APA
Award Recipients
2007-08
Outstanding New Professional: Michael Vlassis
Outstanding Professional: Thom Myers
Tony Griffin Service Award: Faith Wicklund
2006-07
Outstanding New Professional: Jennifer Bailey
Outstanding Professional: Lynda Hunt
Tony Griffin Service Award: Tammy Boneburg
2005-06
Outstanding New Professional: Laura Ciccantell
Outstanding Professional: Sue Oole
Tony Griffin Service Award: Michele McLaughlin
2004-05
Outstanding Professional: Christine McDowell
2003–04
Outstanding New Professional: Dr. Elizabeth Teviotadle
Outstanding Professional: Richard McMullen
Tony Griffin Service Award: Mary Ramlow
2002–03
Outstanding New Professional: Dr. Gary Kirk
Outstanding Professional: Charlotte Giscombe
Tony Griffin Service Award: Gail Kurtz
2001–02
Outstanding New Professional: Felicia Crawford
Tony Griffin Service Award: Toby Boyle, Marilyn Kritzman
APA WMU $500 Scholarship Awards
| Year | Recipient | Relation | APA Member |
| 2008 | Chelsea Keck | daughter of | Patricia Keck |
| 2008 | Ryan Crawley | son of | Rosanna Metoyer |
| 2007 | David Holysz |
son of | Timothy Holysz |
| 2007 | Anna Copeland | daughter of | Dace Copeland |
| 2006 | David Holysz |
son of | Timothy Holysz |
| 2006 | Amanda O'Bryan | daughter of | Joan O'Bryan |
| 2005 | Nicholas Stafford | son of | Ruth Hurd |
| 2004 | Ryan Asmus | son of | Wendy Asmus |
| 2003 | Adam C. Mintz | son of | Donald L. Mintz |
| 2002 | Tessa M. Ziebarth | daughter of | Teresa (Teri) Ziebarth |
| 2001 | Christopher Wygant | son of | Betty Wygant |
| 2000 | Scott G. MacNellis | son of | Paul MacNellis |
| 1999 | Kathryn L. Abts | daughter of | Helen Horn |
| 1996 | Melanie Pearson | daughter of | Marcia Ellis |
Awards and Recognition
APA Scholarship Award
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students who attend Western Michigan University and are children of APA members. The scholarship is in the amount of $500.
Outstanding New Professional Award
An award presented to recognize an outstanding administrator/professional with five or less years of service to Western Michigan University. Selection will be based on the following criteria:
1. Recognized excellent in overall job performance
2. Outstanding service to their specific department or division
3. Contributions to department/division (presentations, committee work, projects)
4. Willingness to assist beyond normal expectations
5. Dedication to the profession
6. Shows initiative and/or creativity
7. Nominee does not have to be a member of APA
Outstanding Professional Award
An award presented to recognize an outstanding administrator/professional with five or more years of service to Western Michigan University. Selection will be based on the following criteria:
1. Recognized excellence in overall job performance
2. Outstanding service to their specific department or division
3. Contribution to department/division (presentations, committee work, projects)
4. Willingness to assist beyond normal expectations
5. Dedication to the profession
6. Shows initiative and/or creativity in the profession
7. Nominee does not have to be a member of APA
Tony Griffin Service Award
An award presented to recognize an active member of APA. This award is named to honor the memory of Past APA President Tony Griffin. Selection will be based on the following criteria:
1. Active membership in the organization
2. Outstanding service on an appointed committee or the Executive Board
3. Significant contributions to the goals of APA Are You an Active Member?
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