MACAC annually recognizes the work and achievement of the MACAC Members. Nominations begin in March and awards are given during the annual spring conference.
Rising Star Award
Distinguished Service Award
President's Service Recognition Award
Mentor Award
Student Service Award
Rising Star AwardThe 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 recipient of this award is selected by the Member Relations committee via nominations received from MACAC members. The MACAC Rising Star honoree may be nominated by MACAC to NACAC for the national Rising Star Award. 2020: Wendy Mamer, Augustana University | Distinguished Service AwardCandidates are veterans of MACAC--more than five years of service--who have contributed to the MACAC organization, its programs, and have made a difference in the lives of the students we serve. The recipient of this award is selected by the Member Relations committee via nominations received from MACAC members. 2020: Amy Larson, Benilde-St.Margaret's School MENTOR AWARDThis award is bestowed upon a MACAC member who has served as an official MACAC mentor and has provided outstanding leadership to a MACAC member through the mentorship program. 2020: Jamie Menne, Orono High School |
President’s Service Recognition AwardThe MACAC President's Service Recognition 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. 2020: Joe Herrera, University of St. Thomas | STUDENT SERVICE AWARDThis award is bestowed upon a MACAC member who has been instrumental in making post-secondary education opportunities available to historically underrepresented students. 2020: Toni Marie O'Daniel, Hmong College Prep Academy |