MACAC Awards
Rising Star Award: Was developed by NACAC to recognize the achievements of individuals who have been MACAC members for five years or less. Candidates “must be people who are striving to make a difference within their association through their work on committees.” The MACAC Rising Star honoree may be nominated by MACAC to NACAC for the national Rising Star Award.
President’s Service Recognition Award: Candidates are veterans of MACAC – more than five years of service – who have made a difference in the lives of the students we serve.
Distinguished Service Award
The MACAC Distinguished Service Award is presented in recognition of significant contributions to the organization, recognizing leadership, committee work, and selfless devotion to MACAC, its programs, and members for over a decade. The recipient of this award is determined by the current President of MACAC, rather than through nominations.
Past Award Winners
Jennifer McCormack, St. Catherine University 2010
Desiree Keenan, University of Minnesota Twin Cities 2009
Bryan Karl, University of Minnesota Duluth 2008
Elyan Paz, College of Visual Arts 2007
Kristen Hatfield, University of St. Thomas 2007
Sabrina Thaldorf, Dunwoody College of Technology 2007
Brad Burnham, Hopkins High School 2006
Amy Desmond, Benilde-St. Margaret's School 2006
Jennifer Mayeron, Hamline University 2006
Norma Gutierrez, University of Minnesota - TC 2005
Ann Infante, Southwest High School 2005
Jennifer Swenson, Bemidji State University 2005
Debra Balzer-Plagemann, Brainerd High School 2004
Kerri Carlson, Inver Hills Community College 2004
Maureen Cisneros, University of Minnesota - TC 2004
Jennifer Hays, University of St. Thomas 2004
Craig Dodson, University of St. Thomas 2003
Chris Franken, Eastview High School 2003
Mary Hill, St. Paul Academy and Summit School 2003
Brenda Panger, College of St. Scholastica 2003
Jill Bisbee, Gustavus Adolphus College 2002
Denise Cochran, Rosemount High School 2002
Sue Hoff, Baker-Hoff Educational Consultants 2002
Jim Johnson, NEI College of Technology 2002
President's Service Recognition Award:
Elyan Paz, College of Visual Arts 2010
Lisa Burnham, Edina High School 2010
Jane Nordhorn, College of Saint Catherine, 2009
Dan Tomhave, University of Minnesota Duluth 2009
Ann Kjorstad, Hamline University 2008
Mary Hill, St. Paul Academy and Summit School 2007
Leslie Zenk, University of Minnesota-Morris 2006
Kris Getting, University of St. Thomas 2005
D. Lynn Redmond, Shattuck-St. Mary's School 2004
Jeff Sheehan, Convent of Visitation School 2004
Jill Apple, St. Paul Academy and Summit School 2003
Dan Davidson, Central Lakes College 2003
Sally Daniels, Augsburg College 2002
Mary Docken, Mounds Park Academy 2002
Marlene Mohs, College of St. Catherine 2002
Joan O'Connell, Cretin-Derham Hall 2002
Phil Trout, Shattuck-St. Mary's School 2002
Distinguished Service Award:
Joan O'Connell, Cretin-Derham Hall 2010
Dan Davidson, Central Lakes College 2009
Sara Kyle, The Blake School 2008
Kris Getting, University of St. Thomas 2007
Sally Daniels, Augsburg College 2006
Phil Trout, Shattuck St. Mary's School 2005
Frank Sachs, The Blake School 2004
Mary Docken, Mounds Park Academy 2003
Brian Peterson, Hamline University 2002
Tony Piscitiello, Saint Mary's University 2001
Merna Smith, Minneapolis Public Schools 2000
