NIRSA | Past Winners

The NIRSA William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards

Nominations are due December 17, 2012

The purpose of this award is to nationally recognize outstanding students who are active participants of, volunteers for, and/or employed by the Department of Recreational Sports on University and College campuses. Named after NIRSA's founder, Dr. William N. Wasson, the award is intended to identify undergraduate and graduate students who "set the standard" on campuses across the country.

Previous Award Winners

1993-1999 Past Recipients

2012

Region I
Beth Goldenberg, Rowan University
Sara Hilghman, Temple University
Steven Kinsey, Mount St. Mary's University
Ryan Townzen, Northeastern University
Joseph Wilbur, The University of Rhode Island

Region II
Kristy Cleveland, The University of Southern Mississippi
Mark Comer, University of South Florida
Marion Kandie, Western Kentucky University
Keala Mason, James Madison University
Taylor Moad, Western Kentucky University
David Schofield, University of Florida

Region III
Jeremy Butler, Illinois State University
Michael Jacobson, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Brandon Johnson, Western Michigan University
Emily Knight, DePaul University
Ben Strunk, Ohio University
Melissa Wolak, University of Michigan

Region IV
Sarah Cunningham, Texas A&M University - Commerce
Branden Farmer, Texas A&M University
Jace Tenbrink, University of Kansas

Region V
Joseph Hanseling, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mallory Jordan, University of Northern Colorado
Dakota Kenyon, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Austin Ord, Colorado State University
Ross J. Rastede, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Christopher Rotty, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Emily Simpson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Region VI
Skyler Archibald, Washington State University
Nathan Fanning, Seattle University
Julie Mizraji, University of California, Davis
Megan Sullivan, University of California, Davis
Kyle Urban, University of California, Davis
Chavalah Washington, University of Utah

2011

Region I
Renee Daggett, Drexel University
Michael P. Daley, University of New Haven
Lauren Dalton, Drexel University
Martin Khait, Drexel University

Region II
Leisha Cavallaro, University of Central Florida
Amanda Coale, James Madison University
Krista Landon, Virginia Tech
Stephanie Larson, James Madison University
Bethany Maxfield, James Madison University
Chelsea Phipps, East Carolina University

Region III
Phyllis Allen, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Alan Beck, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Chelsie Hardcastle, Central Michigan University
Justin Holman, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire

Region IV
Dason Tucker, Texas Christian University

Region V
Christopher Green, University of Northern Colorado
Tony Kreitzer, University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Jennifer Larkin, University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Katie Taylor, University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Ryan Wingers, University of Nebraska- Lincoln

Region VI
Kristy Lee, Sonoma State University
Michael Mojica, The University of Arizona
William Piro, Seattle University
Tyler J. Scudero, University of California, Davis
Peter Kramer, Portland State University


2010 (Poster PDF)
Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Region I Rebecca Fraid, Binghamton University Bill Ling, Drexel University Victoria Thompson, Penn State Erin Zukis, University of Connecticut	Region I Kevin Switek, Delaware State University Colin Yhlen, Mount St. Mary’s University
Region II Catrice Barnett, Western Kentucky University Aaron Bunton, Western Kentucky University Ki-osha Diggs, University of Southern Mississippi Haley Drometer, Georgia Southern University	Region II Rachael Finley, James Madison University Samantha Kilsdonk, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Heather VanHall, James Madison
Region III Alan Beck, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Ashley Spittle, The Ohio State University Brett Walker, University of Illinois Springfield Marcus Wekenmann, DePaul University	Region III Derek Donlevy, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Courtney James, Western Illinois University Dustin Soderman, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Ashlea Wilson, Northern Illinois University
Region IV Beatriz Castillo-Rios, The University of Texas at San Antonio Rachel Dybala, The University of Texas at San Antonio Akaylah Hanzlicek, Washburn University Laura Thomas, Texas State University - San Marcos	Region IV RJ Canning, The University of Texas at Austin
Region V Emily Ives, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Sarah Mork, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Jacob Ray, University of Northern Colorado Travis Tangeman, University of Nebraska - Lincoln	Region V Kayla Colgrove, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Cody Kuykendall, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Region VI Jennifer Laszlo, Seattle University Kellen McCarvel, Seattle University Elizabeth “Libby” Rowan, Seattle University Marlene Wong, University of California, Davis	Region VI

2009
Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Region I RJ Canning, Rowan University Bryan Ford, Drexel University Kassie Leuschel, Clarion University of PA Mary Elizabeth Waechter, The Pennsylvania State University	Region I Matthew Curio, Rider University Andrew Magazine, University of Connecticut
Region II Derek DeBruin, The University of South Carolina Jeffrey Steven Moad, Western Kentucky University Meaghan O'Dwyer, University of Florida Victoria Vighetto, The University of Central Florida	Region II Caroline L. Cox, Belmont University Jessica Gates, University of Florida
Region III Ali Al-Sarraf, DePaul University Pamela Neira, University of Cincinnati Matt Roth, DePaul University Whitney Schoenfeld, The Ohio State University	Region III Ashley Donaldson, Indiana University Amanda D. Drawve, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Region IV Raja Mumuni, Trinity University Samantha Simmons, Stephen F. Austin State University Chance Young, The University of Texas at Austin	Region IV Jakody C. Huckaby, Angelo State University Roz Jones, The University of Texas at Austin
Region V Brandon Deeds, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kristina J. Hefty, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Bridget Meduna, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Michael Nolan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Region V Teresa Grosserode, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Anna Roskowinski, University of Iowa
Region VI Amy Cole, University of California, Davis Meaghan Devereaux, University of Southern California Ryan J. Walsh, University of California, Davis	Region VI Jill Vogel, Seattle University

2008
Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Region I Cherie Cremona-Simmons, University of Maryland Jade R. Gardener, Binghamton University Jason Hess, University of Maryland Heather Shasa, Rutgers University
Region II Roxanne Baragaño, University of Florida Sara Hughes, University of Alabama Tyler Spencer, Western Kentucky University Jeremy W. Tipton, James Madison University	Region II Justin Lee Anderson, Western Kentucky University Daniel Lawrence, Belmont University
Region III Ashley Grimes, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Jessica Kline, Butler University Robert D. Latva, Central Michigan University Lizette Ruiz, DePaul University	Region III Rebecca J. Knepp, Purdue University Megan M. Morris, Bowling Green State University
Region IV Antonio Ray Asebedo, Kansas State University Andrew Garton, Missouri State University Joshua Gilmore, University of Missouri-Columbia Christina Maino, Texas Tech University	Region IV Lisa Martinez, Texas State University-San Marcos Bethany Ann Massman, The University of Texas at Austin
Region V Jessica Betts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Tara Hindman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Fatemeh Parsa, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jay Swenson, Saint Ambrose University	Region V Jeffrey Y. Ryder, Minnesota State University, Mankato Diane Sylofski, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Region VI Yoshini Gunawardena, Portland State University Stacey Lee, University of California, Davis Brian Poole, University of British Columbia Laura K. Turgano, Seattle University	Region VI Chris Gormley, Oregon State University Josh Read, Portland State University

2007
Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Region I Dawn Bartolomeo, Binghamton University Michael Colelli, Providence College Joseph R. Deck, West Chester University Erica Leeds, Drexel University	Region I Paulette Lanzerotti, University of New Hampshire Maria K. Shunk, Millersville University
Region II April Parker Moore, University of West Florida Rosie Porreca, Western Kentucky University Jamie Seay, UNC Charlotte Caleb Wells, Western Kentucky University	Region II Elizabeth Jordan Gardner, Western Kentucky University Sonja Marcelline Toth, University of West Florida
Region III Alex H. Carlier, The Ohio State University Joshua H. Fugitt, Western Illinois University Timothy B. Kellison, The Ohio State University Lauren Danielle Vallee, DePaul University	Region III Sean Patrick Curran O'Grady, Illinois State University Emily Rose Yachinich, Central Michigan University
Region IV Leigh Anne Darilek, University of Texas Austin Alison Ketterer, Texas State University San Marcos Kaycee Kloeppel, Trinity University Anneke Talsma, Trinity University	Region IV Bradley Harrington, Hardin-Simmons University
Region V Alex Backes, St. Ambrose University Irma Sulejmanovic, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sandra Terhune, University of Minnesota Matthew D. Wilkinson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Region V Cody L. Mikl, University of Minnesota Emily Pfitzenmaier, Drake University
Region VI Sean Basso, Sacramento State Raylene Johns, University of Arizona Dustin Moore, University of Oregon Jonathan Santana, University of Southern California	Region VI Taylor Anderson, Portland State University Bryanne L. Knight, California State University

2006
Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Region I Qaadir Pollard, Rowan University Mary Kate Sullivan, University of Maryland Kathleen A. Quinlan, Rutgers University Steven Wehrle, Montclair State University	Region I Brian Fetky, University of Rhode Island Deborah M. Jones, Montclair State University
Region II Jason Balma, University of Central Florida Marlaine Michelle Hagopian, University of West Florida Lindsey Ervin, James Madison University Sophia Loren Robinson, University of Southern Mississippi	Region II Bruce Blair, James Madison University Michael J. Collins, Western Kentucky University
Region III Abby Blakenberger, Indiana University Andrea M. Hill, Indiana University Jacqueline M. Clifford, University of Cincinnati Lindsay Kidd, The Ohio State University	Region III Robert Najduk, Western Michigan University Tricia Tessier, Indiana University
Region IV Ryan Lane, Southeast Missouri State University Christyn C. Schumann, Trinity University Lisa Y. Martinez, Texas A&M Commerce Michelle Wentzel, Texas A&M Commerce	Region IV Kenneth Norris, University of Houston Dustin M. Sanderson, Hardin-Simmons University
Region V Matthew R. Beck, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Joshua Norris, Colorado State University Wendy Carlson, Minnesota State University, Mankato Lacey A. Reineke, Nebraska Wesleyan University	Region V Nicolas Prante, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jennifer T. Keil, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Region VI Stephanie Corriero, The University of Arizona Ashley Orvis, University of California, Davis Brendan B. Gail, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo Steffoni Smith, Arizona State University	Region VI Mike Dominguez, Northern Arizona University Amanda J. Camden, Washington State University

2005
Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Region I Aislinn Ronaghan, Rowan University Ashley Hepp, Rowan University JoAnna Nangle, Binghamton University Nathan Hilburger, Binghamton University	Region I Matthew D. Levy, SUNY Cortland Diane M. Holtsford, SUNY Cortland
Region II Amy Jo Jenkins, Elon University Elizabeth Chmelo, Elon University Hilary M. Bride, James Madison University Mallory Haynes, University of Southern Mississippi	Region II Kenny Turbush, University of Southern Mississippi Ben Chuha, Virginia Tech
Region III Robert B. Sledge III, The Ohio State University Kathryn Evangeline Stearns, Purdue University Adam Shaffer, University of Cincinnati Emily Randell, Western Illinois University	Region III Rachelle Pascua, Oakland University Keith Birkemeier, University of Cincinnati
Region IV Gina Juenger, Southeast Missouri State University Dane Huxel, Southeast Missouri State University Sally Smith, Southeast Missouri State University Claudia Favre, Southeast Missouri State University	Region IV Victoria Butler, Southeast Missouri State University Katherine Milligan, Texas State University, San Marcos
Region V Tonya Slager, Minnesota State University, Mankato Blair E.Schuyler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Zac Brost, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Brad K. Nordin, Minnesota State University, Mankato	Region V Dan Bagley, University of Nebraska Omaha Dax Kuykendall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Region VI Heather Dowling, Sonoma State University Jessica Enger, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo Paul Matthew Struve, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo Michelle Curro, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo	Region VI Ryan Fetzer, Sonoma State University
2004
Region I Stephen Bendt, Binghamton University Leslie Cox, Towson University Jeffrey Gontarek, Loyola College Maryland Jessica McCartney, Binghamton University Region II Travis Hilton, University of Mississippi Rachel Marie King, University of Southern Mississippi Marilyn K. Leddy, University of Southern Mississippi Nicole M. Lindsay, East Carolina University Bryan Stednitz, University of Southern Mississippi Heather Marie Vercoe, East Carolina University Region III Kristin Emerson, University of Wisconsin- Madison Daniel Hatch, University of Cincinnati Amanda Madden, Indiana University Erin Sparks, Indiana University Jim Strode, The Ohio State University Kirk Strohman, The Ohio State University Region IV Cecelia Carroll, Trinity University Marisol Flores, University of Texas at San Antonio Rudolfo Morales, Hardin-Simmons University James Daniel Robertson, Angelo State University Christina Amie Solleau, Louisiana State University Patrick Watson, Southeast Missouri State University Region V Luke Bartlett, University of Northern Iowa Abigail Dudley, Minnesota State University Dan Dworak, University of Nebraska- Lincoln Nicole Reinhart, Nebraska Wesleyan University Brandon Van Liere, Minnesota State University- Mankato Troy Watson, University of Nebraska- Lincoln Region VI Eddie Bianchi, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Ellie Odenheimer, University of San Francisco Matt Shaw, Washington State University Amanda Smith, Sonoma State University Micaela Theisen, University of Portland Aaron Thompson, University of Utah
2003
Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Region I Justin K. Greer, Gettysburg College Shametrice Davis, The University of Maryland	Region I Mike Medina, Northeastern University
Region II Albert "Bert" Hughes, The University of Southern Mississippi Brendon Harvey, Georgia Southern University Summer Marie Talley, East Carolina University Dana Elizabeth Moore, East Carolina University	Region II Kanika Fatima Collins, The University of Southern Mississippi Jason Grisham, The University of Southern Mississippi
Region III Melissa Bottke, Western Michigan University Paul Grinch, Ohio University Andrea Pieh, Western Michigan University Kyle Theisen, Central Michigan University	Region III Cara W. McFadden, Central Michigan University John Washo, Western Illinois University
Region IV Brittoni Reynolds, Hardin-Simmons University Emily J. Goodwin, Triniti University Caleb Ewing, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi John F. Marrs, Southwestern University	Region IV Erin Eggers, Hardin-Simmons University Robin Hatchwell, The University of Texas at Austin
Region V Michelle Tetherow, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Brittnie E. Hayes, Nebraska Wesleyan Universit) Jason Bakewell, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ryan Babl, University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Region V Dave Pearson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Allyson Koppelman, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Region VI Kellie Utsumi, University of California, Santa Barbara Dan Mason, California Polytechnic State University Tara Wyman, Washington State University Caryn Young, Washington State University	Region VI Stephanie K. Vranas, University of San Francisco Karee Boone, Washington State University

2002
Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Region I Earl Cabellon, University of Rhode Island Marinda Reynolds, University of Rhode Island Colleen Marie Kelly, University of Maryland (College Park) Amy Purcell, Susquehanna University	Region I Jane Carroll, University of Rhode Island Kathryn Player, Temple University
Region II Rebecca Allen, East Carolina University Carla Caison, University of Southern Mississippi Camesha Cotton, University of Southern Mississippi Jeff Pye, James Madison University	Region II Denitra Hayes, East Carolina University Michelle Thompson, University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Region III Michael Arnos, Miami University (Ohio) J. T. Bukiewicz, Wright State University Hans Kaufmann, Ohio University (Athens) Aaron Seefeld, Michigan Technological University	Region III Stephen Paxton, Wright State University Dustin Van Sloten, Western Illinois University
Region IV Eric Bleier, Trinity University Brent Camp, Hardin-Simmons University Sami Faile, Southwest Texas State University Shawn Jones, St. Philipâ€™s College	Region IV Mitch Ables, Hardin-Simmons University Tim Stoecklein, Fort Hays State University
Region V Amy Bringle, University of Northern Iowa Cassady Peterson, University of Northern Iowa Erin Miller, University of Nebraskaâ€“Lincoln Travis Zahl, University of Nebraskaâ€“Lincoln	Region V Holly Wade, University of Nebraskaâ€“Lincoln Tom Woodman, Minnesota State University (Mankato)
Region VI Jennifer Bartlett, Northern Arizona University Lisa Morse, Washington State University Brad Moschetti, Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) Jennifer Yaras, Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo)	Region VI Kelly Elsenbaumer, Arizona State University

2001
Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Region I Gabrielle Lynee Beltran, Cabrini College Colleen Marie Kelly, University of Maryland (College Park) Erica Lynn Sayler, Towson University Jennifer Windrum, University of Rhode Island	Region I Jane Carroll, University of Rhode Island Corey T. Shannon, Temple University
Region II Nathaniel Anderson Jr., University of Southern Mississippi Sara Brie Ehlers, East Carolina University Amy Denise Smith, Georgia Southern University Elizabeth Webb, Jacksonville State University	Region II Angela Hagstrom, University of Southern Mississippi Bill Myers, University of Mississippi
Region III Nic Been, University of Wisconsin (River Falls) Krista Irgens, Ohio University LuAnn Smith, University of Wisconsin (River Falls)	Region III Erin V. LeBlanc, The Ohio State University Kristie L. Moses, Indiana University (Bloomington)
Region IV Amanda Arnold, Hardin-Simmons University Robert Borden, Southwestern University Matt Muramoto, Hardin-Simmons University Courtney Stevens, Southeast Missouri State University	Region IV Aaron Craig, Southeast Missouri State University Kevin Reedy, Hardin-Simmons University
Region V Jarrod P. Crouse, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jessica Dworak, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jeremy A. Glasser, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kimberly Sallans, University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Region V Oluseun O. Lawal, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Robin R. Whisman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Region VI Ryan Park, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Jay Parmelee, Pepperdine University Alison Rush, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Joseph Gotelli, University of California (Santa Barbara)	Region VI Danielle Lewis, Oregon State University Joana Ziuraitis, Arizona State University

2000
Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Region I Jeremy Lipari, University of Maryland-College Park Christopher Griffin, University of Maryland-College Park Melissa LeBeau, University of Rhode Island Krista Feely, University of New Hampshire	Region I Mike Vincent, University of Maryland-College Park
Region II Todd Bowman, Georgia Southern University Constantine Alexakos, University of West Florida Jennifer Tracy, University of West Florida Selena Lee Frederick, University of Southern Mississippi	Region II Lisa Hanson, University of West Florida Ryan Stevens, Virginia Tech
Region III Victoria Scharp, Miami University Kendra Violet, University of Cincinnati Susan Griffith, Wright State University Jessica E. Donohue, Miami University	Region III Monica Cohen, Indiana State University
Region IV Eugene Dewayne Hall, University of North Texas Krystal Brodbeck, Hardin-Simmons University Jermaine Ervin, Hardin-Simmons University Carter David Benton, Centenary College of Louisiana	Region IV Amy-Jo Jesmer, Southwest Texas State University Tina Hernandez, Hardin-Simmons University
Region V Nathan A. Karges, Nebraska Wesleyan University Megan Alexander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jeanette Pryor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Erica Ann Halverson, Drake University	Region V Shinya Takahashi, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Region VI Jim Main, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo Jennifer Phillips, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo John Voegtli, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo Warren Berzack, University of California-Santa Barbara	Region VI

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