Awards and Recognition

AIMHO Awards and Recognition 2010 Committee Members: -Wendy Davison, Chair, Northern Arizona University: wendy.davison@nau.edu -Elizabeth Kather, Co-Chair, Arizona State University: elizabeth.kather@asu.edu -Jake Kasper, University of Colorado-Boulder: jacob.kasper@colorado.edu -Shar Jenniges, University of Wyoming: sjennig1@uwyo.edu -Jeff Rosenberry, Montana State University-Billings: jeffrey.rosenberry@msubillings.edu AIMHO 2009 Award Nominees and Recipients: The Awards and Recognition Committee would like to thank the following award nominees and recipients for their dedication to students, staff, our region, and their home institution. Distinguished Service Awards (all are award recipients): -Amanda Menge, Montana State University -Gayle Rasmussen, Fort Lewis College -Connie Webster, Colorado State University -Deb Thompson, University of Northern Colorado -Patty Cass, University of Idaho -Shana Schroeder, Colorado College -Wayne Sullivan, University of New Mexico Outstanding Undergraduate Student -Amanda Bollard, Northern Arizona University -Ashleigh Willis, Colorado College -Chris Gast, Arizona State University -Chuck Petranek, Montana State University -David Prinz, University of Idaho -Dea Skubitz, University of Idaho -Erik Buol, University of Northern Colorado -Marina Weisert, University of New Mexico (RECIPIENT) -Natalie Osborn, Colorado State University -Paige Cooper, Northern Arizona University -Rachel Farley, University of Colorado at Boulder -Samuel Spence, University of Idaho -Sarah Hepler, University of Idaho Outstanding Graduate Student: -Amanda Morley, University of Utah -Elizabeth Primero, Northern Arizona University -Joey Ruiz, Northern Arizona University -Mark Antonucci, Arizona State University (RECIPIENT) -Seth Korn, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Outstanding New Professional: -Emily Seems, Colorado State University (RECIPIENT) -Erin Dewese, University of Northern Colorado -Heilit Biehl, Utah State University -Joslyn McGriff, Colorado State University -Katherine Pickens, University of Colorado -Katherine Richter, Arizona State University -Kelly McGregor, University of Colorado at Boulder -Sarah Olson, Northern Arizona University -Victor Salazar, Arizona State University Outstanding Mid-Level Professional: -Aramis Watson, University of Utah -Christopher Thrash, Fort Lewis College (RECIPIENT) -Dee Dee Kanikkeberg, University of Idaho -Megan Rowley, Utah State University Outstanding AIMHO Service Award: -Ashley Vigil, Colorado State University -Erika Armentrout, Tropicana Gardens -Mike Jolly, University of Idaho (RECIPENT) -Sue Belatti, Northern Arizona University Sample Press Release: Don't forget to recognize award nominees and recipients now that you have returned from the conference! Below, you will find a sample press release; please feel free to customize the release with specific information to assure the contributions of your staff are celebrated. We suggest sending this template (simply complete, cut & paste into an e-mail) to any of the following sources: -Student Newspaper -Institutional Newsletter -Departmental Newsletter/E-Mail -Campus Radio Spot -Office of Public Affairs Announcement Recently, at the 2009 Association of Intermountain Housing Officers (AIMHO) Conference, held November 8th-10th, at Colorado State University, (Nominee's name) was a nominee/award recipient of (Award title), (Nominee's name) is the (Nominee's title) at (Building or department name) and has been at (Institution's name) for (time frame) years. The Association of Intermountain Housing Officers recognizes excellence, promotes professional development, and supports those in the field of Student Affairs and Residential Life, Operations and Facilities, and Student Support Services. Most notably, (Nominee's name) has contributed to the department of (Department name) in the following ways: (Insert pieces of the award nomination or summarize accomplishments). Other ideas to help recognize your AIMHO colleagues: -Hall Banner (if the person works closely with students/staff in a particular hall) -Card/Note from the Director of Residence Life/Executive Director of Housing -"Shout out" or moment of thanks at a departmental meeting/gathering -Tell the nominees supervisor how you feel about them -Check out WikiAIMHO for many other recognition resources! -As always, call on the Awards and Recognition committee if you need some ideas!