Marcus Boesen Memorial Award

Criteria:  The Marcus Boesen Memorial Award is made to a SDCPA member who shows outstanding contributions to the overall development of students, to their educational institution, and to SDCPA and student affairs.  Must be employed in the first four years in a student personnel related profession at a SD post-secondary institution.  Individuals are nominated by the general membership and the nomination must be accompanied with three recommendation letters from the nominator, a supervisor, and a peer

SDCPA Marcus Boesen Award Recipients

2007     Susie Hadrick, DWU
2006     Travis Sieber, NSU
2005     Heather Johnson, WDTI
2004     Cheryl Holt, SDSM&T
2003     Jody Owen, SDSU
2002     Shad Durgen, USF
2001     Dr. Jacqueline Bolman, SDSM&T
2000     CD Douglas, SDSU
1999     Derek Solheim, Augie
1998     Missy Herr-Valburg, DWU
1997     Stephanie Hoffman, MMC
1996     Jon Eng, Augie
1995     Laura Miller, DWU
1994     Jenica Bohlen, Augie
1993     Jeff Dittman, DSU
1992     Unknown
1991     Janet Reiman, MMC
1990     William Williams, SDSU

New Professional Award (Renamed to Marcus Boesen Outstanding Young Professional Award Beginning in 1990)
1989     Unknown
1988     Mary Utpadel, DSU

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Patrick Merrigan Award for Distinguished Service

Criteria:  The Patrick Merrigan Award for Distinguished Service is made to a SDCPA member who has exhibited outstanding leadership within the individual's institution and area of responsibility and who has significantly contributed to the profession and to the SDCPA.  Individuals are nominated by the general membership and the nomination must be accompanied with three recommendation letters from the nominator, a supervisor, and a peer.

SDCPA Patrick Merrigan Award Recipients

2007     Peggy Schlechter, NAU-RC
2006     Brandi Tschumper, MMC
2005     Kathie Erdman, SDSU
2004     Chuck Colombe, SDSM&T
2003     Ruth Harper, SDSU
2002     Grant Uecker, MTI
2001     Tim Edwards, MTI
2000     Gwenda Koch, DWU
1999     Clarence Pederson, DWU
1998     Terry Ryan, DSU
1997     LuAnn Strait, LATI
1996     Judy Larson, BHSU
1995     Lori Lincoln, MMC
1994     Rhonda Britzman, SDSU
1993     Paula Tacke, MMC
1992     James Pedersen, SDSU
1991     Gene Schlekeway, BHSU
1990     Dean Schueler, Augie
1989     Linda Allen, Rapid City School of Nursing

Making a Difference Award (Renamed to Patrick Merrigan for Distinguished Service Award Beginning in 1989)
1988     Dee Candia, Augie
1987     Doug Noteboom, Augie

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