  • All committee chairpersons for the 1978 ACPA convention in Detroit
  • Patricia Houtz, Convention Chairperson,
  • Cindy Livingston, Registration;
  • Bill McCashland, Publicity and Public Relations,
  • Judy Smith, Newsletter,
  • John Thomson, On-site
  • Fred Wessells, Exhibits
  • Diane Green, Social and Hospitality

1978

• D. David Ostroth, PhD Michigan State University, received an Outstanding Graduate Student Award

1975

• Helen Wormell, past president 1973-74, received a Letter of Commendation acknowledging her long, faithful, and selfless service to the Association for years of involvement.

1950

• Dr. Arnold L. Form, Central Michigan University, received an honorary degree of doctorate of letters and had the all time high membership and all time money raised for a conference.